TheReturn 1,724 Posted June 5, 2018 8 minutes ago, Wiseguy said: Sorry if already been covered but they just said the final is over Friday and Saturday? What is the format for 2 days? In what, 6 hours of coverage, I don't think BT have mentioned that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPNY 608 Posted June 5, 2018 So in having the SON to give other countries a chance we have a final of Poland Russia Denmark GB Sweden Australia Germany Mission not really accomplished... 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
salty 2,202 Posted June 5, 2018 Much more enjoyable than Saturday's fare. Good to see the riders from the lesser nations getting stuck in and upsetting the big boys. You see the advantage of the pairs format as it allows France, Finland etc to be more competitive than the WTC format. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheReturn 1,724 Posted June 5, 2018 That's a good positive interview from Rosco. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
40-38 308 Posted June 5, 2018 1 minute ago, Tex said: So in having the SON to give other countries a chance we have a final of Poland Russia Denmark GB Sweden Australia Germany Mission not really accomplished... To be fair we could have had the Czech Republic or France and at one point Australia and Britain were looking a bit shaky. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grachan 7,362 Posted June 5, 2018 24 minutes ago, nw42 said: Can't argue with that, don't think he once even took a glance over his shoulder, probably wouldn't have been able to do much anyway but dropping it over Fricke (I think) as he passed him entering turn 3 might have helped keep things tighter, instead he just kept out wide and disappeared. He should have slowed right down, let Doyle pass him, and try to block Fricke. It was a waste of time going of into the distance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grachan 7,362 Posted June 5, 2018 37 minutes ago, OveFundinFan said: Do you think so. If that race had been a 3-3 then Australia would have been in 2 run offs and with potential engine failure or a fall they could have gone out. Tai been cruising up until then. Look what speed he had to win against Sweden, and look at the 3-3 Aussie got against Finland. Aussie was in trouble an I see it as Tai helped them out. It could have put GB in a predicament. Don't be silly. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grand Central 2,654 Posted June 5, 2018 (edited) The rules have been discussed here for days. It is patently obvious that the object of the final is NOT to set out to win the race it is to do whatever necessary to make sure neither of you comes !ast. That is ALL! I just don't think some folk - some riders - have the capacity of understanding necessary. Edited June 5, 2018 by Grand Central 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
topsoil 2,498 Posted June 5, 2018 32 minutes ago, BWitcher said: Sorry, but again, that is pathetic from Milik. Ridiculous of Tatum to say he fully deserved the round of applause. At least try and slow the Aussies up a bit. Interesting you call winning a race pathetic. What would you use to describe the riders finishing last? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tellboy 3,662 Posted June 5, 2018 31 minutes ago, Steve Shovlar said: Can’t bring in any changes. And if they could Kurtz would be picked well before Morris. Got to agree,but i think Todd is to busy riding for Sheffield this week Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
geoff100 1,426 Posted June 5, 2018 Mr fantastic woffy rode over the grass every race to the tapes is that not an offence in fim rules ? Didnt see him look over shoulder in first race with craig but he did with lambert . 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bash 496 Posted June 5, 2018 Thought the Swedes did all they could to get the Aussie out in the lottery of heats 22 & 23. They didn't seem too bothered against team GB as Freddie would've slammed the door shut on Woffinden but left him more than enough room. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ouch 1,191 Posted June 5, 2018 Funniest thing was seeing the track staff finally disregard a very animated Phil Morris from BSI, who just can to help themselves and have to interfere. Last few heats were closer to normal service. Intresting that the clerk of the course for this meeting was Mike Hunt. Quite apt. Shame for the French when set fair to meet the Aussies who they had already 4/3’d. Glad we beat them in heat two when things were a bit of a lottery due to the wet track. It made the later slip ups less of a consequence. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CB252 1,376 Posted June 5, 2018 1 hour ago, Wiseguy said: Sorry if already been covered but they just said the final is over Friday and Saturday? What is the format for 2 days? Aggregate scores after 42 heats. Top team goes to final, 2nd and 3rd to a semi final. Winner of 2nd v 3rd goes into the final. Champions decided purely on result of last heat regardless of points scored in the first 42 heats. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,375 Posted June 5, 2018 2 minutes ago, CB252 said: Aggregate scores after 42 heats. Top team goes to final, 2nd and 3rd to a semi final. Winner of 2nd v 3rd goes into the final. Champions decided purely on result of last heat regardless of points scored in the first 42 heats. joke formula,at least 2&3 MIGHT not have 3 races in quick succession with Phil Morris harassing you.Disadvantage IMO. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites