chunky

At least everybody rides against the same quality of rider every round. At least everybody rides in the same number of meetings. At least qualification isn't based on where you live.

And that's because it was never designed to qualify all the world's best. If it had been, you wouldn't have had the continental qualifiers. It was designed to get a variety of nations represented, regardless of how good the riders were. People today still don't get how flawed the old system was...

And Eric Boocock was above everybody in the 1969 averages except for Briggs and Mauger. And that proves what, exactly?

So, we can have Madsen AND Masden?

Remember, Bartek is actually younger than Ivan was when he won his first!

It doesn't matter that you feel Woffy is "past it"; he is still one of the best riders in the world, and deserves to be there.

Oh, you don't like that from BSF posters, though? Good call with Cieslak...

Lost the poxy stream again!

1973?

Trouble is, Lambert does great during the meeting. He always rides stupid in the semis...

We've had a number of different formats. Prior to this one, actual race points counted, which meant that a GP winner often scored fewer points than the riders behind them. Now, the system guarantees that the winner scores the most points - and that annoys most fans.

Points are awarded on finishing position, and yes, if Lindgren makes the final, he can win.

I'll be shocked if it is any different to what you say...

It doesn't matter. All he had to do was keep up with Zmarzlik and make the semis. This is what will decide the title now.

It's back...

You too?

Lost the bloody stream now!

And he moved at the start as well...

DOYLE!!!

Doesn't always have the consistency, but when he's on, he's on!

Yep... Obviously, 'A' doesn't necessarily mean it's the best bike, as some stick with 'B' all night long. It's just a way to differentiate.

Do we take that as gospel? I'll get me coat...

As long as he makes the semis, he will still be in contention - and anything can happen.

Not as crazy as thee...

Might prefer to be known as "they/them", for all I know!