Charlieboy 412 Posted February 6, 2013 Is it any different ro both riders wanting the one point on offer when they are losing a heat 5 - 1? Probably not because it didnt encourage our team riding last year.My thought was if say steady and jake were on a 3-3 then steady could protect him without losing money.If they were losing a 5-1 then you would just expect steady to be 3rd trying to pass the opponents !!!! According to hoggy steady is in the team to help the new lads so when on a 3-3 its not going to happen,he will just chase the win imo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Halifaxtiger 5,318 Posted February 7, 2013 The trouble there is it throws up a rider scoring more points but getting paid fir less. A pair with 3 rides together get 3 drawn heats with the same rider 2ndeach time. In the heats they are apart rider 1 is last so scores 6 and is paid for 4.5. Rider 2 picks up a 2nd scores 5 and is paid for 6.5. That is true but if it is made clear to the riders what the score will be at the start of the season I don't see it being an issue. To me, its better to do that than have home riders racing each other or destroying (to a degree at least) the concept of team riding. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
graz gp 184 Posted February 7, 2013 Good opener. Ashworth booked as guest. I think he might like to beat Steady. Will be very interesting. Bit of pressure on Steady. But i think he is good enough. Roll on the 28th. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv 10,706 Posted February 7, 2013 That is true but if it is made clear to the riders what the score will be at the start of the season I don't see it being an issue. To me, its better to do that than have home riders racing each other or destroying (to a degree at least) the concept of team riding. Tend to agree although plenty of deals were already agreed before the change was announced. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord Skid 425 Posted February 7, 2013 Seems that the ruling is being ignored already with riders deals still including bonus points as before, just depends on who you ride for. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Halifordukesfan 60 Posted February 7, 2013 Doesn't seem to be much interest or opinion in the opening fixture ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
graz gp 184 Posted February 7, 2013 Everyone must think it will be an easy win for the Tiger's. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedway_dan 21 Posted February 7, 2013 (edited) Steady will clean up this season. Ill have a bet of £10 he finishes with a near ten point average. As for the tigers team I've reserved judgement - looks exciting - looking forward to a few Thursday nights out. Edited February 8, 2013 by speedway_dan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OdsalBoy 181 Posted February 8, 2013 Oppostition riders better watch out, there's a Koppe on patrol at owlerton this year ;-) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arson fire 4,785 Posted February 8, 2013 Steady will clean up this season. Ill have a bet of £10 he finishes with a near ten point average. As for the tigers team I've reserved judgement - looks exciting - looking forward to a few Thursday nights out. ill take your bet 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Backless 538 Posted February 8, 2013 Steady will clean up this season. Ill have a bet of £10 he finishes with a near ten point average. As for the tigers team I've reserved judgement - looks exciting - looking forward to a few Thursday nights out. So that's a nine & a bit average. Out of twelve. Hardly cleaning up - I think your wife needs a new hoover. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jenga 2,998 Posted February 8, 2013 how near is near to a 10 point average. i dont mind taking a tenner off you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stratton 1,491 Posted February 8, 2013 I think Steady can average 10.50 to 10.90 at home he will take some beating! Away he will do well loved watching him ride for the robins a nice bloke genuine and he is a very good rider no doubt about that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arson fire 4,785 Posted February 8, 2013 I think Steady can average 10.50 to 10.90 at home he will take some beating! Away he will do well loved watching him ride for the robins a nice bloke genuine and he is a very good rider no doubt about that. take your bet aswell Sid Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squall 270 Posted February 8, 2013 Going by the updates, Mr Hall has rode an away track well. Let's hope he can do that in a Tigers race jacket now 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
