pudding Posted May 1, 2005 Report Share Posted May 1, 2005 i know i've added this to other threads , but i'd like to know why 6 lap races wouldnt improve speedway , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pudding Posted May 1, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2005 oh! and by the way if it ever happens don't forget who's idea it was THE PUDDING , and if the 6 lap races get's slated it was andy m's idea , cos i usually agree with him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trees Posted May 1, 2005 Report Share Posted May 1, 2005 Would certainly give us more action for our money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subedei Posted May 1, 2005 Report Share Posted May 1, 2005 There are some races you wish would last a few more laps and others you wish were over after a couple. Swings and roundabouts I suppose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pudding Posted May 1, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2005 Would certainly give us more action for our money <{POST_SNAPBACK}> exactly plus it would produce even better races , just think off racers like loram/screen etc with another lap or two , & surley the motors would have to be tuned to be more durable to last those extra laps and the extra weight added with more fuel needed should provide closer racing , it would not cost much to implement , every body wins dont they ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyM Posted May 1, 2005 Report Share Posted May 1, 2005 oh! and by the way if it ever happens don't forget who's idea it was THE PUDDING , and if the 6 lap races get's slated it was andy m's idea , cos i usually agree with him <{POST_SNAPBACK}> You're right that I wouldn't be in favour of 6-lap races as such, but more because I think the basic product is OK and doesn't need gimmicks. 6-lappers whenever I've seen them tend to detract from the quality of racing rather than add to it - you just get two more processional laps rather than extra passing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pudding Posted May 1, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2005 You're right that I wouldn't be in favour of 6-lap races as such, but more because I think the basic product is OK and doesn't need gimmicks. 6-lappers whenever I've seen them tend to detract from the quality of racing rather than add to it - you just get two more processional laps rather than extra passing. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> what about 3 laps then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCB Posted May 1, 2005 Report Share Posted May 1, 2005 In the 1999 and 2000 Elite league, heat 15 was 6 laps, it did nothing, you just had 2 more laps of processional races as by that time most riders have settled down into a position because if a rider is going to pass someone he will have done it by then any way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badge wearer Posted May 2, 2005 Report Share Posted May 2, 2005 riders have a hard enough job keeping a engibe going for 4 laps let alone 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jill Posted May 3, 2005 Report Share Posted May 3, 2005 engibe <{POST_SNAPBACK}> that something new then ?? Â totally agree with ya tho as long as an engibe is what i think it is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyM Posted May 3, 2005 Report Share Posted May 3, 2005 what about 3 laps then <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Why change a winninng formula? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pudding Posted May 4, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2005 Why change a winninng formula? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> because in my opinion its not a winninng or even a winning formula anymore , one of my mate's ( my sandracing mechanic ) recently attended his first speedway meeting & when i asked him what he thought he said there wasnt enough racing , and with other topics on here regarding improving racing with upright's / laydowns ,tuning cost's , adding weight's , riders insurance etc etc i just thought 6 lap races could solve some of these problems , hey it was just a idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Throttlejockey Posted May 4, 2005 Report Share Posted May 4, 2005 (edited) because in my opinion its not a winninng or even a winning formula anymore , one of my mate's ( my sandracing mechanic ) recently attended his first speedway meeting & when i asked him what he thought he said there wasnt enough racing , and with other topics on here regarding improving racing with upright's / laydowns ,tuning cost's , adding weight's , riders insurance etc etc i just thought 6 lap races could solve some of these problems , hey it was just a idea <{POST_SNAPBACK}>  dont know about over there but we have a few six lappers with 5 or 6 riders on tight venues such as our local 319 mts and a 6 lap final with crump, sullivan, adams, shields, hancock, hamill out a few years back is still one of the best races i have ever seen passing on every turn as they went hard on the noise goin for the holeshot. If you give the arse about the comments about being processional these races when the dudes are going for it are well worth the money i reckon... Edited May 5, 2005 by The Throttlejockey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pudding Posted May 4, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2005 dont know about over there but we have a few six lappers with 5 or 6 riders on tight venues such as our local 319 mts and a 6 lap final with crump, sullivan, adams, shields, hancock, hamill out a few years back is still one of the best races i have ever seen passing on every turn as they went hard on the noise goin for the holeshot. If you give the arse about the ignoramus comments about being processional these races when the dudes are going for it are well worth the money i reckon... <{POST_SNAPBACK}> cool even better 6 rider 6 lap race's , hows that for value ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Throttlejockey Posted May 5, 2005 Report Share Posted May 5, 2005 cool even better 6 rider 6 lap race's , hows that for value ? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Â rock on puddin!! when the riders are going off big style dude its well worth the price of admission if there on a track 450 mts or less that is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trees Posted May 5, 2005 Report Share Posted May 5, 2005 Something else for a promoter to trial in a one-off meeting sometime during the season. All it would cost is a little more dope Survival of the fittest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jive Posted May 5, 2005 Report Share Posted May 5, 2005 When they trialed 6 laps in 1999, there were many near misses when riders slowed at the end of 4 laps thinking the race was over, most notably Havvy at Poole slowing at the end of the fourth lap and Tony Rickardsson ploughing straight into him. There are to many format changes in place why do we need another? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pudding Posted May 8, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2005 it wouldnt take riders long to learn how to count upto six Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick3 Posted May 9, 2005 Report Share Posted May 9, 2005 (edited) i did six laps at kings lynn, i only just managed to hold onto the bike, let alone racing the bike. you would have to supper fit to hold on Edited May 9, 2005 by mick3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pudding Posted May 9, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2005 i did six laps at kings lynn, i only just managed to hold onto the bike, let alone racing the bike.you would have to supper fit to hold on <{POST_SNAPBACK}> i know , but you'd soon get used to it , it just take's a bit away from it being the fasted bikes that win from the gate , and it would entertain the paying public more with 6 riders going for it over 6 laps & im sure a few riders could do with loosing a pound or two Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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