Gambo 1,338 Posted March 11, 2022 (edited) Any rider can take part in the Super Heat, even if they have had 7 outings. Super Heat scores are not included in Green Sheet averages. Super Heat scores have no relevance on Team totals so a 7-0 score still results in a 3-1 Match points. Edited March 11, 2022 by Gambo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ghosty 500 Posted March 11, 2022 23 minutes ago, Gambo said: Any rider can take part in the Super Heat, even if they have had 7 outings. Super Heat scores are not included in Green Sheet averages. Super Heat scores have no relevance on Team totals so a 7-0 score still results in a 3-1 Match points. Without going into the detail, this looks like it would favour the top heavy (richer) teams. I've said it before alcohol should be banned from BSPL meetings! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grand Central 2,654 Posted March 11, 2022 It makes you question whether in the act of becoming a Speedway Promoter do these numpties forget all and disengage their brains from remembering what it is to be an actual supporter paying at the gate ? How often is a drawn match likely to be a reflection of a hard fought match that in the end we usually say 'a draw was a fair result' or 'It would be a shame for anyone to have lost tonight'. How often is a drawn match a 'bad result' that needs to be modified by an extra race ? And that after a nominated heat 15 anyway. And with the match points reflecting the away team's success at running so close as well. And a different crappy point scoring for that one race. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shippy22 60 Posted March 11, 2022 I just cannot see the point of this extra "super heat ". What is wrong with a draw in a League match? It has been fine since League Speedway started. Usually both teams supporters go home happy. It will just drag the match out, as most if not all the riders in the super heat, will have ridden in heat 15. So another long delay !!! The supporters dont seem keen on this, and it will cost the promoters more wages, as the riders wont be racing for nothing in this race. So why bring it in? 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racin Jason 72 1,272 Posted March 11, 2022 Yet another mad pointless idea. Bring back choose the rider via Twitter 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikebv 10,243 Posted March 12, 2022 Why not do it BEFORE Heat One when the score is 0-0? Would save a fortune on wages by missing out the next 15 heats.. And, as so many complain about how long it takes to complete a meeting, it would mean the meeting finishes only a few minutes after the start time so everyone wouldnt be waiting around... Meaning all go home positive as to the way the meeting has been ran, which can only help in hopefully attracting them back again.. Also getting meetings done and dusted in five minutes or so, at any track, would also mean families could attend as kids would be home in good time so as not to impact their school work next day... Less wear and tear to man and machinery too, as less races means less tired riders, and less need for tuning, replacement parts, three bikes... etc etc.. It might even persuade some GP superstars over given it wont impact their racing schedule too much... I do think though that there needs to be rules around Guests, as if there is only one race per meeting, then each team can only have a maximum of two Guests each... Anything more and it could become a bit of a nonsense... 1 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IronScorpion 1,407 Posted March 14, 2022 I wonder which promoter(s) thought of this idea? With only 6 teams in the Premiership, it must have taken ages to get a result(sorry no 3-3 voting, it has to be a majority vote). Even the Speedway Star has not put out this story so it must have been thought of in this last week. What result will be given if meetings are curtailed by rain & it is a draw after 10 or more heats(the result stands)? I can see this rule being moth-balled before the season starts. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gambo 1,338 Posted March 14, 2022 1 hour ago, IronScorpion said: I wonder which promoter(s) thought of this idea? With only 6 teams in the Premiership, it must have taken ages to get a result(sorry no 3-3 voting, it has to be a majority vote). Even the Speedway Star has not put out this story so it must have been thought of in this last week. What result will be given if meetings are curtailed by rain & it is a draw after 10 or more heats(the result stands)? I can see this rule being moth-balled before the season starts. If the meeting is curtailed and the score is a draw, the match points will be 1-1. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grachan 7,314 Posted March 14, 2022 23 minutes ago, Gambo said: If the meeting is curtailed and the score is a draw, the match points will be 1-1. Won't the away team get 2? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arnieg 3,624 Posted March 14, 2022 1 hour ago, Grachan said: Won't the away team get 2? You might think so, but the rule specifically says not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikebv 10,243 Posted March 14, 2022 Do you still get a point for being within six of the home team? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv 10,695 Posted March 14, 2022 4 hours ago, Gambo said: If the meeting is curtailed and the score is a draw, the match points will be 1-1. If its good enough after 10 heats it should be after 15...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
geoff100 1,420 Posted March 15, 2022 Will the riders be getting paid? Remember a few seasons ago the double point off 15 yrds but only getting paid single points money! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FromBendThree 145 Posted March 15, 2022 So will it now be possible for a rider to get a 25-point max? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IronScorpion 1,407 Posted March 15, 2022 19 hours ago, mikebv said: Do you still get a point for being within six of the home team? So you get a "Bonus Point" for losing by 6 or less to the home team BUT LOSE the "Bonus Point" if you draw! You just can not make it up. ................. but the SCB or BSP Ltd(Premiership Promoters)can. IDIOTS! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
