racers and royals Posted January 26, 2014 Report Share Posted January 26, 2014 . That's catchy. There are exciting weeks ahead as we hear of each fascinating choice of number. My favourite integer is 37. I do hope it Is chosen by someone. . Chris Harris has chosen 37 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bavarian Posted January 26, 2014 Report Share Posted January 26, 2014 This numbers game is so boring. Who cares about the riders numbers? This is about as exciting as the invention of the green helmet colours a few years ago. Who cares? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinsgirl Posted January 26, 2014 Report Share Posted January 26, 2014 As long as the helmet colors stay I'm sure we can all follow it , new or experienced fans. Why not just be positive about it and if it doesn't work, the moaners can say I told you so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDY69 Posted January 26, 2014 Report Share Posted January 26, 2014 As long as the helmet colors stay I'm sure we can all follow it , new or experienced fans. Why not just be positive about it and if it doesn't work, the moaners can say I told you so. It's not about following it though is it - the new numbers do nothing for the fans, you know, the ones who ultimately keep all the riders in employment. At least before their number gave an indication of rank, now it's completely irrelevant to the GP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Central Posted January 26, 2014 Report Share Posted January 26, 2014 Chris Harris has chosen 37 999 numbers (less just the few taken) and HE has taken my favourite of 40 years. I have changed my favourite number. It clearly is not as 'lucky' as I thought. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinsgirl Posted January 26, 2014 Report Share Posted January 26, 2014 It's not about following it though is it - the new numbers do nothing for the fans, you know, the ones who ultimately keep all the riders in employment. At least before their number gave an indication of rank, now it's completely irrelevant to the GP.How do you know the new numbers do nothing for the fans? ..and yes, it is all about following it - everyone wants to know whats going on. If you can't follow the racing with a program and the commentator, you won't follow any system! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDY69 Posted January 26, 2014 Report Share Posted January 26, 2014 How do you know the new numbers do nothing for the fans? ..and yes, it is all about following it - everyone wants to know whats going on. If you can't follow the racing with a program and the commentator, you won't follow any system! Add helmet colours and that's exactly right, their number is irrelevant. With the old numbers at least for the new fan they could understand who the favourites might be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunty Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 Add helmet colours and that's exactly right, their number is irrelevant. With the old numbers at least for the new fan they could understand who the favourites might be. The favorites will be top of the standings, everyone is level in the first meeting and anyone can go on to win the world championship. What number did Tai ware last year and Darcy and what will Holder ware this year if we still had 1-15. So that point is not relivent due to riders having injuries and being asked back as wild cards! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ndbendbeerhut Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 Anyone got the full list of numbers yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racers and royals Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 (edited) Anyone got the full list of numbers yet?At the moment we have Woffinden 1 Pedersen 5 Holder 23 Harris 37 Ward 43 Hancock 45 NKI 88 Emil 89 Bjerre 91 So that leaves Jonsson 100 ?? Hampel Zagar 55 ?? Smolinski 84 ?? Kasprzak Lingdren Edited January 28, 2014 by racers and royals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ndbendbeerhut Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 Thanks for that. Just wondered if sgp and sec start numbers could differ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Central Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 Thanks for that. Just wondered if sgp and sec start numbers could differ? Surely not. I'm sure that BSI and OneSport will make every effort to cooperate on this and all matters for the benefit of Speedway as a whole. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theknow 2 Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 And having things like merchandise available creates engagement for fans with the sport. I think it's a good way to 'hook' youngsters into the sport. Remember how many kids were wearing Woffy or Holder shirts at Cardiff last year? Quite a few. Dont really think so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILIPRISING Posted January 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 FULL list of SGP riders' numbers will be announced this week ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racers and royals Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 Darcy Ward confirmed as 43 looks as if he and Chris Holder are racing as a team with same leathers design. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BWitcher Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 It's not about following it though is it - the new numbers do nothing for the fans, you know, the ones who ultimately keep all the riders in employment. At least before their number gave an indication of rank, now it's completely irrelevant to the GP. Quite the opposite, the new numbers will do everything for the fans, you will know exactly who your rider is. Any casual fan watching the odd GP here or there will soon know who the riders are. It can be used for riders merchandise (if the merchandise is of good quality) and be a major boost. I can remember owning a Mikael Max cap with the No 5 on it, out of date the season after. The actual numbering system now is confusing, The guy wearing 1 could be in 6th place in the championship. Last season means nothing, so the numbers are worthless anyway. I wonder who the first rider will be to have their number 'retired'. Dont really think so. Don't know much then do you. Go to a Nascar race and ask anyone and I mean anyone in the crowd who number 24, or number 48 is, or even who used to be No 3 and they will tell you. Go to a GP and ask who no 7 is and 80% won't know without looking at their programme. Riders retaining the same number creates awareness, continuity and a brand. That can only be a good thing. How it is utilised is something different and it remains to be seen which riders take advantage of it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCB Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 After his kevlars a couple of season ago I'll be upset if AJ is not #95 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DutchGrasstrack Posted January 29, 2014 Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 The numbers:1. Tai Woffinden (GB)33. Jaroslaw Hampel (PL)88. Niels-Kristian Iversen (DK)45. Greg Hancock (US)5. Nicki Pedersen (DK)89. Emil Sayfutdinov (RU)55. Matej Zagar (SI)43. Darcy Ward (AU)507. Krzysztof Kasprzak (PL)66. Fredrik Lindgren (SE)23. Chris Holder (AU)100. Andreas Jonsson (SE)91. Kenneth Bjerre (DK)84. Martin Smolinski (DE)37. Chris Harris (GB)16. Wildcard---17. Reserve 118. Reserve 2---19. Troy Batchelor (AU)20. Michael Jepsen Jensen (DK) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racers and royals Posted January 29, 2014 Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 This has got to be the quote of the decade from Paul Bellamy-taken from the GP website “I can’t wait to see which number comes out on top at the end of the year. With another competitive World Championship race in prospect, all we know is that it will be somewhere between No.1 and No.507.” 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDY69 Posted January 29, 2014 Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 Quite the opposite, the new numbers will do everything for the fans, you will know exactly who your rider is. Any casual fan watching the odd GP here or there will soon know who the riders are. Oh I see, I thought their name gave us a big clue. Are you suggesting that they will announce "in red, it's number 45, in blue number 37 rather than say/display their name? It can be used for riders merchandise (if the merchandise is of good quality) and be a major boost. I can remember owning a Mikael Max cap with the No 5 on it, out of date the season after. Without the number 5 it would've been timeless! The actual numbering system now is confusing, The guy wearing 1 could be in 6th place in the championship. Last season means nothing, so the numbers are worthless anyway. I wonder who the first rider will be to have their number 'retired'. Don't know much then do you. Go to a Nascar race and ask anyone and I mean anyone in the crowd who number 24, or number 48 is, or even who used to be No 3 and they will tell you. Go to a GP and ask who no 7 is and 80% won't know without looking at their programme. Riders retaining the same number creates awareness, continuity and a brand. That can only be a good thing. How it is utilised is something different and it remains to be seen which riders take advantage of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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