Paddi 19 Posted November 7, 2016 Makes you wonder why the 6-man-teams idea wasn't followed through. I really disliked 6 man teams when we last had them. 6 quickly became 5 with R/R and someone in the team always has an off night or a crash and then you end up seeing only 3 or 4 riders. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
a4poster 82 Posted November 7, 2016 From all the vibes that have come out from this years AGM everything sounds good - lets hope everyone will pull in the same direction and make it work. One question though regarding promotion and relegation, what happens if the Championship side doesn't want to go up or threaten to withdraw if they are made to move up (or in that case move down) thus ruining the credibility of the sport. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigcatdiary 3,164 Posted November 7, 2016 The Swedish Leagues rider on different nights which makes doubling up easier. If we can't eliminate the miss-use of "guests" then we need to minimise it somehow And that surely is the sensible way to do it. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foamfence 2,917 Posted November 7, 2016 From all the vibes that have come out from this years AGM everything sounds good - lets hope everyone will pull in the same direction and make it work. One question though regarding promotion and relegation, what happens if the Championship side doesn't want to go up or threaten to withdraw if they are made to move up (or in that case move down) thus ruining the credibility of the sport. They have all made agreement to stand by the promotion and relegation, I gather. You could always lose in the play-offs if you don't fancy it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The White Knight 9,039 Posted November 7, 2016 (edited) They have all made agreement to stand by the promotion and relegation, I gather. You could always lose in the play-offs if you don't fancy it. And that is exactly what they will do, as I said earlier. What about credibility then I wonder......................... Makes a bit of a mockery of it - wouldn't you say? Edited November 7, 2016 by The White Knight 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foamfence 2,917 Posted November 7, 2016 And that is exactly what they will do, as I said earlier. What about credibility then I wonder......................... Makes a bit of a mockery of it - wouldn't you say? But why would they, there isn't much difference between the Premiership and the Championship? A top team in the Championship will probably equal or better a bottom team in the Premiership, the only likely change when moving up, would be to swap your number seven for a more established rider. Having said that, you seem determined to only see the dark side these days, I like the changes and am happy to give them a chance. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The White Knight 9,039 Posted November 7, 2016 But why would they, there isn't much difference between the Premiership and the Championship? A top team in the Championship will probably equal or better a bottom team in the Premiership, the only likely change when moving up, would be to swap your number seven for a more established rider. Having said that, you seem determined to only see the dark side these days, I like the changes and am happy to give them a chance. We shall see. I hope you are right and everything works well - I really do. My problem is that Speedway has been dogged by so many Rule changes over the years I have been supporting it, for very little, if any, improvement as is evidenced by the numbers attending these days. I know that many will disagree with me - but I think that all of those changes have just put people, including me, off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davet 52 Posted November 7, 2016 They have all made agreement to stand by the promotion and relegation, I gather. You could always lose in the play-offs if you don't fancy it. Will be interesting if both teams try to lose in the playoffs! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Star Lady 5,400 Posted November 7, 2016 Will be interesting if both teams try to lose in the playoffs! The ref will work overtime excluding and fining riders for not racing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A ORLOV 8,628 Posted November 7, 2016 Will be interesting if both teams try to lose in the playoffs! Have already posted what the meeting would be like, many engines packing up, riding wide on bends, going through the tapes then off 15 mtrs every other race, etc etc Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
topaz325 1,853 Posted November 7, 2016 The ref will work overtime excluding and fining riders for not racing No problem they will all just pull out of the meeting 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midland Red 2,383 Posted November 7, 2016 They have all made agreement to stand by the promotion and relegation, I gather. You could always lose in the play-offs if you don't fancy it. You could bring in Greg Hancock to help you do that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeW 46 Posted November 7, 2016 No problem they will all just pull out of the meetingWith no punishment for doing so now a precedent has been set? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A ORLOV 8,628 Posted November 7, 2016 Would be interesting if all four riders in one race rode across the centre green, returned to the pits after a false start or delayed the start, there is plenty they could get up to. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SCB 0 Posted November 7, 2016 Would be interesting if all four riders in one race rode across the centre green, returned to the pits after a false start or delayed the start, there is plenty they could get up to. 4 riders were excluded for missing the two minutes in the Wolves vs Coventry meeting in September. Barker missed the two minutes and was put off 15 metres and was ready for the second attempt but the other 3 riders missed that two minutes. The referee allowed all 4 riders to start from the tapes in the 3rd attempt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
