racers and royals 8,697 Posted June 2, 2018 5 minutes ago, Mark said: I think Lambert will take most of Cook's rides in Poland. Bit previous aren`t you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark 1,497 Posted June 2, 2018 1 minute ago, racers and royals said: Bit previous aren`t you We'll get through from Manchester without much fuss. Cook goes well there and if he has a bad night Lambert is at peak at the moment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bavarian 763 Posted June 2, 2018 Riders schould not be excluded for a tapes offence, especially in this pairs event. Imagine this happening in any of the semi-finals or final heats, when one rider on his own can't beat the other pair, even if he wins the race! Any offending rider should be penalised with a 15m handicap for the re-start, but no exclusion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grand Central 2,654 Posted June 2, 2018 2 minutes ago, Bavarian said: Riders schould not be excluded for a tapes offence, especially in this pairs event. Imagine this happening in any of the semi-finals or final heats, when one rider on his own can't beat the other pair, even if he wins the race! Any offending rider should be penalised with a 15m handicap for the re-start, but no exclusion. Oh, that would be very sensible. BUT it is not what the FIM have given us. Any offence from two minutes, tape touching or a second warning being given immediately creates a pointless race or final as substitutes are not allowed or 15m handicap. Just a three rider race with the result a foregone conclusion. Edge of the seat stuff for TV. Even for Speedway authorities this is stupidity on a scale not see before. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racers and royals 8,697 Posted June 2, 2018 3 minutes ago, Grand Central said: Oh, that would be very sensible. BUT it is not what the FIM have given us. Any offence from two minutes, tape touching or a second warning being given immediately creates a pointless race or final as substitutes are not allowed or 15m handicap. Just a three rider race with the result a foregone conclusion. Edge of the seat stuff for TV. Even for Speedway authorities this is stupidity on a scale not see before. You have forgotten one thing- the team with the extra rider still have to finish the race although poodling around at the back. Just consider the excitement if one has an ef on the 3rd lap, will he be lapped and excluded or can he get to the finish line in time so he isn`t lapped. !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grand Central 2,654 Posted June 2, 2018 5 minutes ago, racers and royals said: You have forgotten one thing- the team with the extra rider still have to finish the race although poodling around at the back. Just consider the excitement if one has an ef on the 3rd lap, will he be lapped and excluded or can he get to the finish line in time so he isn`t lapped. !! You're quite right. That is EXACTLY the sort of random misfortune that is meant to provide the hugely exciting climax to a week long international festival of Speedway. Worth the admission fee alone. And again great TV. Speedway out of the top drawer, some might say. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racers and royals 8,697 Posted June 2, 2018 If anyone is hoping to watch tonight`s meeting on the internet- please PM me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NOBODY 538 Posted June 2, 2018 What time does this shambles start? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racers and royals 8,697 Posted June 2, 2018 1 minute ago, Mr X said: What time does this shambles start? 6pm UK time Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
THE DEAN MACHINE 4,721 Posted June 2, 2018 8 minutes ago, Mr X said: What time does this shambles start? I hope it isn’t a shambles, I want it to be a success but I do want the SWC back, this for whatever reason doesn’t capture the spectacle for me, let’s just hope for some decent racing and on Tuesday a decent crowd 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NOBODY 538 Posted June 2, 2018 (edited) I agree Dean. With the final being run over 2 days (a dismal attendance is sure to be expected on day 1) and the winners coming out of just 1 final heat on day 2 is all a bit pantomime to me. Edited June 2, 2018 by Mr X Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
martinmauger 584 Posted June 2, 2018 And me 3, we'll see how it pans out.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waytogo28 2,054 Posted June 2, 2018 16 minutes ago, Mr X said: I agree Dean. With the final being run over 2 days (a dismal attendance is sure to be expected on day 1) and the winners coming out of just 1 final heat on day 2 is all a bit pantomime to me. Oh No it isn't! Oh Yes...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NOBODY 538 Posted June 2, 2018 It;s gonna be fabulous... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chunky 6,016 Posted June 2, 2018 1 hour ago, waytogo28 said: Oh No it isn't! Oh Yes...... "Oh no, children; have you seen Craig Cook?" "Behind you!" Did I really just say that??? Steve Share this post Link to post Share on other sites