Would You Like a Rule That Eliminated Some Lapped Riders?

TripleFive wrote:

This is obviously just bench racing, but the question came to me last night: In the interest of safety, does SX need a rule that would...

This is obviously just bench racing, but the question came to me last night:

In the interest of safety, does SX need a rule that would systematically black flag riders that are essentially out of the race?
There comes a point in every SX race where the leaders are forced to negotiate a track filled with moving chicanes. At that point, these backmarkers are nothing more than a dangerous interference. Sure, they do add some excitement, but I hate seing a third party effect the outcome of a fierce battle.



The rule could read something like this:

Riders are eliminated when:
1. They are lapped twice by the leader, or
2. They are the last active rider on the track one lap down, after ten laps have been completed.

TripleFive wrote:

This is obviously just bench racing, but the question came to me last night: In the interest of safety, does SX need a rule that would...

This is obviously just bench racing, but the question came to me last night:

In the interest of safety, does SX need a rule that would systematically black flag riders that are essentially out of the race?
There comes a point in every SX race where the leaders are forced to negotiate a track filled with moving chicanes. At that point, these backmarkers are nothing more than a dangerous interference. Sure, they do add some excitement, but I hate seing a third party effect the outcome of a fierce battle.



The rule could read something like this:

Riders are eliminated when:
1. They are lapped twice by the leader, or
2. They are the last active rider on the track one lap down, after ten laps have been completed.

BobbyM wrote:

Vital needs something like that for lapped posters...

loftyair wrote:

Too hard to regulate. But, to the racers who are no longer racing, get the f off the track!

Lefty Right wrote:

:huh: What do you mean by no longer racing? their all racing towards a better finish. It may not be first but they give points and...

What do you mean by no longer racing? their all racing towards a better finish.

It may not be first but they give points and pay every one in the main event

TripleFive wrote:

This is obviously just bench racing, but the question came to me last night: In the interest of safety, does SX need a rule that would...

This is obviously just bench racing, but the question came to me last night:

In the interest of safety, does SX need a rule that would systematically black flag riders that are essentially out of the race?
There comes a point in every SX race where the leaders are forced to negotiate a track filled with moving chicanes. At that point, these backmarkers are nothing more than a dangerous interference. Sure, they do add some excitement, but I hate seing a third party effect the outcome of a fierce battle.



The rule could read something like this:

Riders are eliminated when:
1. They are lapped twice by the leader, or
2. They are the last active rider on the track one lap down, after ten laps have been completed.

bw51 wrote:

No .... there is no practice like racing and those guys have got to learn and get quicker and being pushed on in a race is...

No .... there is no practice like racing and those guys have got to learn and get quicker and being pushed on in a race is the best way too do that... we have all been there at some point but they should maybe be made more aware to let leaders pass

bw51 wrote:

No .... there is no practice like racing and those guys have got to learn and get quicker and being pushed on in a race is...

No .... there is no practice like racing and those guys have got to learn and get quicker and being pushed on in a race is the best way too do that... we have all been there at some point but they should maybe be made more aware to let leaders pass

The Rock wrote:

Radio communications could help with lappers........but then again so would shock collars

TripleFive wrote:

This is obviously just bench racing, but the question came to me last night: In the interest of safety, does SX need a rule that would...

This is obviously just bench racing, but the question came to me last night:

In the interest of safety, does SX need a rule that would systematically black flag riders that are essentially out of the race?
There comes a point in every SX race where the leaders are forced to negotiate a track filled with moving chicanes. At that point, these backmarkers are nothing more than a dangerous interference. Sure, they do add some excitement, but I hate seing a third party effect the outcome of a fierce battle.



The rule could read something like this:

Riders are eliminated when:
1. They are lapped twice by the leader, or
2. They are the last active rider on the track one lap down, after ten laps have been completed.

TripleFive wrote:

This is obviously just bench racing, but the question came to me last night: In the interest of safety, does SX need a rule that would...

This is obviously just bench racing, but the question came to me last night:

In the interest of safety, does SX need a rule that would systematically black flag riders that are essentially out of the race?
There comes a point in every SX race where the leaders are forced to negotiate a track filled with moving chicanes. At that point, these backmarkers are nothing more than a dangerous interference. Sure, they do add some excitement, but I hate seing a third party effect the outcome of a fierce battle.



The rule could read something like this:

Riders are eliminated when:
1. They are lapped twice by the leader, or
2. They are the last active rider on the track one lap down, after ten laps have been completed.

travis-grant wrote:

No, these guys qualified and have every right to finish the race.

TripleFive wrote:

This is obviously just bench racing, but the question came to me last night: In the interest of safety, does SX need a rule that would...

This is obviously just bench racing, but the question came to me last night:

In the interest of safety, does SX need a rule that would systematically black flag riders that are essentially out of the race?
There comes a point in every SX race where the leaders are forced to negotiate a track filled with moving chicanes. At that point, these backmarkers are nothing more than a dangerous interference. Sure, they do add some excitement, but I hate seing a third party effect the outcome of a fierce battle.



The rule could read something like this:

Riders are eliminated when:
1. They are lapped twice by the leader, or
2. They are the last active rider on the track one lap down, after ten laps have been completed.

travis-grant wrote:

No, these guys qualified and have every right to finish the race.

level wrote:

Good point. Also, other thread. If your riding around in 20th because your slow or hurt or bike problems then so be it. I am changing...

Good point. Also, other thread. If your riding around in 20th because your slow or hurt or bike problems then so be it. I am changing my opinion to NO.

overthebars39 wrote:

And i thought the OP was educated...

Lefty Right wrote:

Lefty Right wrote:

overthebars39 wrote:

You're right to be shocked and confused. My personal blow to the OP was rather low. Instead of spewing crap i should have expressed my opinion...

You're right to be shocked and confused. My personal blow to the OP was rather low.
Instead of spewing crap i should have expressed my opinion on this idea.

I just thought his idea was terribly narrow minded. Riders work hard and spend allot of cash to get there. This kind of idea is a blow to them and the sport, there is more going around then the 'fast guys'. Getting your ass into a main event is not easy to do, getting pulled out of it 'because rules say so' will bring less starters to the event over time.

TripleFive wrote:

Perhaps I should have been less specific. I'll get blasted for using the N-word, but in NASCAR they do a pretty good job of removing drivers...

Perhaps I should have been less specific.

I'll get blasted for using the N-word,

but in NASCAR they do a pretty good job of removing drivers that are no longer part of the race. They have a minimum speed that drivers must maintain or else they face being black flagged.

Each SX race I'm blown away to see riders in the back rolling the whoops/triples towards the end of the race. Not to take away any credit from these guys, but it's clear that at that point their race is over. The only thing left for them to do is get in the way of the show that we are all there to see.

Just curious; since a lot of people seem to disagree with my stance because they feel it takes away from the glory that the backmarkers have earned, do you feel that we should eliminate the night qualifiers and have a 40 man gate? The point I'm trying to make with this thought exercise is that no matter how you look at it, the cutoff that determines who deserves to be on he track is completely arbitrary.

TripleFive wrote:

This is obviously just bench racing, but the question came to me last night: In the interest of safety, does SX need a rule that would...

This is obviously just bench racing, but the question came to me last night:

In the interest of safety, does SX need a rule that would systematically black flag riders that are essentially out of the race?
There comes a point in every SX race where the leaders are forced to negotiate a track filled with moving chicanes. At that point, these backmarkers are nothing more than a dangerous interference. Sure, they do add some excitement, but I hate seing a third party effect the outcome of a fierce battle.



The rule could read something like this:

Riders are eliminated when:
1. They are lapped twice by the leader, or
2. They are the last active rider on the track one lap down, after ten laps have been completed.

Mxdnusa wrote:

They may not be racing the leaders but they are racing none the less.

Mxdnusa wrote:

They may not be racing the leaders but they are racing none the less.

Ghost of Jabroni wrote:

"Racing" and "Riding" are two different things.

Just because youre going around the track doesnt mean you are "racing".