IronScorpion Posted July 30, 2020 Report Share Posted July 30, 2020 6 hours ago, geoff58 said: so is charles wright IE british champ If Craig Cook still rode for Belle Vue, I am pretty certain that you would not have posted that comment. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ch958 Posted August 1, 2020 Report Share Posted August 1, 2020 Mark Lemon has described the newly fitted speed transponders as a step forward for the sport. To me its just more money to not make anything better, along with 4 valvers, laydowns, etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil The Ace Posted August 1, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2020 6 minutes ago, ch958 said: Mark Lemon has described the newly fitted speed transponders as a step forward for the sport. To me its just more money to not make anything better, along with 4 valvers, laydowns, etc It helps to get GP though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foamfence Posted August 1, 2020 Report Share Posted August 1, 2020 10 minutes ago, ch958 said: Mark Lemon has described the newly fitted speed transponders as a step forward for the sport. To me its just more money to not make anything better, along with 4 valvers, laydowns, etc Totally agree, all this keeping up with the Jones's should be abandoned in favour of a back to basics approach, we should be going our own way (if we ever get started again). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted August 1, 2020 Report Share Posted August 1, 2020 1 hour ago, ch958 said: Mark Lemon has described the newly fitted speed transponders as a step forward for the sport. To me its just more money to not make anything better, along with 4 valvers, laydowns, etc Transponders and and timing loops - so cutting edge that the stock cars at Foxhall have it as standard . You know that grass roots amateur sport that due to the lack of professionalism can now run with a larger crowd than ever attends the speedway!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hyderd Posted August 1, 2020 Report Share Posted August 1, 2020 57 minutes ago, dontforgetthefueltapsbruv said: Transponders and and timing loops - so cutting edge that the stock cars at Foxhall have it as standard . You know that grass roots amateur sport that due to the lack of professionalism can now run with a larger crowd than ever attends the speedway!! could that be because there are no local matches, Stock car fans travel from all over the country to get their fix. If it was a weekly or fortnightly thing I think the crowds would dwindle because of all the traveling, fans would have to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted August 1, 2020 Report Share Posted August 1, 2020 21 minutes ago, hyderd said: could that be because there are no local matches, Stock car fans travel from all over the country to get their fix. If it was a weekly or fortnightly thing I think the crowds would dwindle because of all the traveling, fans would have to do. Agree with that totally My reply was two fold - re professionalism and being allowed to run with crowds and the irony of the previous post it replied to re transponders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ch958 Posted August 1, 2020 Report Share Posted August 1, 2020 2 hours ago, dontforgetthefueltapsbruv said: Transponders and and timing loops - so cutting edge that the stock cars at Foxhall have it as standard . You know that grass roots amateur sport that due to the lack of professionalism can now run with a larger crowd than ever attends the speedway!! I'm afraid i don't understand your post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted August 1, 2020 Report Share Posted August 1, 2020 10 minutes ago, ch958 said: I'm afraid i don't understand your post Oh well never mind. Will leave you to work it out if you can. If not then I'd just be wasting my time trying again 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ch958 Posted August 1, 2020 Report Share Posted August 1, 2020 you just not making clear your message, don't know if you agree or disagree with my post, irony rarely works on social media Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ch958 Posted August 1, 2020 Report Share Posted August 1, 2020 54 minutes ago, geoff58 said: nice to know you know more than a professional well i know the sport has no money. What do you think it will add? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trees Posted August 2, 2020 Report Share Posted August 2, 2020 On 8/1/2020 at 1:50 PM, Phil The Ace said: It helps to get GP though At least we should get "true" track records ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Smith Posted August 2, 2020 Report Share Posted August 2, 2020 48 minutes ago, Trees said: At least we should get "true" track records ..... Not really as it depends on the system used. Most transponders works from when it passes a certain point, i.e. the start finish. Depending on how you've gated the rider finishing 4th could break the track record. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keepturningleft Posted August 2, 2020 Report Share Posted August 2, 2020 Despite the claim of BV to a world class venue - mainly true - the highly visible sight of cars parked around turns 3 and 4 does it give that 'track in a field' look which doesn't do much for the image and status of the place. If not terracing, it desperately needs something to block out those cars. Even advertising boardings would look better. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OveFundinFan Posted August 2, 2020 Report Share Posted August 2, 2020 The looks of the 3rd/4th bend banks bothers me not. It’s a world class race track, that’s what matters. If the economic situation was different, if crowds of 5,000 was regular then I sure a stand could become a permanent feature. I think the UK speedway should be well pleased that with all that’s gone on in the last 12 years economically there has been one track opened up that gives world beating speedway racing. That’s a lot to celebrate. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blocktread Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 No more dead heats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil The Ace Posted August 4, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2020 On 8/2/2020 at 5:59 PM, keepturningleft said: Despite the claim of BV to a world class venue - mainly true - the highly visible sight of cars parked around turns 3 and 4 does it give that 'track in a field' look which doesn't do much for the image and status of the place. If not terracing, it desperately needs something to block out those cars. Even advertising boardings would look better. I agree, would save me cleaning my car every tuesday 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ch958 Posted August 4, 2020 Report Share Posted August 4, 2020 1 hour ago, geoff58 said: well how did it get installed ???? someone give it away well they've obviously afforded it. My point, which you seemed to have missed, is that this is another thing which is not needed such as 4 valves, laydowns, etc - it is not adding anything to what is a sport which should be looking for savings, not more expense. This is not a dig against BV, who I've always admired. I reiterate my question: what will it add to the customer experience at the speedway? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamondboy Posted August 4, 2020 Report Share Posted August 4, 2020 On 8/2/2020 at 5:52 PM, Daniel Smith said: Not really as it depends on the system used. Most transponders works from when it passes a certain point, i.e. the start finish. Depending on how you've gated the rider finishing 4th could break the track record. But do those other riders not pass the same point? Genuinely don’t understand how it could be different. Would you be kind enough to explain it to me? No wind up, I’m genuinely puzzled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve0 Posted August 4, 2020 Report Share Posted August 4, 2020 5 minutes ago, ch958 said: well they've obviously afforded it. My point, which you seemed to have missed, is that this is another thing which is not needed such as 4 valves, laydowns, etc - it is not adding anything to what is a sport which should be looking for savings, not more expense. This is not a dig against BV, who I've always admired. I reiterate my question: what will it add to the customer experience at the speedway? The customer will for the first time be able to believe the times of races - no human reaction time - just accurate timing which has been around in other motor sports for years. Additionally, you shouldn’t get the human error (the ref) when deciding the result of a close finish (or dead heat). Well done to Belle Vue for trying to take a dying sport in the UK forward using technology! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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