BSB 2014 Champion
Discussion
There's no way any rider has been sandbagging. If you think Shakey has then you're mad. He would've loved to have the psychological advantage over his rivals by smashing them in the last few rounds. In addition, a load of extra 2 points podium credits would've given him a virtually unassailable lead as long he finished Top 4 in the showdown races.
t this points system is.LoonR1 said:
There's no way any rider has been sandbagging. If you think Shakey has then you're mad. He would've loved to have the psychological advantage over his rivals by smashing them in the last few rounds. In addition, a load of extra 2 points podium credits would've given him a virtually unassailable lead as long he finished Top 4 in the showdown races.
Maybe sandbagging was the wrong word. Anyway doesn't matter either way. At the start of the season a lot of people myself included thought Shakey would walk it. I think it's great that it's not turned out like that. Bring on the weekend :-)
Not a fan of the system either, but TV audiences and trackside spectator numbers drop off considerably in the last few rounds of most race series if there is nothing left to play for. Maybe F1's double points for the last race is a better solution.
As for champ, I've tried over the years to become a Shakey fan but I've failed and I don't know why so Id like to see Kiyo win.
As for champ, I've tried over the years to become a Shakey fan but I've failed and I don't know why so Id like to see Kiyo win.
Pcot said:
Lincsblokey said:
Not a chance of hopper keeping his ride, Waters on the other hand deserves a shot.
Really? He's useful in the wet, but that's about all.you cant polish a (gsxr) turd, but you can roll it around in (Ohlins & Tyco) Glitter
Lincsblokey said:
Pcot said:
Lincsblokey said:
Not a chance of hopper keeping his ride, Waters on the other hand deserves a shot.
Really? He's useful in the wet, but that's about all.you cant polish a (gsxr) turd, but you can roll it around in (Ohlins & Tyco) Glitter
Main Season
Standard format of 25 points for a win, then 20, 16, 13, 11, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 are awarded for each of the races from the opening nine events.
The Showdown
From this point on, the top six riders in the championship standings (only) become the 'Title Fighters' for the final three events. Each Title Fighter begins The Showdown with 500 points, plus additional points for each podium position they obtained in the Main Season: 5 for a win, 3 for a second, and 1 for a third.
The standard points scoring format from the Main Season then continues for The Showdown, with all points scores from the final seven races counting
Standard format of 25 points for a win, then 20, 16, 13, 11, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 are awarded for each of the races from the opening nine events.
The Showdown
From this point on, the top six riders in the championship standings (only) become the 'Title Fighters' for the final three events. Each Title Fighter begins The Showdown with 500 points, plus additional points for each podium position they obtained in the Main Season: 5 for a win, 3 for a second, and 1 for a third.
The standard points scoring format from the Main Season then continues for The Showdown, with all points scores from the final seven races counting
jasesapphy said:
Why don't they just do points like every other Motorsport event
Because they changed it. Some do double points for the last round, which is different from other series. Fact is that every rider knows the rules going into the series so they play out a strategy accordingly. Byrne may have a large points lead but maybe others would've risked more instead of settling for second if it was a straight points count. Gassing Station | Biker Banter | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff