bringbackHalifax 238 Posted October 31, 2015 Well it's this weekend that the rubber stamping takes place. With the 3 point man at reserve this effectively strengthens the teams as most ended the year with no 7's with an higher average. My worry is there will be about 11 rider departures from the league on the green sheets latest issue, so I believe there are not enough riders left for every one to reach 42ish. The money clubs will cough big bucks for joe average to back up top 3, the lesser well off clubs will pick up the scraps, but will not reach 40 points. The riders two years ago got told must have new silencer, they still have them as cannot sell them on as worth nothing. No concern about finances there. How about every track should have a countdown clock, compulsory. After every race clock resets to 5 mins after last rider has left the track from previous heat., 2 min buzzer still goes on after 3 mins, race starts at zero or rider excluded. If rider has 2 on the bounce clock runs down to zero then 2 mins. Interval 15 mins on the clock, but race countdown (5 mins) starts after the 10th min so no dragging out or home team manipulation. Interval after heat 10 or not at all. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robinh88 571 Posted October 31, 2015 dont think just breathe all will be right the monarchs are doing well no worries mate Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,658 Posted October 31, 2015 I thought the AGM resumed on Tuesday!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stu219 94 Posted November 8, 2015 A few ideas to speed up the meetings and make them more interesting. Ban all riders from getting of bikes at start line to do gardening. Some clubs to make more effort to make the introduction of riders more exciting with a proper parade. Rye house springs to mind of being appalling at this. More presenters needed like Kevin Long at Ipswich. How about having pits on the centre green so everyone can see what's happening in the pits?. A live microphone in the pits so we all get to hear the chats between the ref and riders or team manager. Might need a bleep machine for that though lol. Also do away with the daft tactical rule we use now and go back to the old version of when a team 6 points down any rider can be used as a replacement so long as all riders have at least 3 rides and each rider can only be used once as a tactical. Just a few thoughts. Sure none will be used but be nice to hear what other people's ideas are. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
allthegearbutnaeidea 1,737 Posted November 8, 2015 A few ideas to speed up the meetings and make them more interesting. Ban all riders from getting of bikes at start line to do gardening. Some clubs to make more effort to make the introduction of riders more exciting with a proper parade. Rye house springs to mind of being appalling at this. More presenters needed like Kevin Long at Ipswich. How about having pits on the centre green so everyone can see what's happening in the pits?. A live microphone in the pits so we all get to hear the chats between the ref and riders or team manager. Might need a bleep machine for that though lol. Also do away with the daft tactical rule we use now and go back to the old version of when a team 6 points down any rider can be used as a replacement so long as all riders have at least 3 rides and each rider can only be used once as a tactical. Just a few thoughts. Sure none will be used but be nice to hear what other people's ideas are. Most are fairly sensible apart from the pits on centre green, you wouldn't be able to see the other half of the track, a definate one for me is presentation, Kevin Long type person on centre green with a Glasgow style of getting the fans involved would be perfect, also stuff for the kids as well 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stu219 94 Posted November 8, 2015 Yes I see your point about the centre green. A good idea but totally impractable for most clubs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bruno 1,793 Posted November 8, 2015 At somewhere like kings Lynn or Coventry the viewing wouldn't be a problem from the stands if the pits were on the centre green.proberly not practical but I reckon this would be a great idea Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
barncooseboy 237 Posted November 8, 2015 Centre green pits idea already used in US World of Outlaws Sprint car series Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crump99 4,478 Posted November 9, 2015 (edited) Some clubs to make more effort to make the introduction of riders more exciting with a proper parade. Rye house springs to mind of being appalling at this. More presenters needed like Kevin Long at Ipswich. How about having pits on the centre green so everyone can see what's happening in the pits?. A live microphone in the pits so we all get to hear the chats between the ref and riders or team manager. Might need a bleep machine for that though lol. Also do away with the daft tactical rule we use now and go back to the old version of when a team 6 points down any rider can be used as a replacement so long as all riders have at least 3 rides and each rider can only be used once as a tactical. Just a few thoughts. Sure none will be used but be nice to hear what other people's ideas are. How about every track should have a countdown clock, compulsory. After every race clock resets to 5 mins after last rider has left the track from previous heat., 2 min buzzer still goes on after 3 mins, race starts at zero or rider excluded. If rider has 2 on the bounce clock runs down to zero then 2 mins. Interval 15 mins on the clock, but race countdown (5 mins) starts after the 10th min so no dragging out or home team manipulation. Interval after heat 10 or not at all. Rye House appalling, how ironic! Ideas should be visual and not out of the ether. To be fair to Peterborough they do try with the presentation but always ignore the obvious and just chop and change far too much. I'd also have the return of choice of gates when 6 points down - reverting to programme when not. Countdown clock is good example of WYSI not WYG when Sky are not in town. The clock has appeared twice at Peterborough in the last couple of seasons when Sky is in town but disappears when they do. In this technological age it's surely not to difficult or expensive to do this? With pride of place near the start, a sponsored 2 min clock would surely be one of the better commercial opportunities? Edited November 9, 2015 by Crump99 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KIRKYLANE 537 Posted November 9, 2015 last year , it was in the rules that the 2m clock may be used but was not compulsoru It was used at Sheffield when I was there..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blackadder 280 Posted November 9, 2015 The clock at Sheffield is on the back straight, and was installed initially for rugby league. Because it is not near the start gate and cannot be seen clearly by the riders near or at the tapes, approval to use it has to be obtained from the referee. Not all referees agree to use it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tyretrax 2,257 Posted November 9, 2015 We've got one at Glasgow, we can afford (loadsamoney before anyone else says it) 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terrace Grumbler 337 Posted November 10, 2015 What is that sound I hear? Ah yes, it's the noise made by the rearrangement of the deckchairs on the poop deck of the RMS Titanic...it doesn't matter where the pits are, or the two minute clock, if the product isn't good or well-promoted enough. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crump99 4,478 Posted November 10, 2015 What is that sound I hear? Ah yes, it's the noise made by the rearrangement of the deckchairs on the poop deck of the RMS Titanic...it doesn't matter where the pits are, or the two minute clock, if the product isn't good or well-promoted enough. And your solution is? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
