Trees Posted April 24, 2018 Report Share Posted April 24, 2018 (edited) 2 hours ago, Bagpuss said: 'Hot Laps' was introduced this season presumably by Robin Brundle to give those arriving before 7pm some extra entertainment before the meeting (SCB approved). Last week the whole Lynn team did it and then at their request it seems Belle Vue did the same (three laps per rider). It appears its been tweaked this week to be four riders from each team which is a good idea. I like the concept, and as somebody mentioned last week (Najjer?) a Top Gear / Stig style leaderboard across the season could beva great idea. Has this been suggested to Robin, the leaderboard? He knows now and thinks it’s a great idea so hopefully they can sort it Good call Najjer .... Edited April 24, 2018 by Trees 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Najjer Posted April 24, 2018 Report Share Posted April 24, 2018 1 hour ago, Trees said: Has this been suggested to Robin, the leaderboard? He knows now and thinks it’s a great idea so hopefully they can sort it Good call Najjer .... That's why I've been involved in marketing for 8 years on a daily basis! It's great to see team(s) embracing things like this and we can only hope other teams follow suit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starman2006 Posted April 24, 2018 Report Share Posted April 24, 2018 1 hour ago, foreverblue said: The track may suit them but fast starting is key, Kings Lynn has been a gaters track in recent times and I am not sure this team gate that well. Yes gating is always the key but shouldnt be an issue on a big track like KL, or BV, Swindon is more of a gaters track than the other two, and that is also a big track. its essential on tracks like monmore lakeside and eastie etc, but not so important on the big galloping tracks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starman2006 Posted April 24, 2018 Report Share Posted April 24, 2018 (edited) 12 minutes ago, Najjer said: That's why I've been involved in marketing for 8 years on a daily basis! It's great to see team(s) embracing things like this and we can only hope other teams follow suit. What do you market, sandcastles ... Havnt you got a Somerset thread to go on, instead of hanging round the Poole threads all the time. You would think you was a closit poole fan the amount of time you spend on them.. Edited April 24, 2018 by Starman2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fixer2 Posted April 24, 2018 Report Share Posted April 24, 2018 2 hours ago, g13webb said: The hot laps went down well last week. As someone who arrives early, it was nice to have something going on to get the fans excited before the meeting... Speaking to a friend who is always last to get here, he said it really annoyed him that he could hear the bikes going round, and wanted to be inside watching. He said he will come early from now on. Bearing that in mind, hopefully, we shouldn't need to delay the start any more waiting for those latecomers to get in. So being proactive, these 'Hot Laps' idea, has 3 benefits. 1, Added entertainment for the fans, 2, Provides additional track practice for the riders, and 3, It will do away with late starts.... Well done that man, How long will it be before all tracks offer something similar...... It's common place in Poland, great idea, gives riders from both sides a chance to suss out the track and moves the dirt line out so we don't have to wait until heat 5 to get some overtaking..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreverblue Posted April 24, 2018 Report Share Posted April 24, 2018 23 minutes ago, Starman2006 said: Yes gating is always the key but shouldnt be an issue on a big track like KL, or BV, Swindon is more of a gaters track than the other two, and that is also a big track. its essential on tracks like monmore lakeside and eastie etc, but not so important on the big galloping tracks. Maybe you haven't been to Saddlebow Road lately it was good years ago but now more of a gaters track than most in the country. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrss Posted April 24, 2018 Report Share Posted April 24, 2018 With the amount of rain we have had this afternoon I think the meeting will be off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mimmo Posted April 24, 2018 Report Share Posted April 24, 2018 Having just come past Saddlebow Road, if this rain doesn't stop within the next few hours, Buster's going to have a job on his hands making it anywhere near raceable for tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Najjer Posted April 24, 2018 Report Share Posted April 24, 2018 56 minutes ago, Starman2006 said: What do you market, sandcastles ... Havnt you got a Somerset thread to go on, instead of hanging round the Poole threads all the time. You would think you was a closit poole fan the amount of time you spend on them.. No, no I haven't as we haven't got a match this week. I have been discussing Kings Lynn with Kings Lynn supporters so don't flatter yourself. Anyway, after about 3 irrelevant postings about 'sandcastles' I'm finally going to ask... what on gods earth are you on about? Or have you finally completely lost the plot? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bald Bloke Posted April 24, 2018 Report Share Posted April 24, 2018 12 minutes ago, Mimmo said: Having just come past Saddlebow Road, if this rain doesn't stop within the next few hours, Buster's going to have a job on his hands making it anywhere near raceable for tomorrow. I'm 7 miles from track and its been raining here since 1pm, heavy at times, and still coming down with plenty of standing water. Hope it stops soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mimmo Posted April 24, 2018 Report Share Posted April 24, 2018 5 minutes ago, Bald Bloke said: I'm 7 miles from track and its been raining here since 1pm, heavy at times, and still coming down with plenty of standing water. Hope it stops soon. Unfortunately, showers are forecast tomorrow and for the following six days thereon after. It ain't looking good at the moment, which is a shame after the lovely weather last week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poole keith Posted April 24, 2018 Report Share Posted April 24, 2018 1 hour ago, Starman2006 said: What do you market, sandcastles ... Havnt you got a Somerset thread to go on, instead of hanging round the Poole threads all the time. You would think you was a closit poole fan the amount of time you spend on them.. najjer has made sensible posts,and it appears all fans have supported the flying lap idea,you reply with an ignorant and rude post, very poor show,like many others im completely baffled by your regular references to "sandcastles"please can you explain this to everyone? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray c Posted April 24, 2018 Report Share Posted April 24, 2018 Might be a blessing from poole point of view if is called of then ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray c Posted April 24, 2018 Report Share Posted April 24, 2018 Im warming to these pre laps proir to the meeting sounds a good idea perhaps matt should give it a try? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaColette Posted April 24, 2018 Report Share Posted April 24, 2018 36 minutes ago, ray c said: Im warming to these pre laps proir to the meeting sounds a good idea perhaps matt Doshould give it a try? Don't riders practice for a few laps after the parade, so not much difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray c Posted April 24, 2018 Report Share Posted April 24, 2018 3 minutes ago, lisa-colette said: Don't riders practice for a few laps after the parade, so not much difference. I think you will find they are laps at speed ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaColette Posted April 24, 2018 Report Share Posted April 24, 2018 8 minutes ago, ray c said: I think you will find they are laps at speed ? A practice lap is a practice lap, it is up to a rider how fast they want to go. If KL fans like it then good for them. But it wouldn't make me go any earlier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starman2006 Posted April 24, 2018 Report Share Posted April 24, 2018 1 hour ago, foreverblue said: Maybe you haven't been to Saddlebow Road lately it was good years ago but now more of a gaters track than most in the country. If its the same track it was then it shouldnt be a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aces51 Posted April 24, 2018 Report Share Posted April 24, 2018 Many years ago we used to have riders doing one lap record attempts. I'm not sure if that is intended as part of the hot laps but if not it is another slant on Najjer's leader board suggestion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray c Posted April 24, 2018 Report Share Posted April 24, 2018 (edited) 4 minutes ago, lisa-colette said: A practice lap is a practice lap, it is up to a rider how fast they want to go. If KL fans like it then good for them. But it wouldn't make me go any earlier. Not with 14 riders on the track at the same time thats a parade Edited April 24, 2018 by ray c 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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