16 Lap Classic . Ipswich 17th October @ 7-30pm

[Super Blue 616]

Thought I'd get this one under way now the lineup is all but complete .

 

Confirmed so far

 

Ben Barker

Richie Worrall

Kevin Doolan

Ritchie Hawkins

Adam Skornicki

Morten Risager

Kyly Howarth

Richard Lawson

Rusty Harrison

Andre Compton

Nico Covatti

+ 1 TBC

 

A quite varied and intriguing lineup .

 

Already seen a couple of changes from the original field , Ronan Tungate and Jason Doyle obviously now withdrawn .

 

Its a shame from my point of view that so few Witches are involved but unavoidable injuries have had taken care of that .

 

Should see some interesting racing on the night and in what is usually a fitting finale we are so often shown that the ultimate winner is not always the best or fastest rider . I've seen riders half a lap ahead in the past only to run out of fuel or bike pack up when virtually in sight of the chequered flag .

 

16 laps in the final is the ultimate test of man and machine and I for one have absolutely no idea who's likely to win !

 

Opinions ?

Edited October 13, 2013 by Super Blue

[orion 7,610]

How many laps is the final ?

[dontforgetthefueltapsbruv 10,693]

How many laps is the final ?

often about 27 if including reruns.

[2ndbendbeerhut 1,781]

Hate to think what the 2014 side will be if those name's are in the frame for a place!

[SCB 0]

How many laps is the final ?

Knowing how the Louis'* like to penny pinch, probably 4 these days!

 

What a terrible line-up for a once fabulous individual meeting that some great names have won.

 

 

*Substitute for pretty much any member of the BSPA

Edited October 14, 2013 by SCB

[BluTiger 21,661]

[SFTGNigel 18]

As a newbie, can I ask what the exact format of the meeting is likely to be and probable end time?

Edited October 14, 2013 by SFTG Nigel

[Super Blue 616]

As a newbie, can I ask what the exact format of the meeting is likely to be and probably end time?

 

They have 12 riders competing over normal 4 lap races to qualify for an 8 rider 16 lap final , the 8 riders in the final go from 2 sets of starting gates and those starting from the back grid are given additional points to compensate for this . All would become clear ( Ish ) if you were able to attend . I would imagine the end time would probably be about 9-30 without too many crashes or reruns .

[SFTGNigel 18]

Thanks, may try to make it now the Elite Final 2nd leg is looking difficult.

[Had Enough 233]

 

Splendid drama, and real characters too.

[Gavan 5,049]

Knowing how the Louis'* like to penny pinch, probably 4 these days!

 

What a terrible line-up for a once fabulous individual meeting that some great names have won.

 

 

*Substitute for pretty much any member of the BSPA

agreed but what were you expecting we arent in the elite anymore!

 

Barker and Worrall are there. Doyle and Cook declined.

 

Im going for a shock win in Risager to poodle round the white line for 16 laps

Edited October 14, 2013 by Gavan

[dontforgetthefueltapsbruv 10,693]

sponsored by the Daily Mirror - how times have changed!

[Super Blue 616]

Chris Mills apparently completes the lineup .

 

A puzzling choice , one has to wonder why ?????

[CardinalSin 346]

Not the most inspiring line up it has to be said. It used to be the opportunity to try a new rider or two out but no longer it seems.

 

It must be tricky getting riders to sign up for this nowadays though to be fair. As bruv has said above, used to be sponsored by the daily Mirror and I'm sure the prize money attracted the best.

 

With riders now riding so many meetings, do they really fancy a marathon individual event at the end of a long season, on more than likely modest (If any) prize money?

 

Things just ain't like they used to be!

[mickthemuppet 976]

How I see it

 

Ben Barker............3/1

Adam Skorniki........7/2

Richie Worrall.........6/1

Morten Risager........6/1

Richard Lawson.......8/1

Karl Howarth...........10/1

Kevin Doohan..........14/1

Nic Covatti.................14/1

Rickie Hawkins...........20/1

Rusty Harrison...........25/1

Andre Compton...........251

Chris Mills....................50/1