Alan_Jones Posted March 1, 2014 Report Share Posted March 1, 2014 <some sensible stuff> The "tactical" switching of 3rd heat leader and 2nd strings will give the TM something to think about instead of the old problem of protecting his 7 ride ringer at reserve. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebrum Posted March 1, 2014 Report Share Posted March 1, 2014 When it was announced, back in November, that a new format would be introduced to protect the draft riders, the present CMA was always a big stumbling block. Now, 3 months down the line, It appears, nothing has been done about it. All we have is a new program of heats and riders, and as someone had previously said, that could have been sorted out in a few hours.......... Why did it take so long......... Why does it matter why it took so long??? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g13webb Posted March 1, 2014 Report Share Posted March 1, 2014 To keep you in suspenders GRW123? AND to prompt 47 pages of postings on this forum! No doubt a lot of the 47 pages of postings have been accredited to total garbage, similar to the one you posted above. At least I have tried to be proactive and bring issues to other peoples attention. Probably some feel I'm wrong in what I say, others just want a quite life. But I have never ridiculed other people posts to get myself noticed. I was brought up with a lot more integrity then that...... What a pity you weren't...... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E I Addio Posted March 1, 2014 Report Share Posted March 1, 2014 But I have never ridiculed other people posts to get myself noticed. I was brought up with a lot more integrity then that...... What a pity you weren't...... The irony ! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 No doubt a lot of the 47 pages of postings have been accredited to total garbage, similar to the one you posted above. At least I have tried to be proactive and bring issues to other peoples attention. Probably some feel I'm wrong in what I say, others just want a quite life. But I have never ridiculed other people posts to get myself noticed. I was brought up with a lot more integrity then that...... What a pity you weren't...... What issues exactly?? Do you mean your 'imagined' issues that were going to bring the sport to its knees because the format wasn't announced?? What's 'being proactive' about that?? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagpuss Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 Also I think number 7's must be required to take all four of their heats, injury on the night excepted. Teams with a strong reserve already have an advantage and they shouldn't be taking extra rides unless its to replace a member of the top five or a reserve injured that night. Difficult to police perhaps but pretty important IMO. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattK Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 The top 5 averages will definitely be calculated as per usual, so there's likely to be a fair amount if swapping between 3, 4 & 5 and, in the case if teams like Birmingham, potentially between all five! Will there be a lot of swapping places, or will in fact third heatleaders find themselves getting dropped before they gain a new average? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritPete Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 Ask Matt Ford, he's in charge of all the fiddles! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluejigger Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 He actually plays the double bass ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritPete Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 He actually plays the double bass ! That's like a big fiddle! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
False dawn Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 Any chance to get confirmed gating positions for this new formula? Has anyone seen the gate positions published anywhere? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tocha Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 Much needed - the existing cannot be transposed. Could be very difficult (if not impossible) to ensure each rider gets one gate off 1,2,3 & 4. This works in Sweden where they have heat leaders wearing blue/yellow helmets for some heats. In fact, the Swedish leagues have no toss for gate positions at all except heat 15.. The home side are allocated one and three for heat one, then subsequent heats are alternated. However, to balance this, in heat one the away side have their no. one in gate two not four. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krompa Posted March 3, 2014 Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 Has anyone seen the gate positions published anywhere? Emailed BSPA (office@speedwaygb.co and pressoffice@speedwaygb.co) and waiting for reply. Hopefully they will be able to help soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TesarRacing Posted March 3, 2014 Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 For the umpteenth time, it's not the format that has been the concern - but you choose to ignore whilst trying to be smart. Watch this space. The title of this thread is: "When Will The New Race Format Be Out & How Can Teams Name Riders When They Don't Know It?" So if that is not your concern, you're on the wrong thread!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyE Posted March 3, 2014 Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 Emailed BSPA (office@speedwaygb.co and pressoffice@speedwaygb.co) and waiting for reply. Hopefully they will be able to help soon. I admire an optimist! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete cc Posted March 3, 2014 Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 I admire an optimist! Why? whats wrong with his eye sight? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Shovlar Posted March 3, 2014 Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 Unlike the last couple of years a teams number one can ride at either 1, 3, or 5. This is a definite. So Poole could stick Darcy at 5 as that is the hardest position in the team. However the team positions could become fluid throughout the season depending on which team we are meeting and their lineup positions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racers and royals Posted March 3, 2014 Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 Unlike the last couple of years a teams number one can ride at either 1, 3, or 5. This is a definite. So Poole could stick Darcy at 5 as that is the hardest position in the team. However the team positions could become fluid throughout the season depending on which team we are meeting and their lineup positions. Pretty sure Poole will only know how the other team are lining up when they are away-the home team I think have to declare riding order first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted March 3, 2014 Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 Unlike the last couple of years a teams number one can ride at either 1, 3, or 5. This is a definite. So Poole could stick Darcy at 5 as that is the hardest position in the team. However the team positions could become fluid throughout the season depending on which team we are meeting and their lineup positions.Something that is very welcome to my mind as it will actually give team managers something to think about. Opportunities to make a difference in recent times have been limited and perhaps required little thought eg shall I put my No1 on a double against a weaker pair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A ORLOV Posted March 3, 2014 Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 (edited) Pretty sure Poole will only know how the other team are lining up when they are away-the home team I think have to declare riding order first. It would be better if both teams had to declare at the same time, then one or two changes in expected line up may spice the meeting up. Edited March 3, 2014 by A ORLOV 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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