SteveLyric2 Posted November 16, 2022 Report Share Posted November 16, 2022 Maybe the BSPL have given the Speedway Star an 'exclusive' for this Thursdays edition? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screm Posted November 16, 2022 Report Share Posted November 16, 2022 12 hours ago, Fromafar said: That’s the problem.Unfortunately a lot of “ idiots”do not attend anymore and we can’t seem to attract anyone to replace them.!!! Who are the idiots though, those who see modern day speedway as a bit of a joke and have walked away to spend time and money on other things rather than speedway or people like me and others who continue to spend money and be happy to be watching any old rubbish. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coraldon Posted November 16, 2022 Report Share Posted November 16, 2022 13 hours ago, phillwhitewasmad said: No because most of the idiots who do critical posts on here don't attend anymore just hark on about the old days when everything was so much better . Upright engines ,13 heats ,wooden fences ,open face helmets with monkey masks , Castrol r, open silencers, I resemble that remark???? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTT Posted November 16, 2022 Report Share Posted November 16, 2022 10 minutes ago, Skidder1 said: Maybe the BSPL have given the Speedway Star an 'exclusive' for this Thursdays edition? That's what I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted November 16, 2022 Report Share Posted November 16, 2022 13 minutes ago, screm said: Who are the idiots though, those who see modern day speedway as a bit of a joke and have walked away to spend time and money on other things rather than speedway or people like me and others who continue to spend money and be happy to be watching any old rubbish. That’s a good question.I’m starting to question myself on that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screm Posted November 16, 2022 Report Share Posted November 16, 2022 22 minutes ago, Fromafar said: That’s a good question.I’m starting to question myself on that one. A good night at the speedway is a good night out and value for money. Sadly that is the exception rather than the norm these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted November 16, 2022 Report Share Posted November 16, 2022 (edited) I hope Danny Ford's not has his arm twisted?!!! In the best interest of the sport of course!! Edited November 16, 2022 by Skidder1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaColette Posted November 16, 2022 Report Share Posted November 16, 2022 30 minutes ago, Skidder1 said: I hope Danny Ford's not has his arm twisted?!!! In the best interest of the sport of course!! Oh no! I like it in the Champ, much better! I hope this is one of your jokes! Only way I would push for Poole to be in the Prem is if Dudek is at No1! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted November 16, 2022 Report Share Posted November 16, 2022 19 minutes ago, lisa-colette said: Oh no! I like it in the Champ, much better! I hope this is one of your jokes! Only way I would push for Poole to be in the Prem is if Dudek is at No1! or if the Prem was on Wednesdays?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaColette Posted November 16, 2022 Report Share Posted November 16, 2022 13 minutes ago, Skidder1 said: or if the Prem was on Wednesdays?! For me personally the race night isn't a problem. It was a few years ago but not anymore. But I get that 90% of Poole fans need/want it to be on a Weds. I just can't see how you can work that with Denmark though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandit59 Posted November 16, 2022 Report Share Posted November 16, 2022 3 hours ago, screm said: A good night at the speedway is a good night out and value for money. Sadly that is the exception rather than the norm these days. You're spot on there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Buck Posted November 16, 2022 Report Share Posted November 16, 2022 If we are looking at changes, I'd like to see the Championship revert to the old race format which used to be used to be three pairings and only one reserve. This was over 16 heats, but could easily be modified to 14 heats, doing away with the nominated race, and giving the three heat leaders 5 rides each and the three second strings four each. The reserve would only have two scheduled rides, and I do think that promoters would be much more inclined to persevere with a young reserve if his two rides were not making the kind of unfair impact on results that they do now. I agree that two rides only, is a bit hard on the reserves, but if all tracks took on an eighth rider and staged one second half race in which each team's numbers 7 and 8 took part, and if the 7's and 8's were interchangeable at the team managers' discretion, this would give the opportunity for the number 8 to gain a place in the team and also give a number 7 who has lost his team place, a fair chance of getting it back. If for financial reasons, a number 8 couldn't afford to travel to a distant away track for just one ride, then the staging club should be able to recruit another local junior to fill his place. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Blobby Posted November 16, 2022 Report Share Posted November 16, 2022 23 minutes ago, Brian Buck said: If we are looking at changes, I'd like to see the Championship revert to the old race format which used to be used to be three pairings and only one reserve. This was over 16 heats, but could easily be modified to 14 heats, doing away with the nominated race, and giving the three heat leaders 5 rides each and the three second strings four each. The reserve would only have two scheduled rides, and I do think that promoters would be much more inclined to persevere with a young reserve if his two rides were not making the kind of unfair impact on results that they do now. I agree that two rides only, is a bit hard on the reserves, but if all tracks took on an eighth rider and staged one second half race in which each team's numbers 7 and 8 took part, and if the 7's and 8's were interchangeable at the team managers' discretion, this would give the opportunity for the number 8 to gain a place in the team and also give a number 7 who has lost his team place, a fair chance of getting it back. If for financial reasons, a number 8 couldn't afford to travel to a distant away track for just one ride, then the staging club should be able to recruit another local junior to fill his place. Never going to happen and probably for the best cause we’re not in the 70/80s anymore. 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beirao Posted November 16, 2022 Report Share Posted November 16, 2022 It's got nothing to do with wanting to return to the 70s and 80s. We need to downgrade the importance of the reserve, whether in the way suggested or some other way, so that he gets replaced by your number eight and not a guest from another team, without seriously weakening your team. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc131 Posted November 16, 2022 Report Share Posted November 16, 2022 2 hours ago, Mr Blobby said: Never going to happen and probably for the best cause we’re not in the 70/80s anymore. Completely agree what reserve goin to want to sign for 2 rides 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beirao Posted November 17, 2022 Report Share Posted November 17, 2022 How about six riders in the main body get four programmed rides, one reserve gets two which gives 13 heats, plus one nominated riders heat making fourteen for the league meeting BUT with two second half races featuring both reserves and home team juniors - so reserves get four rides in total. This establishes a path for number eights and nines to get into the team and they woukd be used to replace an absent reserve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted November 17, 2022 Report Share Posted November 17, 2022 So it's back to one home one away plus aggregate bonus point! Play offs still top six but split into 2 play off mini leagues of 3 each selected by the top 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaizer Posted November 17, 2022 Report Share Posted November 17, 2022 So they announce 2 home and away then 2 weeks later decide they can't fit it in so we're back to 1 home and away plus the old premier trophy. And now we're given the stupid super heat. If the meeting is a draw it's a draw. We're not American that we can't handle the concept of a draw. Yes fine if level after 2 legs for the bonus point but otherwise just a nonsense 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Wee Eck Posted November 17, 2022 Report Share Posted November 17, 2022 3 minutes ago, Bagpuss said: Let the usual BSF moaning begin! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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