TheScotsman Posted September 25, 2015 Report Share Posted September 25, 2015 If they can do 16 laps in this meeting, why do some riders refuel after an unsatisfactory start, thereby delaying a meeting? Indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Thumb Posted September 25, 2015 Report Share Posted September 25, 2015 (edited) If you only fill the tank for 5 or 6 laps you would have to re-fuel (less fuel = less weight) plus they fit bigger tanks for the 16 lapper . Edited September 25, 2015 by Tom Thumb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenga Posted September 25, 2015 Report Share Posted September 25, 2015 (edited) If they can do 16 laps in this meeting, why do some riders refuel after an unsatisfactory start, thereby delaying a meeting? bigger fuel tanks supplied by chris louis for the meeting. maybe it should be the norm at all meetings , therefore saving time etc.. sorry tom thumb, didnt see your post. Edited September 25, 2015 by jenga Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdmc82 Posted September 25, 2015 Report Share Posted September 25, 2015 If they can do 16 laps in this meeting, why do some riders refuel after an unsatisfactory start, thereby delaying a meeting? That's a very good point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesB Posted September 25, 2015 Report Share Posted September 25, 2015 They change to larger fuel tanks before the 16 lap final which are supplied specially for the purpose by Louis. Having said that, the Consolation final is over 6 laps, so a standard tank is capable of 6 laps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScotsman Posted September 25, 2015 Report Share Posted September 25, 2015 Here ya go........................... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRW3ofgLtqg&app=desktop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted September 25, 2015 Report Share Posted September 25, 2015 Not sure if there is any ruling on size of tank, but some riders really do use tiny ones that will only last 4and a bit laps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackadder Posted September 25, 2015 Report Share Posted September 25, 2015 Thanks for the replies. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travertine Posted September 26, 2015 Report Share Posted September 26, 2015 Here ya go........................... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRW3ofgLtqg&app=desktop Great video - 8 riders charging into that first corner is an awsome sight! Is that a hint of a message at the end of the video, along the lines of discussion in the 2016 thread? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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