maddogfiorahavelock 0 Posted July 24, 2014 no thread yet soi thought id jump in and say a bears win, as long as they start the meeting well, hopefully no TR needed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clambo71 136 Posted July 24, 2014 can someone please explain to me why Thomas Jorgensen never gets a run out in heat 15. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss 10,780 Posted July 24, 2014 I'll second that......seems strange. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boz 316 Posted July 24, 2014 Blew both his engines i think, although would still have put him out on borrowed machinery Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clambo71 136 Posted July 25, 2014 Blew both his engines i think, although would still have put him out on borrowed machinery yes.have found out he was having bike problems Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss 10,780 Posted July 25, 2014 Even so surely you'd stick him on somebody else's machine? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rider Replacement 68 Posted July 25, 2014 Dreadful referee last night, Thomas didn't move yet gets pulled back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boz 316 Posted July 25, 2014 Dreadful referee last night, Thomas didn't move yet gets pulled back. He clearly jumped in 1 heat - not sure about the rest. Although he should surely have been excluded in one heat as well. Was warned in the first running, then got called back in the next re-run for him jumping but not excluded? He was excellent value last night though - enjoyed watching him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clambo71 136 Posted July 25, 2014 He clearly jumped in 1 heat - not sure about the rest. Although he should surely have been excluded in one heat as well. Was warned in the first running, then got called back in the next re-run for him jumping but not excluded? He was excellent value last night though - enjoyed watching him. I know where your coming from as per rules but the rule is daft. As long as a rider does not touch or break the tapes in my book that is a brilliant start . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tsunami 10,219 Posted July 25, 2014 He clearly jumped in 1 heat - not sure about the rest. Although he should surely have been excluded in one heat as well. Was warned in the first running, then got called back in the next re-run for him jumping but not excluded? He was excellent value last night though - enjoyed watching him. Obviously Thomas seems to have a problem with the start rules. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lucifer sam 3,953 Posted July 25, 2014 (edited) Obviously Thomas seems to have a problem with the start rules. Or maybe he's an excellent starter, who doesn't actually move early, and therefore the refs should let the races go? All the best Rob Edited July 25, 2014 by lucifer sam 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rider Replacement 68 Posted July 25, 2014 Heat 1? I'm pretty sure that was Klindt that moved? As for Thomas, watch his reactions they are lighting fast, the reaction time is 0.5 of a second as measured by sports analysist @Loughborough university, but of course they could be wrong too, of which I doubt. And by now I'm pretty sure this sport would benefit from transponders, but as it's a loss loser I'm sure SCB won't let the sport move forward. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boz 316 Posted July 25, 2014 I know where your coming from as per rules but the rule is daft. As long as a rider does not touch or break the tapes in my book that is a brilliant start . Totally agree with this - would cut down on a lot of restarts like we had last night as well. But if the rules are there they should be applied consistently. Heat 1? I'm pretty sure that was Klindt that moved? As for Thomas, watch his reactions they are lighting fast, the reaction time is 0.5 of a second as measured by sports analysist @Loughborough university, but of course they could be wrong too, of which I doubt. And by now I'm pretty sure this sport would benefit from transponders, but as it's a loss loser I'm sure SCB won't let the sport move forward. I did say in 1 heat, not heat 1. To be quite honest that is possibly true though, he could have excellent reactions. From the naked eye he appeared to get a flyer and that is the issue with the rules as they currently are. As above, should just change the rules as long as the tapes aren't broken. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sidewinder 191 Posted July 25, 2014 Dreadful referee last night, Thomas didn't move yet gets pulled back. I stand on the start line and I can confirm, that he most definitely jumped in the first running of heat 2 and also in another heat with Hugh Skidmore in it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clambo71 136 Posted July 25, 2014 I stand on the start line and I can confirm, that he most definitely jumped in the first running of heat 2 and also in another heat with Hugh Skidmore in it. what is your definition of a jump.Mine is moving before the tapes go up and you touch or break the tapes otherwise its brilliant reflexes and a great start. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
