Crazy robin 2,963 Posted June 23, 2014 I hope they look at these 2 heats next season as they more often than not just end up in a home 5-1 in Heat 5 & an Away 5-1 in Heat 6. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grachan 7,362 Posted June 23, 2014 Yes. Very badly thought out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss 10,780 Posted June 23, 2014 Couldn't agree more. Even more ridiculous that TR's are permitted in these heats! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TonyE 822 Posted June 23, 2014 (edited) Yes. Very badly thought out. Really? I think the problem lies more with keeping the FT riders away from anyone other than second strings coupled with ensuring each rider gets a start off each of the gates over the 14 heats. Edited June 23, 2014 by TonyE Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waiheke1 4,295 Posted June 23, 2014 Its no different to the heats 12 and 13 in the old 13 heat format really. Nothing to stop teams putting their best rider at 3 . 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pointsmeanplayoffs 417 Posted June 24, 2014 All good points but there is the flexibility for teams to put their top 3 riders at any of the 1-3-5 positions. Up to the team manager to choose to cover these heats by putting his best rider at 3 if he's that worried. This is one instance which gives the team manager the tactical input they so sought during the winter when the new race format was being agreed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g13webb 4,254 Posted June 25, 2014 Looking at all the teams in the Elite league, the senses of opinion seems to put their top riders at 1 and 5. Trying to think of the reasons for this, Team Manager want the opportunity to score 5-1's as often as possible. I like the idea of the top man being No1. Its like a mantel on his shoulder saying you're the top man and everyone knows that. Of the other two, I believe 5 has always good company of heat leaders to race with, whereas, 3 has to fend and protect a second string in some the races, so probably 3 is tougher place then 5.... The knack here is to have 3 accomplished heat leaders. Now that Rory's back to his old form, being at No 3, brings all his attributes to the fore....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
john birch 85 Posted June 25, 2014 Race formula is utterly abysmal. Heat 5 with home top 2 against (usually) 2 lesser standard riders is ridiculous. And then if the home team gets ten ahead the away side is able to use a tactical in the next heat where they clearly have the stronger pair. Should have used the 1988 race formula and left it at that. You tell me how they are going to come up with realistic averages for next year. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crazy robin 2,963 Posted June 30, 2014 Another cracking heats 5 & 6 at Wolves again tonight!!!. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crazy robin 2,963 Posted July 2, 2014 Another 5-1 & 1-5 at Poole tonight in Heats 5 & 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Star Fever 274 Posted July 2, 2014 At Lynn last week it was 5-1s to Lynn in hts 5 and 6! Not only that but Eastbourne TR'd in ht 6 too, so it certainly isn't a foregone conclusion. As has been said its up to the team manager where he puts his top 2 anyway so... whats the problem?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bostonian 188 Posted July 2, 2014 On the whole.. With the changes in the winter, I think the race format is relatively well thought out. Yes, heat 5 does need sorting, but seeing as though it's the first season with the FT riders I think they've done well. I'm sure next season will change. All I see is moan moan moan, a small hitch is all it is! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
