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Everything posted by NeilWatson
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The rules are ambiguous and/or contradictory as to what happens once a RS rider goes into the top 5. From SR 012.3.1 : Rising Star riders, who as per SCB reg. 012.3 (Team Line-ups), shall move into a team’s 1-5 will be subject to SCB reg. 012.4 (Facilities). In the event a Rising Star is absent, with a facility permitted, he can be replaced by; i. any guest rider from the Rising Star list, of that teams initial permitted Team Declaration rating or below, or ii. Rider Replacement, at the Team Managers discretion. 012.3 TEAM LINEUPS a) the top rider (by MA) must ride at #1 b) the 2nd to 5th riders (by MA) can ride in any position #2-#5. c) the 6th or 7th rider (by MA) must ride at either #6 or #7 012.4 FACILITIES Absent rider(s) 1 - 3 by MA G or RR 1 absent rider 4 - 5 by MA RR (unless RR is already being used then it’s a G) Both riders 4 - 5 RR x 1, G x 1 at the Team Managers discretion Absent 6 - 7 G No facility G with an MA of 25% lower that the absent rider, in accordance with the appropriate minimum MA for that league. The 5% enhancement for home riders is not Applicable in this situation
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We had pretty much that at Peterborough, my father was Start Marshal and I wore the blue overalls. We only had five in the team as 'red' acted as assistant during the race. We used to rake our gate after every race too.
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I hadn't grasped that you were suggesting two changes, sorry. From 1st August there is 13.64 available for a double change, or 8.50 to replace Hurry alone. It will be interesting to see who Kent have up their sleeve.
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Awarding a race comes under FIM rules rather than GP rules. 70.10.17 Finish of a heat The finish of a heat shall occur in the case of any of the following circumstances. a) when the front part of the front wheel of the motorcycle (whilst attached to the machine) passes over the finishing line after completing the appropriate number of laps provided the Competitor is in contact with his motorcycle. b) when the Referee has awarded the heat as provided for in these regulations. c) If the Referee has cause to stop a heat after the leading Rider has passed the start/finish line to commence the last lap, the Referee has the sole discretion to award the heat based upon the positions of the competitors at the time the heat was caused to be stopped. The disqualified Rider will be awarded no points and any competitors behind the disqualified Riders being advanced one place. d) Where racing incidents etc. have reduced the riders available to take part in the re run of any heat to a single competitor, the Referee may award the appropriate number of points to the remaining competitor without the need for a further rerun.
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There certainly is: The 2 Riders who finish 3rd in each of the Semi Finals will be 5th and 6th in the Final Meeting Classification, with the higher ranked rider from Intermediate Classification 5th and the lower ranked rider 6th. This rule will apply if both riders complete, or fail to complete the Semi Final. If only one of these riders fail to complete the Semi Final for any reason, he will be placed 6th in the final meeting classification. The 2 Riders who finish 4th in each of the Semi Finals will be 7th and 8th in the Final Meeting Classification, with the higher ranked rider from Intermediate Classification 7th and the lower ranked rider 8th. This rule will apply if both riders complete, or fail to complete the Semi Final. If only one of these riders fail to complete the Semi Final for any reason, he will be placed 8th in the final meeting classification. As Lambert was excluded first he is deemed to finish 4th, Madsen 3rd in the first semi-final.
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Where do you get 14 points from? Kent have 2.78 points plus the average of the replaced rider to use for changes, while Troy Batchelor’s converted average would be 11.10.
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Birmingham Brummies 2020
NeilWatson replied to ProudtobeaBrummie's topic in SGB Championship League Speedway
It used to be the case that helmets had to be worn if practice starts were to be done, for a slow ride round bare heads were OK. That could have changed though. When I was a Promoter I always insisted that the riders didn't put their helmet on until they'd been introduced. -
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With almost every rider in the top league doubling-down at the moment how would you make it work without dramatically watering down the product?
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Poole Pirates 2021
NeilWatson replied to Pirates Of Poole's topic in SGB Championship League Speedway
There's always been a rule stating how a rider is to be replaced should none of the other facilities (and that list is long) be appropriate. -
King's Lynn Stars 2020
NeilWatson replied to Daniel Smith's topic in SGB Premiership Speedway League
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King's Lynn Stars 2020
NeilWatson replied to Daniel Smith's topic in SGB Premiership Speedway League
I don't believe that is possible, precisely because the RS riders don't have a Green Sheet average. -
King's Lynn Stars 2020
NeilWatson replied to Daniel Smith's topic in SGB Premiership Speedway League
He's not Ipswich's RS rider -
King's Lynn Stars 2020
NeilWatson replied to Daniel Smith's topic in SGB Premiership Speedway League
No, Anders Rowe remains a Rising Star rider, but he isn’t nominated as an RS rider in Ipswich’s 1-7 -
King's Lynn Stars 2020
NeilWatson replied to Daniel Smith's topic in SGB Premiership Speedway League
It is. If Rowe is missing and a guest is brought in to replace him, he is replaced according to his average and the +5% applies at home. Correct, and he can guest for another 4* Rising Star regardless of his own average. -
King's Lynn Stars 2020
NeilWatson replied to Daniel Smith's topic in SGB Premiership Speedway League
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He would have been the first name on my team sheet on a four-point average, but he has exceeded my expectations this season. Sickening blow for Ulrich and his teams.
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BIRMINGHAM are thrilled to confirm pay on the gate admission will return for Wednesday's cup tie with Redcar at Perry Barr (7.30). Approval has been given for supporters to arrive and pay cash or card which means it is not necessary from now on to buy in advance. It's the news the club have been waiting for with many of the older fans unable to attend previously due to no internet access. Club co-owner Peter Mason said: "This news has come a massive boost to us and we now need to see the supporters turning out in force. "The weather forecast remains solid and we are in for a great night of racing on Wednesday. "It will also be good to see some younger fans now the school holidays are here and I hope families come along for a great night out."
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Or is that the conscientious Steward ensuring COVID restrictions are observed for the safety of other fans?
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The Peterborough line-up of Ostergaard at No 1 and Harris at reserve has been known since Issue 11 of the GSAs was published on 2nd July! Scott and Chris both had averages of 5.81 in Issue 10 (published 25th June) but that wasn't important while they were both in the top 5. Once Ulrich achieved his new MA which took him to No 1 one of Scott and Chris had to go to reserve so it then became necessary to determine who had the lower average. At that point the averages are calculated to as many decimal points as are needed to split the riders. If there is an absolute tie the higher rider in the previous GSAs stays higher.