PHILIPRISING Posted November 1, 2016 Report Share Posted November 1, 2016 I'm sure you're right but I think the Star article said it was Castagna & Phil Morris plus Ref. Both Castagna and Morris had quotes about the ban. THEY were all on the Jury but as explained earlier the Race Director does not have a vote. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humphrey Appleby Posted November 1, 2016 Report Share Posted November 1, 2016 THEY were all on the Jury but as explained earlier the Race Director does not have a vote. He can presumably influence the vote though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted November 1, 2016 Report Share Posted November 1, 2016 He can presumably influence the vote though. He could or should have been involved with evidence of what Greg, according to Greg, showed him the alleged faulty clutch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted November 1, 2016 Report Share Posted November 1, 2016 THEY were all on the Jury but as explained earlier the Race Director does not have a vote. Thanks. But he would have had the technical knowledge and could be used in that way ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crescent girl Posted November 2, 2016 Report Share Posted November 2, 2016 The MA appointment to the Melbourne jury was Brendan Gledhill from Mildura. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duane Posted November 2, 2016 Report Share Posted November 2, 2016 Otherwise known by many in Australia as "the COUNT without the O"....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GiveusaB Posted November 2, 2016 Report Share Posted November 2, 2016 I don't think it matters who's in the pits tbh..... I think each rider should have a limited number and be done with it! However, I do think that Greg should've been fined for his actions and get Monster Joe to pay !!! They can then refund all the fans that paid to watch the farcical event ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavan Posted November 2, 2016 Report Share Posted November 2, 2016 Thanks for the clarification. Correct me if I'm wrong, but surely Wolfgang Glas was the worst-ever referee for a Grand Prix? I'm sure he was the referee to the Swedish round in 2000, when he totally missed Loram clatter into Rickardsson, excluded Rickardsson, tried to reverse his decision... but a FIM Jury declared he couldn't do that. All the best Rob Your correct. Mark misjudged the entry to the corner and took Tony off, possibly the only time Mark ever took a rider off. They excluded Tony and then mayhem ensued. Just remember Crumpie going ballistic saying you cant reverse a decision. Mark just sat on his bike in the pits shrugging his shoulders, calmest man there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucifer sam Posted November 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2016 Your correct. Mark misjudged the entry to the corner and took Tony off, possibly the only time Mark ever took a rider off. They excluded Tony and then mayhem ensued. Just remember Crumpie going ballistic saying you cant reverse a decision. Mark just sat on his bike in the pits shrugging his shoulders, calmest man there From what I recall, it was the last in a trail of refereeing cock-ups throughout that GP, and Tony Steele was given the remaining rounds of the season, because Wolfgang Glas wasn't up to the job. All the best Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavan Posted November 2, 2016 Report Share Posted November 2, 2016 From what I recall, it was the last in a trail of refereeing cock-ups throughout that GP, and Tony Steele was given the remaining rounds of the season, because Wolfgang Glas wasn't up to the job. All the best Rob think you are right there as well. Mark was never ever a dirty or hard rider but as i say he completely misjudged the speed Tony was going into the corner and took him off. Even a die-hard Brit and Loram fan everyone knew Mark had to go. Speaking to him at a later date he said the same but thats why he just didnt do anything but wait on his bike and if they excluded him he wouldnt have argued. Only seen Mark really angry 3 times. Once when Nielsen rode him hard in a gp , Mark passed him back and give him the longest look over a shoulder ever as they crossed the line. Then when Nicki had him off in a gp and Mark was on his bike for the re run bashing the gate as the race started, and then finally after Lee Richardson fenced him in the British Final at Coventry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Clemens Posted November 5, 2016 Report Share Posted November 5, 2016 The SGP is a closed shop peopled by the same tedious faces resulting in a tedious competition with few saving graces Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waiheke1 Posted November 5, 2016 Report Share Posted November 5, 2016 The SGP is a closed shop peopled by the same tedious faces resulting in a tedious competition with few saving gracesPlease explain in what way it is a closed shop? which riders were not able to be involved in the qualifying rounds.Tedious? I guess the exceptional quality of racing this year is one of the "few saving graces." Racing that is as good as you would see on any track in any era is good enough reason for me to enjoy watching. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starman2006 Posted November 5, 2016 Report Share Posted November 5, 2016 The SGP is a closed shop peopled by the same tedious faces resulting in a tedious competition with few saving graces Verse 2 ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Clemens Posted November 5, 2016 Report Share Posted November 5, 2016 Please explain in what way it is a closed shop? which riders were not able to be involved in the qualifying rounds. Tedious? I guess the exceptional quality of racing this year is one of the "few saving graces." Racing that is as good as you would see on any track in any era is good enough reason for me to enjoy watching. It should be open to all comers with 32 riders competing in the GP's riding 6 GPs each. 12 GPs altogether I call it has a I see it we all have our opinions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waiheke1 Posted November 6, 2016 Report Share Posted November 6, 2016 It should be open to all comers with 32 riders competing in the GP's riding 6 GPs each. 12 GPs altogether I call it has a I see it we all have our opinions Surely it is open to all comers? Or can u name a rider not able to compete in the qualifiers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted November 6, 2016 Report Share Posted November 6, 2016 It should be open to all comers with 32 riders competing in the GP's riding 6 GPs each. 12 GPs altogether I call it has a I see it we all have our opinions You are restricting it to 32 riders though,don't understand your thoughts regarding the 6 GPs each. but you are entitled to your opinion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waiheke1 Posted November 7, 2016 Report Share Posted November 7, 2016 32 riders surely just dilutes the quality. and increases the chance the best rider over the season won't win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddi Posted November 7, 2016 Report Share Posted November 7, 2016 It should be open to all comers with 32 riders competing in the GP's riding 6 GPs each. 12 GPs altogether I call it has a I see it we all have our opinions Terrible idea IMO. Who decides where a rider rides and does he get to ride on his favourite tracks? Some tracks are great for overtaking and some are just 'gaters paradises'. People might also choose not to attend if it is a 'poor field' at a specific GP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk_martin Posted November 7, 2016 Report Share Posted November 7, 2016 ...having been caught with his pants down because Hancock is not much of an actor and having his brand associated with cheating ,possibly his presence will have the reverse effect now I think Monster Joe is oblivious to all of that. He didn't care much when Darcy Ward, who's house must have been brimming over with complimentary energy drinks, was caught "dehydrated" at the SGP a couple of years ago. I mean, what does dehydration tell you about the energy drink's qualities? But it didn't matter, he continued with the sponsorship of Darcy Ward regardless. The same will go for Monster Joe's country-mate. As long as people keep talking about you-know-what (to avoid mentioning the Brand for the third time in one post) he's happy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFMDan Posted November 8, 2016 Report Share Posted November 8, 2016 Forgive this idiotic, but honest, question . . . um, who is "Monster Joe"? HB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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