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I just heard in the Daish Telly, that Ole Olsen was about to change the GP into another setup with only 16 riders.

 

Anyone heard about that option in UK :?: :?:

 

Haven't heard of it but it would solve all the problems the Elite League has as well as making the GP a more 'Elite' Group with 16 riders all capable of actually winning a GP. I'd say its a good idea. 14 regulars and 2 wildcards?

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I just heard in the Daish Telly, that Ole Olsen was about to change the GP into another setup with only 16 riders.

 

Anyone heard about that option in UK :?: :?:

 

Haven't heard of it but it would solve all the problems the Elite League has as well as making the GP a more 'Elite' Group with 16 riders all capable of actually winning a GP. I'd say its a good idea. 14 regulars and 2 wildcards?

 

With the qualification criteria already in place for 2004, let's hope Olsen's plans are for 2005 and beyond, otherwise we have another farce about to unfold.

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John Poshbloke has too much power to allow Olsen fee reign - Ole's time of running the show (and reversing referees' decisions) has come to, at best, a stunted dead end

The Grand Prix brings in too much money to be changed - the way it is currently setup is perfect for TV

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It should be like the old format of 16 riders,20 heats,all riders getting all gate positions and you could still have an A final with the top four point scorers.Top point scorer getting first choice of gate,2nd,second choice and so on.Winner of A final gets 10 bonus points,2nd 6,3rd 4,4th 2.

 

Isn't that the original GP formula?

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John Poshbloke has too much power to allow Olsen fee reign - Ole's time of running the show (and reversing referees' decisions) has come to, at best, a stunted dead end

The Grand Prix brings in too much money to be changed - the way it is currently setup is perfect for TV

 

I also think its sensible to keep it as it is. Whilst this "top 2 go through" is not speedway as the traditionalists know it. It does makes the whole thing much easier to follow and consequently is more likely to attract the interest of the layperson.

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