ouch Posted July 23, 2018 Report Share Posted July 23, 2018 With gate & go being the norm at over half the Prem circuits and a pretty big part for the rest, is it time to embrace it and run flying laps as part of the meeting. Maybe run 10 1 lap, 10 two lap and 5 (nominated) four lap heats all adding to the score. We could also have match races where they start half a lap apart and points are scored by how close a rider catches up to the other. We’ve got to start thinking outside the box as your regular four lap race just doesn’t cut the mustard anymore imo. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehone Posted July 23, 2018 Report Share Posted July 23, 2018 Kings Lynn were doing 'hot laps' at the start of the season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve roberts Posted July 24, 2018 Report Share Posted July 24, 2018 6 hours ago, ouch said: With gate & go being the norm at over half the Prem circuits and a pretty big part for the rest, is it time to embrace it and run flying laps as part of the meeting. Maybe run 10 1 lap, 10 two lap and 5 (nominated) four lap heats all adding to the score. We could also have match races where they start half a lap apart and points are scored by how close a rider catches up to the other. We’ve got to start thinking outside the box as your regular four lap race just doesn’t cut the mustard anymore imo. ...I seem to recall Oxford giving this a go when Steve Purchase was the promoter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midland Red Posted July 24, 2018 Report Share Posted July 24, 2018 The CO held The Warwickshire Flying Mile races back in the 60s! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ouch Posted July 24, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2018 Yes, but I mean as part of the meeting where scores count. In most cases like the meetings last night the other three laps are pointless. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waytogo28 Posted July 25, 2018 Report Share Posted July 25, 2018 For two meetings! And then the idea was dropped, I was told because it interrupted Buster's last-minute track prep. No announcement made. Part of the KLS "keep the fans in the dark" policy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainB Posted July 25, 2018 Report Share Posted July 25, 2018 1 hour ago, waytogo28 said: For two meetings! And then the idea was dropped, I was told because it interrupted Buster's last-minute track prep. No announcement made. Part of the KLS "keep the fans in the dark" policy. That is, after all, what people go to Speedway to see... a man driving around in a tractor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottyfan Posted July 25, 2018 Report Share Posted July 25, 2018 Remember Poole running the 1 lap dash races after the main meeting in the late 80’s early 90’s. The rider at the back dropped out until only two were left for the final lap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waytogo28 Posted July 25, 2018 Report Share Posted July 25, 2018 40 minutes ago, iainb said: That is, after all, what people go to Speedway to see... a man driving around in a tractor Even more interesting at KL is that the changes of machinery show us how they play very different roles ( with their attachments ) in the track prep. As well as the enormous amount of material shifted from the pile and packed down at the start. There is no shortage of interest for the supporter to enjoy in this respect. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
therefused Posted July 25, 2018 Report Share Posted July 25, 2018 On 7/24/2018 at 12:03 AM, stevehone said: Kings Lynn were doing 'hot laps' at the start of the season whatever happened to them? Brundle came in with his whole new meeting schedule and i think it lasted two meetings tops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Najjer Posted August 1, 2018 Report Share Posted August 1, 2018 On 7/25/2018 at 7:33 AM, Richard Weston said: Agree they should make an announcement. Those flying laps could make the track go slick and Buster would want to get the grip back. Why not do it after the meeting? I've said before, get the away team involved, the two highest scorers on the night could have a go and create a Top Gear style leader board. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iris123 Posted August 1, 2018 Report Share Posted August 1, 2018 I do remember Phil Morris doing this at Stralsund.trying to break an existing lap record.It is actually very very boring watching one rider going round on his ownsome.It is all down to time,and as that is down to some guy or gal with a stopwatch,not even accurate..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Najjer Posted August 1, 2018 Report Share Posted August 1, 2018 1 hour ago, iris123 said: I do remember Phil Morris doing this at Stralsund.trying to break an existing lap record.It is actually very very boring watching one rider going round on his ownsome.It is all down to time,and as that is down to some guy or gal with a stopwatch,not even accurate..... Even most bog standard go-kart tracks have sensors now for recording lap times. They are cheap as chips to buy and install. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trees Posted August 1, 2018 Report Share Posted August 1, 2018 I believe it was down to insurance and licensing ...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Smith Posted August 1, 2018 Report Share Posted August 1, 2018 2 hours ago, Trees said: I believe it was down to insurance and licensing ...... And totally boring for the spectators. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagpuss Posted August 4, 2018 Report Share Posted August 4, 2018 On 8/1/2018 at 10:06 PM, Daniel Smith said: And totally boring for the spectators. But at least they tried something different. If things fail then fair enough but at least have a go. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Smith Posted August 4, 2018 Report Share Posted August 4, 2018 5 hours ago, Bagpuss said: But at least they tried something different. If things fail then fair enough but at least have a go. I agree. They got both decisions right. Tried something new in the hot laps and then cancelled them, they didn't add much to the meeting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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