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daemon616 12/14/2016 4:35pm
12/14/2016 4:35pm
AMAZING CHANGE!!! I'm so glad the chase format didn't happen.
Iridereallyslow 12/14/2016 4:48pm
12/14/2016 4:48pm
"...last time a major change was made to the format was the 1985 season when there were two main events. That particular season is regarded as one of, if not the most exciting in the sport’s history."

Okay so why not two main events!?!? Not that we're voting, but I vote for two 10min +1 mains per class
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kkawboy14 12/14/2016 4:51pm
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Iridereallyslow wrote:
"...last time a major change was made to the format was the 1985 season when there were two main events. That particular season is regarded as...
"...last time a major change was made to the format was the 1985 season when there were two main events. That particular season is regarded as one of, if not the most exciting in the sport’s history."

Okay so why not two main events!?!? Not that we're voting, but I vote for two 10min +1 mains per class
Sounds like arenacross
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bents 12/14/2016 9:35pm
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Excellent, and no chase format, thank the good Lord.

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Johnny Depp 12/14/2016 10:43pm
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Iridereallyslow wrote:
"...last time a major change was made to the format was the 1985 season when there were two main events. That particular season is regarded as...
"...last time a major change was made to the format was the 1985 season when there were two main events. That particular season is regarded as one of, if not the most exciting in the sport’s history."

Okay so why not two main events!?!? Not that we're voting, but I vote for two 10min +1 mains per class
The timed races make sense, so it's a good change. The length and number of races at each event is a more debatable issue. Closer racing means shorter contests, longer will typically get more separation.

Why did this work it's way into the press release, just to tease us?

"With the exception of adding the semi races to the program a few years ago the last time a major change was made to the format was the 1985 season when there were two main events. That particular season is regarded as one of, if not the most exciting in the sport’s history."
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jeffro503 12/14/2016 10:58pm
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bents wrote:
Excellent, and no chase format, thank the good Lord.
No kiddin' brotha!!
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nc97 12/15/2016 12:41am
12/15/2016 12:41am
The 800 may win a couple heat races this year.
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Crush 12/15/2016 4:14am
12/15/2016 4:14am
Surprised they are doing it for the heats... seems like a good opportunity for a good old AMA fuckup.
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MotoX85 12/15/2016 4:25am
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c0ncEpT wrote:
Negatively effects Daytona and positively effects pretty much all other venues.
ML512 wrote:
I wouldn't say it's too much of a negative for Daytona, as they've been shortening the laptimes at that track more and more to meet the...
I wouldn't say it's too much of a negative for Daytona, as they've been shortening the laptimes at that track more and more to meet the TV time each year. At least with a timed main event, the track doesn't have to be so close to a one minute laptime for TV sakes.
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Ahhh yes the almighty LIVE TV. I remember being at a riders meeting (awhile back) and hearing something about "hurrying and tv time" and it felt...
Ahhh yes the almighty LIVE TV. I remember being at a riders meeting (awhile back) and hearing something about "hurrying and tv time" and it felt like nails on a caulk board. I knew then "we're fucked" because of LIVE TV being the #1 concern over the people asses in the seat at stadium. Anyone remember victory laps? Ah the good ol days Dry
Totally agree Nate, I could give a shit about live TV. Show it next day or something. This is also why I only attend 1 SX per year, because nothing at the event is structured around the paying customers. Its all about the TV time, everything at the event, everything, is about TV time.
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Tarz483 12/17/2016 3:02pm
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aeffertz wrote:
Will be interesting to see how much gnarly the tracks get with the extra time on them!
I agree and i like it !!
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motomojo 12/17/2016 8:02pm
12/17/2016 8:02pm
So now you don't have to actually come in first to win how nice.
I guess that will stop the finish line fist pump until times are looked at to see who actually won.
SX what a joke.
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kzizok 12/17/2016 8:28pm
12/17/2016 8:28pm
kkawboy14 wrote:
Tomac called and said thank you, his stock just went thru the roof.
Hopefully he's done chasing his fitness and healing. He had some fading issues last year, in regards to cardio, in races shorter than will be in 2017.
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Derpin' DJ 12/17/2016 8:34pm
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motomojo wrote:
So now you don't have to actually come in first to win how nice. I guess that will stop the finish line fist pump until times...
So now you don't have to actually come in first to win how nice.
I guess that will stop the finish line fist pump until times are looked at to see who actually won.
SX what a joke.
I don't think you understand the change properly...
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Braap19 12/17/2016 8:37pm
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motomojo wrote:
So now you don't have to actually come in first to win how nice. I guess that will stop the finish line fist pump until times...
So now you don't have to actually come in first to win how nice.
I guess that will stop the finish line fist pump until times are looked at to see who actually won.
SX what a joke.
That made no fucking sense. It's not bracket racing
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Tarz483 12/18/2016 9:18am
12/18/2016 9:18am
motomojo wrote:
So now you don't have to actually come in first to win how nice. I guess that will stop the finish line fist pump until times...
So now you don't have to actually come in first to win how nice.
I guess that will stop the finish line fist pump until times are looked at to see who actually won.
SX what a joke.
It will be like out door national
You still know who won
Its just 30 minutes plus 2 laps

Here it will be 20 minutes plus 1 lap

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