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exactly why 90% does not work and open for controversy.
changing the time runs out to a number like 12 or 14 would work but Max still would have lost a big lead but would have had more time to regain it.
This Britt chick sounds hot as hell!
90% of 15 minutes, is 90% of 15 minutes.
The red flag either flies before 90% or after 90%, it’s irrelevant where the leader is on the track, if the red flag flies after the 90% of the 15 minutes, it’s a result. (Or should be)
And yes, different races are different durations. 90% can be calculated on any of them.
You’re struggling with this aren’t you..
I still don't understand the need for the red flag. Couldn't stop the bleeding? Bones sticking through the skin? Unconscious? They do have radio communication with each other. Just throw the checkered flag and be done with it.
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"I still don't understand the need for the red flag."
It was for safe track access for the medics. One medic got to him safely and was there for nearly 2 laps , I also believe by then he was coherent. That medic radioed for more medics to assist (I believe to help him off because his knee was hurt also). They then threw the red flag. They didn't look at the clock before throwing it.
That's always the case. Not knowing does not equal red flag. He appeared conscious and mobile. Not sure why a red cross flag did not suffice.
Frankly not a good explanation for the red flag.
the old rule was 90% of the race distance , not 90% of the time (which is plus one lap for the race distance)
what is 90% of the total of 15 plus 1 lap?
answer, it changes every week, and every race,
that's why the new rule is more clear cut, the 90% rule was easier when the laps were set, and needed updating after the races went to timed endings,
ill add, if Max had been 7 sec short of the old 90% rule, i'd say most his fans that are pissed would still be pissed about that too,
exactly. I feel like they are trying to attract and appeal the typlical nascar fan instead of the die hard mx fans.
Are you saying the AMA didn't know how much time was left in the race when they called the red flag?
Anyhow, Anstie looked totally rattled after the red flag. He looked slower to me and was giving up the inside all over the place. He still could have won that race.
Most of the audience is made of people that don’t ride, so I would assume this is correct.
AMA followed the rules in place, which are looked at and discussed, by the promoter and many of the teams. The rule was changed more then likely because of the influence by all involved.
the tune in here would be much different if a medic got seriously hurt being hit by a rider while attending to another rider.
7 seconds didn't matter, so knowing the amount of time left didn't as well.
the ONLY thing that should be looked at if the rule is to stand, they have lap times, and time between positions. the leader should leave that white chalk line with the same amount of time as he had when the red flag was thrown.
a simple print out and set them off with the finish of the race being exactly how it was run before the flag.
but then i think a yellow flag should matter so there is that. lol
No matter where you draw the cutoff line - be it a percentage, or set time, or set laps - you cannot eliminate the possibility that the race will be red flagged 7 seconds short of the cutoff and re-started. It's just one of those freak things that happens sometimes despite best intentions.
The staggered start isn't perfect but it's better than another gate drop.
I'm surprised some people want to give an AMA official a printout and a stopwatch and trust him to get the time gaps correct. Can you imagine the over analysis and conspiracies as everyone argues that their favorite rider was held .0035 seconds too long by the crooked AMA? lol
I hope this is sarcasm.
ThisUsernameIsUnavailable had asked," Can anyone clarify what was gained by canning the old 90% rule?
As stated by the AMA Race Director, it leaves a gray area. 90% of WHAT? 90% of 15 minutes, 90% of 15 minutes Plus 2 Laps, Who's two lap time-frame. I'm just glad they followed the rule book !!!
It's a serious question, can you answer it? on my TV Max got passed for the lead.
You are correct, that was not an explanation at all. It was an excuse. My post was to show the rule book states that the AMA can do whatever they want.
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