Mixy230 Posted March 25, 2013 Report Share Posted March 25, 2013 I think that normal 3, 2, 1 on semi's & 6, 4, 2 on Final makes the final more worth while and awards the big achievement of getting to finals (imo 6, 4, 2, 1)Should be awarded in the final as 4th should get a point for getting there. M 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horneymikh Posted March 25, 2013 Report Share Posted March 25, 2013 I'd not seen anything about this so was surprised. Even the scorechart I downloaded off here (which is excellent BTW) had a reminder about double points for the final. I think it should be doiuble points, for the final. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mixy230 Posted March 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2013 I missed it to ! maybe its just a mistake? (I spent 15mins explaining the rules to the wife "as I do every damn GP" Then noticed they gave no double points on the final! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILIPRISING Posted March 25, 2013 Report Share Posted March 25, 2013 NO double points this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mixy230 Posted March 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2013 (edited) Philip, thanks for confirmation. Do you have an opinion on this? Edited March 25, 2013 by Mixy230 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILIPRISING Posted March 25, 2013 Report Share Posted March 25, 2013 MY first impression was that as the 2012 title chase went to the pen-ultimate race why change it but I can see that, in theory, it should keep the competition even tighter. Time will tell, don't think it is a big deal really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f-s-p Posted March 25, 2013 Report Share Posted March 25, 2013 Someone has counted the points from past few seasons to prove a point when he/she asked for this change. Would the top3 plces had changed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humphrey Appleby Posted March 25, 2013 Report Share Posted March 25, 2013 MY first impression was that as the 2012 title chase went to the pen-ultimate race why change it but I can see that, in theory, it should keep the competition even tighter. Time will tell, don't think it is a big deal really. Generally a bigger points differential keeps things more competitive, as it allows one-off results to challenge consistency. That's why F1 changed their system a few seasons ago. At the end of the day though, if one rider dominates then it doesn't matter what point system is used... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyE Posted March 25, 2013 Report Share Posted March 25, 2013 I am OK with no double points in the final feeling very much that qualifying for the semis and then the final gives riders an extra opportunity to garner more points. There are parallels with the much maligned 'Joker' and no doubling makes, in my opinion, the points gained more 'honest'. As others have said, it should keep the series more competetive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritPete Posted March 25, 2013 Report Share Posted March 25, 2013 It's much better without double points, because riders that progress to the final have a chance of scoring up to 6 extra points. Far better, in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted March 25, 2013 Report Share Posted March 25, 2013 (edited) I don't mind either way - single or double points! However I do feel, as someone else has already posted, that in the final, all 4 riders should score something, maybe 4,3,2,1. or 6.4.2.1. But it won't change again now for this season! Edited March 25, 2013 by Skidder1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_minall Posted March 25, 2013 Report Share Posted March 25, 2013 I like single points because it will keep the scores closer, however I was also a fan of the final points being 6, 4, 2, 1. maybe they could consider making the points 4, 3, 2, 1 so there's still a bigger reward for winning (albeit only 1 point) but it will also reward a rider for getting to the final. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Know Posted March 25, 2013 Report Share Posted March 25, 2013 Another cock up by the bsi/img. The final should get extra points and all they needed to change was 1 point for last. When will they change a rule for the better ? Suppose follows on from a slick track makes good racing ala ole olsen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigcatdiary Posted March 25, 2013 Report Share Posted March 25, 2013 I think it's great that they have standardised race points throughout, now we just need to get rid of the ridiculous joker from the SWC, keep it simple. Works for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Central Posted March 25, 2013 Report Share Posted March 25, 2013 MY first impression was that as the 2012 title chase went to the pen-ultimate race why change it but I can see that, in theory, it should keep the competition even tighter. Time will tell, don't think it is a big deal really. Not really true that theory though, is it? It also means that is just a little more difficult for riders further back to make up a few extra points in one GP; therefore not aiding them put in a challenge. One extra query. What happened to the winter decision not to have the Semi-Final gate picks done at the "desk" but instead at the rider's pit bay. Quietly shelved? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILIPRISING Posted March 25, 2013 Report Share Posted March 25, 2013 THE thinking behind the 'draw' change was that it would cut down the time between Heat 20 and the first semi but upon further consideration it was agreed that we could speed up the existing process, which we did at Western Springs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BWitcher Posted March 25, 2013 Report Share Posted March 25, 2013 Why this obsession that you should gain something extra for reaching the final? You HAVE gained extra by scoring more in the semi.. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveallan81 Posted March 26, 2013 Report Share Posted March 26, 2013 It came as news to me and knackered my sheet a bit into the bargain. Another wee change I spotted was that a zero points return now ranks higher than a disqualification in rider ties. Which I take to mean if rider A scored 3 2 1 1 R and Rider B scored 3 2 1 1 X, Rider A would rank higher. Last season they would have been deemed as equal and gone to head-to-head. I think the change to 3-2-1-0 is for the better, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fourentee Posted March 26, 2013 Report Share Posted March 26, 2013 Generally a bigger points differential keeps things more competitive, as it allows one-off results to challenge consistency. That's why F1 changed their system a few seasons ago. I think there was also an element of helping the lower-ranked teams with their sponsors when they could see a few points on the board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mixy230 Posted March 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 BWitcher, Did not see any replies that were OBSESSIVE about double points! Just a question and a few opinions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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