Championship Pairs - Sep 1st

[arnieg]

38 minutes ago, Anzum said:

Anyone know what the format is for this? A group of 5 and a group of 4 with winners racing against second in the semis? If so has it been decided who is in which group?

Probably no groups. Just 18 qual heats with each pair having 4 rides. Then top 4 to semis.

[MartinBSN]

4 hours ago, arnieg said:

Probably no groups. Just 18 qual heats with each pair having 4 rides. Then top 4 to semis.

This is exactly how it is

[Hackett]

Should be between Poole, Redcar and Oxford. For all those attending hope the meeting is a good one. 

[Fromafar]

1 minute ago, Hackett said:

Should be between Poole, Redcar and Oxford. For all those attending hope the meeting is a good one. 

Glasgow will give these 3 a run for their money. IMO 

[Mr Blobby]

On 8/29/2023 at 10:12 AM, Paulco said:

What time will the track open on Friday ? 

You mean the bar.

[sidewinder]

13 hours ago, Fromafar said:

Glasgow will give these 3 a run for their money. IMO 

Not arf, they will.

[Biffa]

So it’s pairs night tomorrow night & as far as I know, no one has pulled out “yet”. What does anyone think the reason for this is, against all the pull out in the CLRC at Redcar. I don’t believe for 1 minute it was the venue, I presume the pay/travel rates will be the same. I know Poland accounted for a few but could it be that it was a Bank Holiday Sunday and riders had league meetings on the Monday, didn’t fancy the travel North or what does anyone think? 

[ch958]

51 minutes ago, Biffa said:

So it’s pairs night tomorrow night & as far as I know, no one has pulled out “yet”. What does anyone think the reason for this is, against all the pull out in the CLRC at Redcar. I don’t believe for 1 minute it was the venue, I presume the pay/travel rates will be the same. I know Poland accounted for a few but could it be that it was a Bank Holiday Sunday and riders had league meetings on the Monday, didn’t fancy the travel North or what does anyone think? 

if they don't like travel they're in the wrong game

[Jaizer]

1 hour ago, Biffa said:

So it’s pairs night tomorrow night & as far as I know, no one has pulled out “yet”. What does anyone think the reason for this is, against all the pull out in the CLRC at Redcar. I don’t believe for 1 minute it was the venue, I presume the pay/travel rates will be the same. I know Poland accounted for a few but could it be that it was a Bank Holiday Sunday and riders had league meetings on the Monday, didn’t fancy the travel North or what does anyone think? 

I'd suggest most are probably going to Cardiff anyway, coupled with no other meetings this weekend

[Mr Blobby]

4 hours ago, Biffa said:

So it’s pairs night tomorrow night & as far as I know, no one has pulled out “yet”. What does anyone think the reason for this is, against all the pull out in the CLRC at Redcar. I don’t believe for 1 minute it was the venue, I presume the pay/travel rates will be the same. I know Poland accounted for a few but could it be that it was a Bank Holiday Sunday and riders had league meetings on the Monday, didn’t fancy the travel North or what does anyone think? 

Heard cook isn’t riding now not sure who is replacing him.

[Hilly]

Anybody know who's racing who in their 4 qualifying heats? Will make a huge difference who qualifies and gets pick of gates.

[LisaColette]

45 minutes ago, Mr Blobby said:

Heard cook isn’t riding now not sure who is replacing him.

Isn't the criteria to use any 2 of your top 3, so would be Kye? 

[Mr Blobby]

4 minutes ago, lisa-colette said:

Isn't the criteria to use any 2 of your top 3, so would be Kye? 

Kye is unavailable, paco is also riding abroad.

[Gambo]

40 minutes ago, Hilly said:

Anybody know who's racing who in their 4 qualifying heats? Will make a huge difference who qualifies and gets pick of gates.

I do!

[Gambo]

Just now, Gambo said:

I do!

1: Glasgow v Poole. 2: Oxford v Edinburgh. 3: Birmingham V Berwick. 4: Scunthorpe v Redcar. 5: Plymouth v Glasgow..

6: Poole v Oxford. 7: Edinburgh v Birmingham. 8: Berwick v Scunthorpe. 9: Redcar v Plymouth

10: Glasgow v Oxford. 11: Scunthorpe v Birmingham. 12: Plymouth v Poole. 13: Berwick v Edinburgh. 

14: Redcar v Glasgow. 15: Poole v Scunthorpe. 16: Oxford v Berwick. 17: Edinburgh v  Plymouth. 18: Birmingham v Redcar.

[Technik]

With the scoring system used in pairs events I don't think there is much in the "home track advantage" argument. Not having to beat both riders is a different kettle of fish. However the short format will mean maximum scores will be the deciding factor for qualification to the latter stages.

[Jaizer]

10 minutes ago, Gambo said:

1: Glasgow v Poole. 2: Oxford v Edinburgh. 3: Birmingham V Berwick. 4: Scunthorpe v Redcar. 5: Plymouth v Glasgow..

6: Poole v Oxford. 7: Edinburgh v Birmingham. 8: Berwick v Scunthorpe. 9: Redcar v Plymouth

10: Glasgow v Oxford. 11: Scunthorpe v Birmingham. 12: Plymouth v Poole. 13: Berwick v Edinburgh. 

14: Redcar v Glasgow. 15: Poole v Scunthorpe. 16: Oxford v Berwick. 17: Edinburgh v  Plymouth. 18: Birmingham v Redcar.

You'd have to say Oxford and Plymouth have an advantage with a strong pair plus meeting a weakened Edinburgh. Glasgow draw was a bit harsh!!

[alang]

1 hour ago, Mr Blobby said:

Kye is unavailable, paco is also riding abroad.

Would sum up British speedway nicely if they get a guest

[ruckerroo]

Jesus, Glasgow have a tricky passage

[arnieg]

1 hour ago, Technik said:

With the scoring system used in pairs events I don't think there is much in the "home track advantage" argument. Not having to beat both riders is a different kettle of fish. However the short format will mean maximum scores will be the deciding factor for qualification to the latter stages.

8 home winners in 23 years suggests there is some advantage too be had.