Super Blue Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 (edited) Thought I'd get this one under way now the lineup is all but complete . Confirmed so far Ben Barker Richie Worrall Kevin Doolan Ritchie Hawkins Adam Skornicki Morten Risager Kyly Howarth Richard Lawson Rusty Harrison Andre Compton Nico Covatti + 1 TBC A quite varied and intriguing lineup . Already seen a couple of changes from the original field , Ronan Tungate and Jason Doyle obviously now withdrawn . Its a shame from my point of view that so few Witches are involved but unavoidable injuries have had taken care of that . Should see some interesting racing on the night and in what is usually a fitting finale we are so often shown that the ultimate winner is not always the best or fastest rider . I've seen riders half a lap ahead in the past only to run out of fuel or bike pack up when virtually in sight of the chequered flag . 16 laps in the final is the ultimate test of man and machine and I for one have absolutely no idea who's likely to win ! Opinions ? Edited October 13, 2013 by Super Blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orion Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 How many laps is the final ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 How many laps is the final ? often about 27 if including reruns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ndbendbeerhut Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 Hate to think what the 2014 side will be if those name's are in the frame for a place! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCB Posted October 14, 2013 Report Share Posted October 14, 2013 (edited) How many laps is the final ? Knowing how the Louis'* like to penny pinch, probably 4 these days! What a terrible line-up for a once fabulous individual meeting that some great names have won. *Substitute for pretty much any member of the BSPA Edited October 14, 2013 by SCB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SFTGNigel Posted October 14, 2013 Report Share Posted October 14, 2013 (edited) As a newbie, can I ask what the exact format of the meeting is likely to be and probable end time? Edited October 14, 2013 by SFTG Nigel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Blue Posted October 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2013 As a newbie, can I ask what the exact format of the meeting is likely to be and probably end time? They have 12 riders competing over normal 4 lap races to qualify for an 8 rider 16 lap final , the 8 riders in the final go from 2 sets of starting gates and those starting from the back grid are given additional points to compensate for this . All would become clear ( Ish ) if you were able to attend . I would imagine the end time would probably be about 9-30 without too many crashes or reruns . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFTGNigel Posted October 14, 2013 Report Share Posted October 14, 2013 Thanks, may try to make it now the Elite Final 2nd leg is looking difficult. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavan Posted October 14, 2013 Report Share Posted October 14, 2013 (edited) Knowing how the Louis'* like to penny pinch, probably 4 these days! What a terrible line-up for a once fabulous individual meeting that some great names have won. *Substitute for pretty much any member of the BSPA agreed but what were you expecting we arent in the elite anymore! Barker and Worrall are there. Doyle and Cook declined. Im going for a shock win in Risager to poodle round the white line for 16 laps Edited October 14, 2013 by Gavan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted October 14, 2013 Report Share Posted October 14, 2013 sponsored by the Daily Mirror - how times have changed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Blue Posted October 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2013 Chris Mills apparently completes the lineup . A puzzling choice , one has to wonder why ????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CardinalSin Posted October 14, 2013 Report Share Posted October 14, 2013 Not the most inspiring line up it has to be said. It used to be the opportunity to try a new rider or two out but no longer it seems. It must be tricky getting riders to sign up for this nowadays though to be fair. As bruv has said above, used to be sponsored by the daily Mirror and I'm sure the prize money attracted the best. With riders now riding so many meetings, do they really fancy a marathon individual event at the end of a long season, on more than likely modest (If any) prize money? Things just ain't like they used to be! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickthemuppet Posted October 14, 2013 Report Share Posted October 14, 2013 How I see it Ben Barker............3/1 Adam Skorniki........7/2 Richie Worrall.........6/1 Morten Risager........6/1 Richard Lawson.......8/1 Karl Howarth...........10/1 Kevin Doohan..........14/1 Nic Covatti.................14/1 Rickie Hawkins...........20/1 Rusty Harrison...........25/1 Andre Compton...........251 Chris Mills....................50/1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScotsman Posted October 15, 2013 Report Share Posted October 15, 2013 FTG boring dustfest then Might have been interested in giving it a look but the field is pretty unappetising and it's getting a bit chilly in the evening for marathon nights so I might not bother. Can see why not many top class riders would want to hammer their bikes over 16 laps!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavan Posted October 15, 2013 Report Share Posted October 15, 2013 It's the overall highest points scorer that wins the event. Chris Mills completing the line-up = a popular rider (where popular can also be read as "local & cheap", i.e. Louis worked to a budget and once he had signed up EL big guns Skornicki and Covatti , there was not a lot left over). i know that im an Ippo fan been to at least 20 16 lappers in my time. Im going for Risager though to accumulate decent points and then do ok in the 16 lapper itself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluPanther Posted October 15, 2013 Report Share Posted October 15, 2013 With no Klindt in the line up, anyone could win this now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZODIAK Posted October 15, 2013 Report Share Posted October 15, 2013 Pretty poor effort from Ippo here. Certainly has a look of "I can't really be ar$ed" from Louis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aries Posted October 15, 2013 Report Share Posted October 15, 2013 (edited) Got to admit It does look a bit of a tired effort. I fully appreciate an earlier post saying these days it must be tricky getting riders to do it, but even a couple of talented young newcomers with an eye on next year, would have captured the imagination a little more. I have always loved the 16 lapper ever since I was a nipper in the 80's, and after another season where my interest has again waned, and not attended many meetings, I had this one down as one meeting I was going to attend. But alas I'll now be spending the money on a nice meal out with the Mrs instead, and I'll enjoy that more. I'd probably never had said that a couple of years ago. (Don't tell her I said that Badge ) Edited October 15, 2013 by Bloomy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted October 16, 2013 Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 (edited) Pretty poor effort from Ippo here. Certainly has a look of "I can't really be ar$ed" from Louis. Team A Team BBarker Skornicki Covatti Worrall R/R R/R Lawson Howarth Risager Harrison Compton Doolan Hawkins Mills Thats stronger than most PL matches would have so not such a poor field in that context. Edited October 16, 2013 by dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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