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I think Hawkins raced far more aggressively in the number 2 than he did at reserve, I would also leave him as captain and let king concentrate on trying to score like a number 1

I agree Baldy, Ritchie a very good Captain too, much the best we've had TBH.
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Who do we go for as Captain next season? Hawkins was captain last year and seemed to do a pretty good job, so there is definitely a case for not taking it off him.

 

On the other hand, with all due respect to him, he looks the weak link in the 1-5 as his 5 point average was achieved riding at reserve practically all year so he's got a big season ahead to at least maintain that level if we're going to be successful.

 

Is there a case for giving the captaincy to someone else, and let Hawkins concentrate 100% on his own riding?

 

Danny King is our top man, number 1, and has plenty of experience now as a captain himself so for me I'd give Danny the captaincy and let Hawkins put all his efforts in to his own riding.

 

As for riding order, it's pretty common to go with your weakest rider at 2 so Hawkins at 2 partnering King?

 

Could be a decent partnership as both are good mates also.

Agree, King as captain for me too.

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I think it helped Ritchie being captain and would stick with him.

I dont think either would be upset at the other getting the job - they get on quite well!

Ritchie at 2 for me to start with and Nico at 6 to put him in 14 rather than 8.

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The riders themselves may have a say also. Hawkins had already made the decision to stop spannering for King next season way before he signed for us as he wanted to fully concentrate on his racing.

 

He may have the same feelings about the captaincy who knows.

 

I have said King would be my choice, and he would be all things being equal.

 

But Hawkins had the job this season and if he wanted to hold on to it, then perhaps it's best to keep him happy and let him continue.

 

Not as if he did a bad job of it and if he thrives on the extra responsibility and it gets that little bit more out of him then all well and good.


Doesn't the lowest average rider have to go at 7?

I always thought it was just the lowest two averaged riders have to be at reserve, but you could have them in any order you like.

 

Could be wrong though as things seem to change constantly in this sport!

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Actually swap Heeps and Manzares, then in the 3 races they are together, Manzares gets 2 inside gates and Heeps 1. Covatti at 7 gives him outside gates in heat 2, then swap him and Nielsen in 6 and 7 to even up rides.... :wink:

I agree, Camo at 3 for me. It will be the making of the lad!

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Hoping for a dull day in the sky and a scorcher on the track.

 

Just 10/11 weeks to wait now!

 

Happy New Year to all Witches fans - roll on 2015.

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