spin king Posted October 2, 2009 Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 Or ala GPs, have a mini series perhaps? Something I put forward in 2007, but most people thought it was unworkable. Here was my idea; Just sat here thinking of how to change the Premier Legue Riders Championship, and I have come up with this idea. It is in a Grand Prix style, so here we go. Take the top 15 riders from the previous season, not including riders who have move up to the Elite League. In the case of last season these would be; Zetterstrom Somerset Havelock Redcar Parker Glasgow Compton Sheffield Topinka Kings Lynn Lyons Birmingham Nermark Kings Lynn Holder IOW Boxall Rye House Wright Workington Ashworth Sheffield Neath Rye House Stead Stoke Stancl Glasgow Franc Newcastle Every track would host a meeting on the lines of who ever scores the most points win the meeting, with the winner getting 16, second 15, third 14 and so on down to the last rider getting one point. The 16th rider would be wild card of the host tracks choosing, this would mean that those tracks that don't have top 15 rider will still have some interest in the meeting. In the event of a top 15 rider been injuries then his place would be taken by the next rider on the list from the averages from last season i.e. Makovsky of Berwick and so on. Doing this you could see who is the best rider in premier, there would be no track advantage, as all tracks would be used. Also I think that it would be easy to get decent sponsor, as it will country wide ranging from Edinburgh to IOW. What does everybody else think, no doubt I hve missed something does everybody think it might be a goer let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The~SAINT Posted October 2, 2009 Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 (edited) anyone remember the VW grand prix of the '70s run along the same lines (round at each track)? ps/ by 'round at each track' i mean racing NOT beer !!!!! Edited October 2, 2009 by The~SAINT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagpuss Posted October 2, 2009 Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 I like the series idea....if it could be incorprated into the calender it seems the best solution to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjm Posted October 2, 2009 Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 Something I put forward in 2007, but most people thought it was unworkable. Here was my idea; Just sat here thinking of how to change the Premier Legue Riders Championship, and I have come up with this idea. It is in a Grand Prix style, so here we go. Take the top 15 riders from the previous season, not including riders who have move up to the Elite League. In the case of last season these would be; Zetterstrom Somerset Havelock Redcar Parker Glasgow Compton Sheffield Topinka Kings Lynn Lyons Birmingham Nermark Kings Lynn Holder IOW Boxall Rye House Wright Workington Ashworth Sheffield Neath Rye House Stead Stoke Stancl Glasgow Franc Newcastle Every track would host a meeting on the lines of who ever scores the most points win the meeting, with the winner getting 16, second 15, third 14 and so on down to the last rider getting one point. The 16th rider would be wild card of the host tracks choosing, this would mean that those tracks that don't have top 15 rider will still have some interest in the meeting. In the event of a top 15 rider been injuries then his place would be taken by the next rider on the list from the averages from last season i.e. Makovsky of Berwick and so on. Doing this you could see who is the best rider in premier, there would be no track advantage, as all tracks would be used. Also I think that it would be easy to get decent sponsor, as it will country wide ranging from Edinburgh to IOW. What does everybody else think, no doubt I hve missed something does everybody think it might be a goer let me know. A round at every track is maybe a bit much to begin with it would need to start small and be expanded on IMO. Even four rounds with the final at Owlerton wouldn't be a problem with me. There is an issue with which riders take part. I can see the logic in going with previous season averages. It could also mean that some one like Ward could never have raced in a PL National event given his rapid success. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheffieldscot Posted October 2, 2009 Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 A round at every track is maybe a bit much to begin with it would need to start small and be expanded on IMO. Even four rounds with the final at Owlerton wouldn't be a problem with me. There is an issue with which riders take part. I can see the logic in going with previous season averages. It could also mean that some one like Ward could never have raced in a PL National event given his rapid success. Great idea, let's get a petition together. Action speaks louder than words Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roo Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 What a joke that result was though. On a track that was in anyway neutral, Steve McDonald would've been nearer last than the winner. No wonder so many people have had enough with the farce that is British Speedway. A rider that is no way near the top man in the league wins the riders championship? The days of Stonehewer and Wilson in their pomp are a far cry away from what is currently on offer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheffieldscot Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 What a joke that result was though. On a track that was in anyway neutral, Steve McDonald would've been nearer last than the winner. No wonder so many people have had enough with the farce that is British Speedway. A rider that is no way near the top man in the league wins the riders championship? The days of Stonehewer and Wilson in their pomp are a far cry away from what is currently on offer. Aye those were the days Sadly gone now though. Think Ricky might have did ok at Glasgow or Berwick though or Newport Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The SAINT Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 Aye those were the days Sadly gone now though. Think Ricky might have did ok at Glasgow or Berwick though or Newport or newcastle or peterborough (neutral) or worky or somerset. seriously,although i do understand the neutral venue issue,i don't think ricky got the credit he desreves for stepping his game up to a level that i (someone who watches him every week) never thought he could attain.well done again ricky for proving me wrong ( i didn't think you had it in you) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheffieldscot Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 or newcastle or peterborough (neutral) or worky or somerset. seriously,although i do understand the neutral venue issue,i don't think ricky got the credit he desreves for stepping his game up to a level that i (someone who watches him every week) never thought he could attain.well done again ricky for proving me wrong ( i didn't think you had it in you) He was simply brilliant on the day, in fact he rode the meeting of his life. Nobody can ever take that away from him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky from Sheffield Posted October 9, 2009 Report Share Posted October 9, 2009 (edited) To take this debate to the ultimate extreme, just give the thing to the rider with the highest average and have done with it. Then nobody can complain. After all what's the point in having the meeting if the aim is for the guy who is most consistent home and away all season to win it. Well done Champ! Best man on the day! Edited October 9, 2009 by Sparky from Sheffield Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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