iand Posted August 16, 2019 Report Share Posted August 16, 2019 4 hours ago, bruno said: Just given the practice a watch after not bothering since the first round and quite enjoyed it surprisingly Ditto, 1st time I've enjoyed it, maybe had something to do with all 16 riders taking part. Interesting that when doing the draw the riders in general chose having the red gate twice option 1st then the blues gates option next. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waytogo28 Posted August 17, 2019 Report Share Posted August 17, 2019 Given the high rate of success from Red at that track, it was a no brainer for those with a reasonable choice. It is regrettable that speedway still involves such an inbuilt advantage of gate choices. After all these years a more even way of starting seems not to have been well thought out or even considered. Tai's comment that he has won three world titles without such a facility should not be disregarded. More often than not it is possible to pass if you possess the track craft or desire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OveFundinFan Posted August 17, 2019 Report Share Posted August 17, 2019 What would make gate selection by the rider even more less important would be if the nonsense of follow the leader for the first 3 or 4 races, usually the inside gates first and thats it. Its a good start to a meeting of such high calibre if you can bag 3 points in your first race. Why not put a few non GP riders out for at least 8 laps riding different lines particularly inside lines, to get a quicker racing line formed. That should even the gates out a bit. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Central Posted August 17, 2019 Report Share Posted August 17, 2019 Last year the inside gates, particularly red, had an advantage across the whole night. BUT the first four races were won off yellow AND so was the Final. it's not all about the red gate every time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OveFundinFan Posted August 17, 2019 Report Share Posted August 17, 2019 1 hour ago, Grand Central said: Last year the inside gates, particularly red, had an advantage across the whole night. BUT the first four races were won off yellow AND so was the Final. it's not all about the red gate every time. Yes I heard the stats re Mallila, so my post may not fit Mallila, nor Wroclaw a couple weeks ago where the racing was good from Heat 1..... but generally speaking something should be done. Either analyse whey, for instance, gate 1 at Mallila is so often the winning gate and do something to change it. Gates should be more even and racing from heat 1., that would be great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigACE Posted August 17, 2019 Report Share Posted August 17, 2019 Looking forward to it. Hopefully my faves will do well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screm Posted August 17, 2019 Report Share Posted August 17, 2019 Looking at photos from the track, its going to be wet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racers and royals Posted August 17, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2019 Bartosz "are you looking to win the title this season" what a fantastic question 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArthurRudge Posted August 17, 2019 Report Share Posted August 17, 2019 What an earth are BT bringing that pr1ck into the studio! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Central Posted August 17, 2019 Report Share Posted August 17, 2019 Let's hope racing is top notch. It's going to be a hard slog with the rest ... Thicko bimbo babbling trackside and Thicko Roscoe babbling in the studio. Why ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midland Red Posted August 17, 2019 Report Share Posted August 17, 2019 4 minutes ago, ArthurRudge said: What an earth are BT bringing that pr1ck into the studio! Nice hairdo tho’! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dukiedesmo Posted August 17, 2019 Report Share Posted August 17, 2019 Great idea for revamping the GP final points awarded though, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 ... Doh! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted August 17, 2019 Report Share Posted August 17, 2019 Hardly a great crowd for a gp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArthurRudge Posted August 17, 2019 Report Share Posted August 17, 2019 What a load of brown stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawk127 Posted August 17, 2019 Report Share Posted August 17, 2019 The GB manager adds nothing and BT sport are doing the paying punter (those now having to pay more to watch the BT sports channel) a disservice by having him sit in on a GP. Past his sell by date and an irritant to all genuine speedway supporters. Anyone with current riding experience and a personality would be better. Perhaps this is a sign that next year we will not have the BT coverage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star Lady Posted August 17, 2019 Report Share Posted August 17, 2019 Someone get Tin Tin out of the studio! 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted August 17, 2019 Report Share Posted August 17, 2019 Madsen can pass for fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racers and royals Posted August 17, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2019 Horrendous crash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Shovlar Posted August 17, 2019 Report Share Posted August 17, 2019 (edited) Carnage! Hope all riders ok. All up. Dudes should go imo. Edited August 17, 2019 by Steve Shovlar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soupy Posted August 17, 2019 Report Share Posted August 17, 2019 Could go either way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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