dontforgetthefueltapsbruv 10,706 Posted December 29, 2017 There was no mention of anything aside from no warning and no restarts Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Shovlar 10,439 Posted December 29, 2017 So back to the 70’s and riders rolling into the tapes and trying to jump the start? Can’t believe that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SCB 0 Posted December 29, 2017 7 minutes ago, Steve Shovlar said: So back to the 70’s and riders rolling into the tapes and trying to jump the start? Can’t believe that. No, because the rules are clear, touch the tapes and you're out. This is back to how things were until about 3 or 4 years ago when referees went bonkers! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bald Bloke 3,287 Posted December 29, 2017 2 hours ago, SCB said: Sarj will be about 2.6. So at best they could have saved 0.6 of a point and there is not a single 2 pointer who is as good as Sarj, especially now they have changed the start regs. Think of all them races where Sarj gates first and it gets called back and he then runs a last, now make them 2 or 3 points for him and suddenly you have a 5-6 point rider. I'd have Sarj in my team on a 2.6.Would be the best No.7 in the league.Agree I think he will double that with the new rules. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hamish McRaker 601 Posted December 29, 2017 Ref should be able to decide. Let it continue if the culprit doesn't gain an advantage, stop and exclude if he does. No replacement allowed, no 15 yard handicap. All remaining riders straight back to the start if it's stopped for an exclusion. If someone breaks the tapes it has to be a restart. Refs also need to release the tapes promptly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lionsman66 7 Posted December 29, 2017 Gardening should be cut back too 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Col 854 Posted December 30, 2017 On 2.6 not 3.8 he isn't a bad signing, dependent on the final rider. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SCB 0 Posted December 30, 2017 7 hours ago, Hamish McRaker said: Ref should be able to decide. Let it continue if the culprit doesn't gain an advantage, stop and exclude if he does. No replacement allowed, no 15 yard handicap. All remaining riders straight back to the start if it's stopped for an exclusion. If someone breaks the tapes it has to be a restart. Refs also need to release the tapes promptly. The issue is that referees have gone power mad and decided that there is no way some riders can be as good as they are so when they do make a start they call it back, unfairly. How much of a kick in the balls do you think it is for Sarj every time he makes a start to have it called back. It’s not as if he’s rolling. If the referees are that good at telling Sarj has jumped get them in a bike instead because their reactions are immense. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Najjer 2,890 Posted December 30, 2017 16 hours ago, foamfence said: It was in the reports after the AGM, the warnings have been scrapped as well. On the BSPA site? I must of missed this one! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foamfence 2,917 Posted December 30, 2017 1 hour ago, Najjer said: On the BSPA site? I must of missed this one! Surely you mean 'HAVE' not 'OF'? 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pirates Of Poole 761 Posted December 30, 2017 So how many points are left for final rider? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lionsman66 7 Posted December 31, 2017 Gotta be in the region of 7.3 surely. If a big name is gonna represent the last heat leader position. I see the Lions being a formidable team at home in 2018. With some experience on away tracks they could hold a few surprises too I wouldn't wonder Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barrow Boy 2 172 Posted December 31, 2017 11 hours ago, Pirates Of Poole said: So how many points are left for final rider? I reckon it will be 8.40 if Bates rides but they can only use up to 7.99. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foreverblue 6,096 Posted December 31, 2017 1 hour ago, Barrow Boy 2 said: I reckon it will be 8.40 if Bates rides but they can only use up to 7.99. Hans Andersen? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barrow Boy 2 172 Posted December 31, 2017 7 minutes ago, foreverblue said: Hans Andersen? Exactly my thoughts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites