vog 200 Posted March 17, 2013 Isn't there another round ? Nope. It was a one semi final affair. The other 9 riders were seeded straight through to the final. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TMW 533 Posted March 17, 2013 Nope. It was a one semi final affair. The other 9 riders were seeded straight through to the final. Oh ok, bit out of touch what was the qualification criteria because a couple would have missed out Connor Dwyer being 1 that springs to mind but i'm not sure of the ages of others Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vog 200 Posted March 17, 2013 Oh ok, bit out of touch what was the qualification criteria because a couple would have missed out Connor Dwyer being 1 that springs to mind but i'm not sure of the ages of others Criteria? What criteria? I assume they just picked a few names out of a hat. The seeded riders were the obvious ones, so Garrity, Nielsen etc...past that, it's smoke and mirrors. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Islander15 1,065 Posted March 17, 2013 Criteria? What criteria? I assume they just picked a few names out of a hat. The seeded riders were the obvious ones, so Garrity, Nielsen etc...past that, it's smoke and mirrors. It was decided on last years averages, but I've no idea how they separated the 3 pt riders. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
21st century heathen 220 Posted March 18, 2013 To be fair there isn't time for a long-winded qualification process though that would of course be the most fair process. Whether two semi's could be run at different track on the same day is open to question. But then you have to consider the quality of the field and whether enough people would turn up and pay to see it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vog 200 Posted March 18, 2013 To be fair there isn't time for a long-winded qualification process though that would of course be the most fair process. Whether two semi's could be run at different track on the same day is open to question. But then you have to consider the quality of the field and whether enough people would turn up and pay to see it. To be honest, I would make everyone qualify. You already have a field of 16, plus 9 seeded, that's 25...is it such an ask to add 7 more riders? Grade everyone by previous average, and then split them into 2 even semi final's. Have them on different days within the same week, so that if a rider can't do one date but can do another they at least have a chance to swap. I don't like the idea of riders at NL level having to miss out on a national tournament due to having work commitments. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neil H 63 Posted March 18, 2013 Well done to Matt on getting through to the Final. Plymouth isn't the easiest track to get around on your first visit. He did well as conditions were a bit iffy as well but he stayed on for 4 laps and reaped the benefit. Interesting to see Rob Branford is listed as one of the seeded riders for the Final !!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chopper 88 Posted March 18, 2013 Well done to Matt on getting through to the Final. Plymouth isn't the easiest track to get around on your first visit. He did well as conditions were a bit iffy as well but he stayed on for 4 laps and reaped the benefit. Interesting to see Rob Branford is listed as one of the seeded riders for the Final !!!!!! And why do you find that interesting Neil. Chopper Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
high edge 103 Posted March 18, 2013 (edited) Well done Matt Williamson getting to the under 21 final,he kept his cool whilst others lost it on a very tricky track.PLYMOUTH is not the easyist of tracks to ride on a dry night ,so to go and score points on the very first visit and in his very first speedway meeting was a great result for him.Hey Chopper keep your knickers on . Edited March 18, 2013 by rider slider Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neil H 63 Posted March 19, 2013 And why do you find that interesting Neil. Chopper Hi Darrell, I thought I'd seen somewhere that Rob wasn't coming over this year but would be back next year. If he does come over, I'm sure he would be welcome at Buxton for a spin. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chopper 88 Posted March 19, 2013 Hi Darrell, I thought I'd seen somewhere that Rob wasn't coming over this year but would be back next year. If he does come over, I'm sure he would be welcome at Buxton for a spin. Ok Neil, Robert flies in on the second of april and will be looking for any rides he can get. Chopper Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SCB 0 Posted March 20, 2013 To be honest, I would make everyone qualify. You already have a field of 16, plus 9 seeded, that's 25...is it such an ask to add 7 more riders? Grade everyone by previous average, and then split them into 2 even semi final's. Have them on different days within the same week, so that if a rider can't do one date but can do another they at least have a chance to swap. I don't like the idea of riders at NL level having to miss out on a national tournament due to having work commitments. So what if the rider picks his semi date because he's not working but can't make the final because he is working? We're talking a national championship here, if riders can't make it then tough. Or do we have to re-arrange the final to make sure everyone can make that too? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TMW 533 Posted March 20, 2013 Shouldn't this discussion be moved to the relevant thread Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedy bill 154 Posted March 22, 2013 Looks like we might have a trump card in Matt Williamson,if he can get round Plymouth he will be ok at Buxton.And Tommy whooly will do well,i dont know anything about Tailor Govier but if he can get a couple of points,that will do i was a bitt negative about the team at first but now i am looking forward to seeing them ride.roll on April 21. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
