bloom89 496 Posted June 20, 2023 (edited) 50 minutes ago, Mike0310 said: Best team one for once the reserves done there job between them scoring more than there average gilkes was very good but if you have a no1 who can’t win a race and barker riding like he’d never seen the place you have no chance no point moaning about team changes he ain’t going to do it what’s the point well done Oxford best no 1 I’ve seen here all season and a good bloke hope you have a great rest of the season. To be fair Worrall has been poor all season and tonight scoring 7 points from 6 rides at home is shocking off your heat leader. Edited June 20, 2023 by bloom89 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lewy 2,329 Posted June 20, 2023 30 minutes ago, HGould said: The team manager drove him out, like he did at Somerset. Simple as that and a matter of fact. He didn't want to leave, he was fine there until May arrived, but May made his position untenable. No you are wrong 100%,Garry did not want Atkins to leave it was totally his decision to go,or his and his dad's. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Waspman 40 Posted June 20, 2023 Not a bad meeting I've got back to exmouth it's been raining all over how we missed that I don't know ,spoke to oxford supporter and plymouth supporter although they live in exeter, had a great time missed live speedway as no newport 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hackett 220 Posted June 20, 2023 40 minutes ago, mac101 said: no it’s up to the mechanic to put it on the bike the machine examiner will inspect it in the pits along with the bike whether it’s on the bike or not it usually the last thing the mechanic does after warming the bike up as it’s pretty hard to start the bike off the back wheel with it on Paul Hurry is usually Scott's mechanic. He may have to buy the coffees on the way home. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bellers101 347 Posted June 20, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, Sir Sidney said: Scott Nicholls was excluded from his first race for starting without a dirt deflector. Could any one tell me the specific regulation that covers that please? Thanks Yes, he needs one to be fitted! Edited June 20, 2023 by Bellers101 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bellers101 347 Posted June 20, 2023 2 hours ago, DSC67 said: Why was he allowed to leave the pits without one ? Surely that's something that the machine examiner should be looking for Why should the machine examiner stop him leaving the pits? If Scott and/or his mechanic make the mistake it's their fault and advantage the opposition. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lewy 2,329 Posted June 20, 2023 2 minutes ago, Bellers101 said: Why should the machine examiner stop him leaving the pits? If Scott and/or his mechanic make the mistake it's their fault and advantage the opposition. It was quite amusing watching the Oxford team manager putting a dirt deflecter next to Scott's bike in the pits and trying to make out it was used made a prick of himself tbh. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonnybegood 258 Posted June 20, 2023 1 hour ago, lewy said: No you are wrong 100%,Garry did not want Atkins to leave it was totally his decision to go,or his and his dad's. Definitely daddy said “no , henry would not be allowed to ride his motorbike at Plymouth “ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Technik 493 Posted June 21, 2023 6 hours ago, Bellers101 said: Why should the machine examiner stop him leaving the pits? If Scott and/or his mechanic make the mistake it's their fault and advantage the opposition. The Machine Examiner must ensure that all machines & riders equipment meet the minimum requirements as per the regulations at all times. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Sidney 292 Posted June 21, 2023 7 hours ago, StevePark said: Copied and pasted from SCB rulebook: 04.2.7 Dirt Deflectors Are compulsory and must be FIM Homologated, including all the parts. Thanks Steve. I see that. I'm just surprised that there is no specific regulation that lists it as a disqualification reason or lists as a starting offence - or even a cover all reg such as a non compliant bike is a reason for disqualification. Just me being a pedant! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RideHard 40 Posted June 21, 2023 Why no Gilkes in heat 15? Plymouth’s best rider by far on the night. Howarth not doing so great he’s not a number 1, he’s currently at reserve in the prem which should build his confidence back up. But don’t think he’ll be at Plymouth much longer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HGould 2,213 Posted June 21, 2023 An ethical dilemna for a machine examiner. Do you tell the rider he has no dirt deflector or do you wait for his to enter the track with Pit Gate Closed and then call the Ref, or wait for the Ref not to notice and then alert the Ref??. Heat of the moment in a tight match a tough call and there are some promoters who would see helping an opponent and a Referee as a dismissal offence. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tyretrax 2,254 Posted June 21, 2023 1 hour ago, HGould said: An ethical dilemna for a machine examiner. Surely the machine examiner should be neutral? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GiveusaB 1,156 Posted June 21, 2023 Doesn't the machine examiner only inspect machinery once (before the meeting) ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tyretrax 2,254 Posted June 21, 2023 11 minutes ago, GiveusaB said: Doesn't the machine examiner only inspect machinery once (before the meeting) ? They should still be keeping an eye on things. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
