dontforgetthefueltapsbruv

Surely if Holder rides enough to get a revised average you keep him. He can only get better. He becomes a rider than could add 2-3 points to his average. Then use the spare points to upgrade from Bailey who is very unlikely to up his average at all let alone 2-3 points. May seem harsh but thats the way to win.

Hindsight is a wonderful thing. No doubt Adam regrets trying those now. I will be the first to admit I have zero mechanical knowledge (I leave that to bruv) It never ceases to amaze me the frustrations that can be caused by what seems to be the simplest of problems so to have a completely new design playing up must be a nightmare.

Must admit I would be a bit concerned if it is Skornicki going on his start to this year. However just how much was down to equipment and how much was down to him is hard to judge from outside. No doubting his quality previously but is that still in him?

on a 2..

well Thursday is James Shanes.

yes that would be the case - he has earned it.

with Chris joining Foz on Radio Suffolk at 5.50 tonight to announce there will be an announcement tomorrow 😆😆

your changes were before May 1st so regs dont allow for awarding new average to all at that time. SR1705 also in effect now meaning 40 in place all season at Championship level rather than revised 42 that appeared in original regs. From now )May 1st) new should apply to all upon redeclaration.

totally agree - the aim should be for the averages to be as accurate a reflection of the true team strength as us possible. A mix of old and new would not do that. I think that ANY team that redeclares after May 1st should have ALL the riders awarded new figures in line with meetings/rides to date.

I think thats only for the start of the season. Will establish new Prem and Champ averges separately once the 4h 4a reached.

suggestions elsewhere have been that as the Witches moaned when it was wet and deep for the Cup match that Havelock tried to recreate the conditions and got it spectacularly wrong!! 😆

thanks SCB - for the life of me I couldnt think of any specific incident. The fact there has been such precedent only backs up my point.

Youre right I dont think this reg has been invoked before but this season is a bit different. ALL riders will receive a new average from just their 2017 meetings. Had full rolling averages been in place there wouldve been a genuine average to use. Also should be taken into account that he missed the meeting in circumstances where no facility was available and not due to injury or for a meting considered acceptable within the regs. Berwick should not benefit to the tune of 2 points when redeclaring as a result of this scenario IMO.

perhaps 'brakes' have been your problem 😜☺

Every other promoter in the league should object if this is attempted.Like for like or Gappmaier to be on his 6 acheived IMO.

Gappmaier should get the average if you dont make like for like switch. The points limit is a farce if not.

has ridden now - 1 ride 3 points = 12 ave 😉

which he hasnt got in place hence the 'yet'. Of course when he does get it he wont then be at reserve so it will still be Stefan 😜

Interesting point of view.There is still a difference so surely must be some adjustment. 40/50 original build would be 1.25 for example. Most that have given it any thought have come up with this. The fact that it wasnt all set in the winter is the sad fact of the matter.

Hence my point about is the will there. This would mean most 2nd tier heat leaders and some second strings just riding the top league and therefore the 2nd tier being barely above current NL level. It would also require a significant proportion of current NL riders moving up to fill the gaps. The top teams would need to be paying those riders missing out on a 2nd league more to make it worthwhile. The 2nd tier would have the majority of teams wanting a higher standard product. The NL teams would be shafted with facilities for all missing riders which would be in many cases and unacceptable to them. Yes it should be the aim but right now its not feasible in reality whatever the raw numbers are.

not by current average - yet(!)

I suppose the only time you will cheer is for 4 efs resulting in a 0-0 heat 😆

So pleased for Cam. There is so much talent there if he stays fit and wants it. He has started to show it again this season - long may it continue 👏👏 Just seen the tweet from Danyon congratulating the team and his mate JPB Shows the class of the guy despite his current postion. Thoughts are with you fella. Hope you can join the Massif soon and get back on track soon after 👍

totally agree that is the letter of the law so to speak.Perhaps harsh when a rider is suckered into moving but a correct decision within the rules.

Is it time to add two to the discussion too?