Mad Max Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 It's about time they used transponders Is that when bikes turn into aliens? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pvm Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 It's about time they used transponders Couldn't agree more. With a transponder there would be no doubts as to whether it was a jump start or good start. You could also set a system up that randomises the time between the Green light coming on, and the tapes being released all with-in a set time period. Eg Start Marshall gives a signal that he's Happy, Ref Presses button, System then puts Green light on, with-in set time frame (1-2 secs), then then tapes are released with-in randomised set time frame. minimum1sec Maximum-2 secs (A trial would sort out the minor details). From the time the Ref get's the nod from the Start Marshall to the tapes being released is controlled by the electronics. It's something that should be trailed at least.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ndbendbeerhut Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 It's about time they used transponders Transponders... anyone think it's a professional sport. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 (edited) Even my kart has one. Not expensive and any money laid out would soon be recouped with clutch plates. Couldn't agree more. With a transponder there would be no doubts as to whether it was a jump start or good start. You could also set a system up that randomises the time between the Green light coming on, and the tapes being released all with-in a set time period. Eg Start Marshall gives a signal that he's Happy, Ref Presses button, System then puts Green light on, with-in set time frame (1-2 secs), then then tapes are released with-in randomised set time frame. minimum1sec Maximum-2 secs (A trial would sort out the minor details). From the time the Ref get's the nod from the Start Marshall to the tapes being released is controlled by the electronics. It's something that should be trailed at least.. It's such an obvious idea when you think about it. You could even get rid of tapes if you wanted. Edited September 9, 2016 by baldyman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ndbendbeerhut Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 Would u need a start Marshall? Or he could be the one setting the system? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScotsman Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 Need the tapes - even if they are just a hologram. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 Don't need tapes? How many other motor sports have tapes? But you could still use tapes if wanted to. You can also then have lap records and not guessing who crossed line first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Blue Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 Will be keeping up to date with this one tonight as well as keeping an eye on results elsewhere in the vain hope a playoff place might be achievable but certainly won't be holding my breath. A 4pt away win vital but on the road away from Foxhall form has been ridiculously erratic to say the least with the Witches all year. I just hope we can do enough to put pressure on the teams immediately above us. Time will tell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScotsman Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 Don't need tapes? How many other motor sports have tapes? But you could still use tapes if wanted to. You can also then have lap records and not guessing who crossed line first. The geriatrics that watch speedway like to see the tapes go up and the bikes launch and the helmet peaks catch the tapes all in one line of sight rather than have lights go out that no-one can see anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 Replace the tapes with barbed wire - that would stop it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 Okay well keep the tapes then for all the old gits 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScotsman Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 Ta much. Replace the tapes with barbed wire - that would stop it! Yeah now you're talking - and electrify it!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ndbendbeerhut Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 Okay well keep the tapes then for all the old gits Plenty of them at Foxhall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panthers89 Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 (edited) Covatti missing didn't know that . Makes the Witches task a little harder as they go in search of the much needed 4 points . Making the excuses early..... Oh dear Edited September 9, 2016 by Panthers89 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pob Posted September 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 Nicely done Panther89 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesB Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 That is a brilliant performance from all 7 under pressure. Well done to all. Are we going to make it? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robinh88 Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 great effort by the witches tonight there turnaround is quite remarkable 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 Get in!! Lets hope its not all for nothing on the end. Super Morten sealing it in 14 just for Baldyman! wink Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavan Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 Brilliant result what a chance we have now 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pob Posted September 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 Fantastic Witches 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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