edmon 166 Posted February 19 With BSPL having spent a large five figure sum on transponders last year they are missing from the rule book this year. This begs the question whether they will be used this year or has money been squandered? Is it just an error which will be rectified by a supplementary regulation? 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The White Knight 9,039 Posted February 19 Good question. I wanted to 'Like' this Post - I can't. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
False dawn 2,298 Posted February 19 (edited) 6 hours ago, edmon said: With BSPL having spent a large five figure sum on transponders last year they are missing from the rule book this year. This begs the question whether they will be used this year or has money been squandered? Is it just an error which will be rectified by a supplementary regulation? When Phil Morris was the guest at the Nuneaton Speedway Supporters Club recently, he did say that transponders would be in use this year. Edited February 19 by False dawn 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Petecc 352 Posted February 19 Try at the bottom of page 46. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris116 756 Posted February 20 13 hours ago, Petecc said: Try at the bottom of page 46. The bottom of page 46 is about brakes and carburettors. No mention of transponders. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edmon 166 Posted February 20 13 hours ago, Petecc said: Try at the bottom of page 46. You refer to the phrase 'a BSP Ltd registered transponder' There is nothing to say that they HAVE to be fitted or where and how fitted on a machine. This needs to be defined so that everyone is equal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Petecc 352 Posted February 20 Don't shoot the messenger Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gambo 1,341 Posted February 20 Transponders bring little to domestic Speedway at the moment. I would have thought that they would have put more emphasis on rev limiters which could save engine wear and therefore maintenance costs. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
martinmauger 584 Posted February 20 Transponders are a good idea, true, but surprised priority was given to spend a 'five figure sum' on such things for more accurate race times given the current financial state of speedway in the UK. And, yeh what is the current position re: rev limiters ?.... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iainb 5,017 Posted February 21 20 hours ago, Gambo said: Transponders bring little to domestic Speedway at the moment. I would have thought that they would have put more emphasis on rev limiters which could save engine wear and therefore maintenance costs. They already have rev limiters in the SGP, so they not in the BL? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wee Eck 703 Posted February 21 1 hour ago, iainb said: They already have rev limiters in the SGP, so they not in the BL? Do they have them in any leagues or just the SGP? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iainb 5,017 Posted February 21 (edited) 58 minutes ago, Wee Eck said: Do they have them in any leagues or just the SGP? I don't know, normally leagues follow suit with mechanical standardisation. http://www.scbgb.co.uk/news.php?extend.79 https://www.speedway-forum.co.uk/forums/index.php?/topic/87441-rev-limiters/ Edited February 21 by iainb Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,363 Posted February 21 3 hours ago, iainb said: I don't know, normally leagues follow suit with mechanical standardisation. http://www.scbgb.co.uk/news.php?extend.79 https://www.speedway-forum.co.uk/forums/index.php?/topic/87441-rev-limiters/ It looks like there is some form of rev limiter in use. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phillwhitewasmad 1,487 Posted February 21 5 hours ago, Wee Eck said: Do they have them in any leagues or just the SGP? Have you to use them in Poland here it's up to the rider . Riders are aware transponder has to be used Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Technik 491 Posted February 21 If I'm honest I don't believe rev limiters are a positive move at any level of speedway. It would be more sustainable to limit bore size which would mean engine manufacture & tuners would need to provide the correct parts but engine revs would be reduced without outside retarders being needed. I understand that many will bring up the expense involved but we have been hearing about rev limiters for 6 seasons now. I'd have to ask how many riders are using an engine that is over 6 years old? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
