Mark 1,497 Posted October 28, 2017 This would never happen but I wondered. If in all 20 heats a rider went through the tapes would it mean the track reserves get 10 rides each ? What is the rule ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arnieg 3,605 Posted October 28, 2017 Rules vary. In some countries and competitions it would be a yes, in others a no. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark 1,497 Posted October 28, 2017 Rules vary. In some countries and competitions it would be a yes, in others a no. This must be GP rules only, so I miss your point. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racers and royals 8,697 Posted October 28, 2017 My answer would be yes- they would take all the rides alternately- however their points would not count towards semi final qualification. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedcrazy 58 Posted October 28, 2017 My answer would be yes- they would take all the rides alternately- however their points would not count towards semi final qualification. It could be possible also for both riders to be on 30pt max each .... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark 1,497 Posted October 28, 2017 It could be possible also for both riders to be on 30pt max each .... Yes My answer would be yes- they would take all the rides alternately- however their points would not count towards semi final qualification. Interesting. I didn't know they could not qualify for a semi. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racers and royals 8,697 Posted October 28, 2017 Yes Interesting. I didn't know they could not qualify for a semi. Don`t think it would be fair if they had 10 rides against the others 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark 1,497 Posted October 28, 2017 Don`t think it would be fair if they had 10 rides against the others 5 I agree but I wonder what is in the official rules. Maybe there is a Monster sub section clause. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racers and royals 8,697 Posted October 28, 2017 from the rules - clear they can only have 5 rides each The 2 Track Reserve Riders will replace, in rotation during Heats 1 to 20,any riders disqualified under Art. 077.8.3, (2 minutes time allowance) orArt. 070.10.6 (False start). Additionally they shall replace, in rotation, anyriders injured after the start of Heat 1 who are unable to take their placesin a race.A Track Reserve Rider cannot ride in more heats than a scheduled Rider.Track Reserve Riders are not permitted to take part in Heats 21, 22 or 23unless they have qualified to do so according to their total race points scoredat the completion of Heat 20 Another interesting rule I have found which sort of explains why the Aussies replaced the missing riders For “long haul” or “out of Europe” meetings, in the event of absenceand non-availability confirmed less than 30 days before the date of theevent, the SGP Commission will make the selection of substitute ridersin collaboration with the FMNR of the meeting 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark 1,497 Posted October 28, 2017 thanks R&R. They can only have 5 rides each which means we could have heats with 3 or less riders. And they can get to the final. Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Humphrey Appleby 13,901 Posted October 28, 2017 They can only have 5 rides each which means we could have heats with 3 or less riders. And they can get to the final. The law of averages would suggest that more than 10 vacant places is unlikely to happen. For the Semi-Finals, vacant places should be filled by the riders placed 9th and downwards. For the Final, the highest scoring 3rd placed Semi-Finalist, and so on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites