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"We have to do something different in our sport; it’s been the same for way too long. If you’re not evolving, you’re dying. It’s time to shake the series up.. ... And I heard in 2017, supercross is indeed going to be shaken up. I, for one, can't wait"
http://racerxonline.com/2015/10/21/btosportscom-observations-monster-en…
Would love to know what kind of changes are coming down the pike. My guess is the points system will change (maybe an extra point for a holeshot, etc) or perhaps a "playoff" of sorts to determine the champion for the final few races similar to NASCAR's chase format.
http://racerxonline.com/2015/10/21/btosportscom-observations-monster-en…
Would love to know what kind of changes are coming down the pike. My guess is the points system will change (maybe an extra point for a holeshot, etc) or perhaps a "playoff" of sorts to determine the champion for the final few races similar to NASCAR's chase format.
I think restructuring the points system is a good start to make the qualifying races even more important. 2 main events would be cool but not sure it'd be possible with the limited time without taking out qualifying. I'm not sure about adding the joker lane... We are already limited on floor space.
The Shop
Here's a novel idea, extending the race length then you won't need as much crap in between the races to pass the time till the next race. They say they're under time constraints, Call bull on that, add 2 laps to a heat is a min and a half as they're already on track. They need to make mains longer please, give us 20 min main instead of 20 45 seconds laps.
I've rambled on enough I'll stop.
My suggestion is similar but different. Split the 450 into east and west coast like the 250's, but offer a regional championship for the 450 east and a regional championship for the west and still give an overall championship for whoever has the most points at the end of the season. This would allow injured guys an opportunity to come back and have something to fight for, it would allow privateers to compete in a "complete" championship if finances are a hurdle making the whole circuit and it doesn't disrupt a season long battle for a championship.
MX_Phreek, I think the problem with straying from the 20 lapper is that the track gets EXTREMELY chewed up by the last lap of the 450 main. There are remedies to this problem but longer mains fixes one problem and presents another. I think a :60 lap minimum is probably the best idea.
They got rid of Dianna so hopefully they're dropping the Twitter horseshit. . . That takes up a segment's worth of time every race it seems.
From a Fans perspective when I go for practice and the race , I've had more than my fill by 10 PM , having riders on the track to suit your whims will not make the quality of anything go up.
So just for grins explain to me Major League Baseball or NFL Football they seem to keep the same scoring and aside from shuffling teams and conferences they grow.
I don't follow Hockey but I haven't heard about changes to the scoring or games either.
If they go to Chase format the winner/points leader at the cut off should win a bonus of some sort. $100,000? 12 races to qualify by winning a round or being in the top 12 in points, 5 race chase. Then do the Nascar elimination round format, Top 12 in points, two races and 4 are eliminated, two more and 4 more eliminated and the Vegad final would be a 4 rider winner take all championship. In 2006 we basically had that scenario between RC, Chad, and Bubba and the drama was high even though there wasn't a single pass made.
I think the riders that would make the Chase would get more exposure, but the riders missing out would be even further ignored. Seasons where it comes down to the final round with any intensity are rare. 2011, 2009, 2006, 2003, 1997, 1992, 1990, 1985. 9 out of 30 years.
I can see something in those lines happening to bring more hype in sx (but for heat races then instead i guess). It would greatly increase the incentive to not only finish strong for a good gate pick for the main but also award some points.
Then again those changes could be anything, i personally don't feel the need for a joker lane in the ama sx series.
Pit Row
Please lord don't let them do some stupid gimmick like "joker lane".
~ more main event motors 2/12-15 laps
~ convert 250 series to full fledged series with 2 motos 10 laps each
~ pro am regional series with 125s or 250s
~ purse money i think should go up as well. Its been around 60k each round for years
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