Phil The Ace 2,847 Posted August 1, 2020 6 minutes ago, ch958 said: Mark Lemon has described the newly fitted speed transponders as a step forward for the sport. To me its just more money to not make anything better, along with 4 valvers, laydowns, etc It helps to get GP though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foamfence 2,917 Posted August 1, 2020 10 minutes ago, ch958 said: Mark Lemon has described the newly fitted speed transponders as a step forward for the sport. To me its just more money to not make anything better, along with 4 valvers, laydowns, etc Totally agree, all this keeping up with the Jones's should be abandoned in favour of a back to basics approach, we should be going our own way (if we ever get started again). 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv 10,683 Posted August 1, 2020 1 hour ago, ch958 said: Mark Lemon has described the newly fitted speed transponders as a step forward for the sport. To me its just more money to not make anything better, along with 4 valvers, laydowns, etc Transponders and and timing loops - so cutting edge that the stock cars at Foxhall have it as standard . You know that grass roots amateur sport that due to the lack of professionalism can now run with a larger crowd than ever attends the speedway!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hyderd 1,216 Posted August 1, 2020 57 minutes ago, dontforgetthefueltapsbruv said: Transponders and and timing loops - so cutting edge that the stock cars at Foxhall have it as standard . You know that grass roots amateur sport that due to the lack of professionalism can now run with a larger crowd than ever attends the speedway!! could that be because there are no local matches, Stock car fans travel from all over the country to get their fix. If it was a weekly or fortnightly thing I think the crowds would dwindle because of all the traveling, fans would have to do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv 10,683 Posted August 1, 2020 21 minutes ago, hyderd said: could that be because there are no local matches, Stock car fans travel from all over the country to get their fix. If it was a weekly or fortnightly thing I think the crowds would dwindle because of all the traveling, fans would have to do. Agree with that totally My reply was two fold - re professionalism and being allowed to run with crowds and the irony of the previous post it replied to re transponders Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ch958 2,387 Posted August 1, 2020 2 hours ago, dontforgetthefueltapsbruv said: Transponders and and timing loops - so cutting edge that the stock cars at Foxhall have it as standard . You know that grass roots amateur sport that due to the lack of professionalism can now run with a larger crowd than ever attends the speedway!! I'm afraid i don't understand your post Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv 10,683 Posted August 1, 2020 10 minutes ago, ch958 said: I'm afraid i don't understand your post Oh well never mind. Will leave you to work it out if you can. If not then I'd just be wasting my time trying again 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ch958 2,387 Posted August 1, 2020 you just not making clear your message, don't know if you agree or disagree with my post, irony rarely works on social media Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GAH 409 Posted August 1, 2020 5 hours ago, ch958 said: Mark Lemon has described the newly fitted speed transponders as a step forward for the sport. To me its just more money to not make anything better, along with 4 valvers, laydowns, etc nice to know you know more than a professional Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ch958 2,387 Posted August 1, 2020 54 minutes ago, geoff58 said: nice to know you know more than a professional well i know the sport has no money. What do you think it will add? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trees 2,814 Posted August 2, 2020 On 8/1/2020 at 1:50 PM, Phil The Ace said: It helps to get GP though At least we should get "true" track records ..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel Smith 5,645 Posted August 2, 2020 48 minutes ago, Trees said: At least we should get "true" track records ..... Not really as it depends on the system used. Most transponders works from when it passes a certain point, i.e. the start finish. Depending on how you've gated the rider finishing 4th could break the track record. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keepturningleft 588 Posted August 2, 2020 Despite the claim of BV to a world class venue - mainly true - the highly visible sight of cars parked around turns 3 and 4 does it give that 'track in a field' look which doesn't do much for the image and status of the place. If not terracing, it desperately needs something to block out those cars. Even advertising boardings would look better. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OveFundinFan 4,133 Posted August 2, 2020 The looks of the 3rd/4th bend banks bothers me not. It’s a world class race track, that’s what matters. If the economic situation was different, if crowds of 5,000 was regular then I sure a stand could become a permanent feature. I think the UK speedway should be well pleased that with all that’s gone on in the last 12 years economically there has been one track opened up that gives world beating speedway racing. That’s a lot to celebrate. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blocktread 36 Posted August 3, 2020 No more dead heats Share this post Link to post Share on other sites