scunny1 Posted 10 hours ago Report Share Posted 10 hours ago So MPT didn't look at the programme for helmet colour for his heat, nor did his mechanic and even more alarming the Team Manager didn't bother to check either. After MPT's exclusion for 2 minutes a couple of weeks ago for sauntering from the pit gate and not getting to the tapes in time, he needs to show a more professional attitude. He has cost the team points again and potentially a win overall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelShoe Posted 3 hours ago Report Share Posted 3 hours ago 7 hours ago, scunny1 said: So MPT didn't look at the programme for helmet colour for his heat, nor did his mechanic and even more alarming the Team Manager didn't bother to check either. After MPT's exclusion for 2 minutes a couple of weeks ago for sauntering from the pit gate and not getting to the tapes in time, he needs to show a more professional attitude. He has cost the team points again and potentially a win overall. It looked to be the Worky Start Marshall who pointed it out to MPT as soon as he arrived at the tapes, he immediately went back. May well have had time to shout from the gate and get a change of helmet colour brought over and still been within the time limit because it wasn't long into the 2 minutes on the countdown clock. Looked like the rule never occurred to him in the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedwaySlider72 Posted 1 hour ago Report Share Posted 1 hour ago Looks like the ref got thjs 100% wrong as the rule only applies to reruns. Dreadful refereeing 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelShoe Posted 1 hour ago Report Share Posted 1 hour ago 19 minutes ago, SpeedwaySlider72 said: Looks like the ref got thjs 100% wrong as the rule only applies to reruns. Dreadful refereeing Did he though ?, MPT was under the 2 minute countdown and as such I don't think he was permitted to leave the track to rectify his own error. This seems to be reinforced by the refs decision. MPT has to take responsibility for this , even a quick check by the camp would have avoided the incident. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoff100 Posted 1 hour ago Report Share Posted 1 hour ago 1 minute ago, SteelShoe said: Did he though ?, MPT was under the 2 minute countdown and as such I don't think he was permitted to leave the track to rectify his own error. This seems to be reinforced by the refs decision. MPT has to take responsibility for this , even a quick check by the camp would have avoided the incident. But to me the race wasnt under starters orders ie no green light on and was within the 2 mins so shouldnt have been a prob! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woke23 Posted 1 hour ago Report Share Posted 1 hour ago 4 minutes ago, geoff100 said: But to me the race wasnt under starters orders ie no green light on and was within the 2 mins so shouldnt have been a prob! Although I dont agree with the rule, you could argue that reruns arent under starters orders neither. If theres some unknown advantage a rider can gain from re-entering the pits, then fair enough. However, I havent seen one person state an advantage, therefore why does it exist? If a rider can get to the tapes within the 2 minutes, then who's bothered what they do with that time? If its to save time, then do what the GP does and reduce the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woke23 Posted 1 hour ago Report Share Posted 1 hour ago 4 minutes ago, geoff100 said: But to me the race wasnt under starters orders ie no green light on and was within the 2 mins so shouldnt have been a prob! Although I dont agree with the rule, you could argue that reruns arent under starters orders neither. If theres some unknown advantage a rider can gain from re-entering the pits, then fair enough. However, I havent seen one person state an advantage, therefore why does it exist? If a rider can get to the tapes within the 2 minutes, then who's bothered what they do with that time? If its to save time, then do what the GP does and reduce the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitelinehugger Posted 26 minutes ago Report Share Posted 26 minutes ago 48 minutes ago, Woke23 said: Although I dont agree with the rule, you could argue that reruns arent under starters orders neither. If theres some unknown advantage a rider can gain from re-entering the pits, then fair enough. However, I havent seen one person state an advantage, therefore why does it exist? If a rider can get to the tapes within the 2 minutes, then who's bothered what they do with that time? If its to save time, then do what the GP does and reduce the time. Adjust not only the time but the day also🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beirao Posted 23 minutes ago Report Share Posted 23 minutes ago On 5/29/2026 at 9:30 PM, SteelShoe said: Scunny just lost the unfortunate Dan Gilkes to injury. Plenty of strong reserves to choose from. Scunny been weak in that department tonight so it could well strengthen them. Would Jordan Jenkins average fit as a replacement for Gilkes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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