False dawn 2,298 Posted October 7, 2021 6 minutes ago, chrismorton said: I wonder if MPT has considered swapping his clutch and throttle over on his handle bars!...seriously though I hope he rides..he's been the heart of our team this season...it all hinges on this imo.. I'm sure we've had conversations on here in the past describing how riders have put the clutch lever on the right i.e. on the same side as the throttle. I've always had some difficulty imaging how this can work but apparently it is possible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
geoff100 1,426 Posted October 7, 2021 1 minute ago, scoobydoo said: His four rides are well spaced out and with no RR he may only need to take those four rides , Think it was Jimmy Beaton who rode for Glasgow in the 80s that had both the throttle and clutch on the same side of the handlebars he adapted well to continue riding for a few years in this manner , no one borrowed hes bike during a meeting It was and still goes to glasgow home meetings spoke to him the other week . 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ruckerroo 792 Posted October 7, 2021 a side would be daft to go rr with a 50-50 fit other member in the side, boro wont be able to use irr tonight if things dont work out for toft 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beowulf 1,513 Posted October 7, 2021 47 minutes ago, ruckerroo said: a side would be daft to go rr with a 50-50 fit other member in the side, boro wont be able to use irr tonight if things dont work out for toft Not sure of the ruling, is it because IRR applies when the rider gets injured in the meeting ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob B 1,257 Posted October 7, 2021 Just now, Beowulf said: Not sure of the ruling, is it because IRR applies when the rider gets injured in the meeting ? Correct would have to have a crash in meeting and sustain injury. If MPT did 1 ride and withdrew they could use Bjarne Pedersen for his other 3 rides. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flappy 1,605 Posted October 7, 2021 51 minutes ago, ruckerroo said: a side would be daft to go rr with a 50-50 fit other member in the side, boro wont be able to use irr tonight if things dont work out for toft Not for agrivating and injury but if he fell and say hurt his leg they could 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beowulf 1,513 Posted October 7, 2021 If MPT is 50/50 then that is a risk and in that case the guest is the much safer option, albeit with limited options. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beowulf 1,513 Posted October 7, 2021 1 hour ago, False dawn said: I'm sure we've had conversations on here in the past describing how riders have put the clutch lever on the right i.e. on the same side as the throttle. I've always had some difficulty imaging how this can work but apparently it is possible. Back in time I remember Peter Collins doing it when he injured his hand. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nw42 2,048 Posted October 7, 2021 13 minutes ago, Beowulf said: Back in time I remember Peter Collins doing it when he injured his hand. That's correct he did, I could be mistaken but I think it was the 73 KO cup final run-off when he beat Anders Michanek in what was the best race, bar none, I have ever seen, the lead changing hands on every bend for 4 laps, PC grabbing victory on the line. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racers and royals 8,734 Posted October 7, 2021 27 minutes ago, nw42 said: That's correct he did, I could be mistaken but I think it was the 73 KO cup final run-off when he beat Anders Michanek in what was the best race, bar none, I have ever seen, the lead changing hands on every bend for 4 laps, PC grabbing victory on the line. Yes and Anders was on Bernie Leigh’s bike !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beowulf 1,513 Posted October 7, 2021 36 minutes ago, nw42 said: That's correct he did, I could be mistaken but I think it was the 73 KO cup final run-off when he beat Anders Michanek in what was the best race, bar none, I have ever seen, the lead changing hands on every bend for 4 laps, PC grabbing victory on the line. I though that was the occasion but wasnt 100% sure. Must have been great to watch that live, sadly I believe it wasn't recorded and isn't available anywhere. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baldyman 6,243 Posted October 7, 2021 15 hours ago, KeirStarmerFan said: Hearing good news about Cook. Yes he is eating his full quota of 5 a day now,,, very good news Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iainb 5,020 Posted October 7, 2021 2 hours ago, bigcatdiary said: So basically they are saying Kerr at no 2 is better than utilising Harris, Nicholls, Andersen, MPT or Pedersen. That just doesn’t make any sense to me. What if MPT pulls out after his first ride though? Then Panthers are up the creek. Having Kerr is insurance Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LagutaRacingFan 1,936 Posted October 7, 2021 I can see the crowd today easily hitting 5,000. Beautiful sunshine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wealdstone 3,454 Posted October 7, 2021 3 hours ago, bigcatdiary said: So basically they are saying Kerr at no 2 is better than utilising Harris, Nicholls, Andersen, MPT or Pedersen. That just doesn’t make any sense to me. Neither to me!!!! I can see Panthers losing the lead after heat 1. and never regaining it. Heat 2 pairing does not inspire confidence. Panthers will need to pull out all the stops to win this one 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites