New Scoring System for BSB?

McNab · 03-02-10, 11:38

Reading this week's MCN I see that there is a new scoring system for BSB and it goes like this:

Everything is as before points wise until the final 3 rounds (7 races) when the top 6 riders will have their points wiped out and be given 500 points plus points for each podium they have achieved (3 for 1st, 2 for 2nd, 1 for 3rd). The rest of the riders will keep their current amount. The points for the final seven races will then be awarded as normal.

The idea, it seems, is to provide an exciting end to the season where all the top 6 riders points are essentially reset and they have to start from scratch and battle for the whole of the final 7 races.

Only the top 6 can win the BSB championship. The rest of the riders will be competing for the BSB cup. I assume the Evo cup and Privateer cup will also still be awarded too.

Also qualifying only applies to race 1. Race 2 positions are decided by race 1 best lap times.

What say you to this idea? A brilliant way to spice up racing or an overly complicated mess?

Yorick · 03-02-10, 13:59

It sort of looks good, but at the end, we'll have 4 champions.

TooFamousRob · 03-02-10, 17:06

I'll go for over complicated mess

They also broke my cringeometer with this:

“From this points order, the first six riders in the championship standings will be elevated to a new base level and become the Title Fighters for the final three events and seven races of the championship.

"Title Fighters". Jesus H. Tittyfucking Christ.

Ducati Pete · 03-02-10, 18:07

Is this because the championship has been over after 10 or so races in recent years?

Yorick · 03-02-10, 18:09

Quote:

Also qualifying only applies to race 1. Race 2 positions are decided by race 1 best lap times.

This could be unfair if you are knocked off in the first lap.

And then will you be sent to the back of grid, or just to 6th place ?

Trashcanman · 03-02-10, 19:25

Sounds like the team for fixing unbroken things has been at it again.

dickymint · 03-02-10, 23:01

Variety is the spice of life n all that...... Sounds a bit like the super league play offs which seems to do ok. Can't hurt to try it though. Can always change it back if it doesn't work.

Not too sure about the qualifying times for race 2 taken from lap times in race 1. Sounds like a bit of a recipe for all sorts of crazy goings on.... riders fighting marshalls to get their bike back on circuit, accusations of being nerfed off on the first corner, pole setters from race 1 at the back of the grid for race 2 storming through the field in a fit of red mist. Could be entertaining I suppose......

skooter · 04-02-10, 08:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by TooFamousRob

I'll go for over complicated mess

They also broke my cringeometer with this:

“From this points order, the first six riders in the championship standings will be elevated to a new base level and become the Title Fighters for the final three events and seven races of the championship.

"Title Fighters". Jesus H. Tittyfucking Christ.

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McNab · 04-02-10, 09:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yorick

This could be unfair if you are knocked off in the first lap.

And then will you be sent to the back of grid, or just to 6th place ?

Apparently, if that happens they will get their qualifying position with an 8 place penalty.

More details here on crash.net

Bonners · 04-02-10, 15:41

I like the idea of the qualifying postions coming from race 1, fair enough those who get knocked off on the first lap are going to suffer, but for the rest it is a case of their best single race lap determining grid position, sounds fair to me.

I quite like the new points scoring method as well. Having a bit of a shootout at the end of the season is a cracking idea. Why keep things the same just because that is the way it has always been? Let the fun and games commence!

Eff Bee · 04-02-10, 17:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bonners

I like the idea of the qualifying postions coming from race 1, fair enough those who get knocked off on the first lap are going to suffer, but for the rest it is a case of their best single race lap determining grid position, sounds fair to me.

I quite like the new points scoring method as well. Having a bit of a shootout at the end of the season is a cracking idea. Why keep things the same just because that is the way it has always been? Let the fun and games commence!

Spot on. Now ive read it a few times it will make for some very interesting racing!. Of course no one likes change but this could actually work very well and prevent the racing becomming stale and "safe" towards the end of the season. Maybe Motogp need to take a look

MAC · 05-02-10, 14:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eff Bee

Spot on. Now ive read it a few times it will make for some very interesting racing!. Of course no one likes change but this could actually work very well and prevent the racing becomming stale and "safe" towards the end of the season. Maybe Motogp need to take a look

Last year Camier was odds on to win from about the half way point and he didn't seem to play it safe until the season was over.

Bladerideressex · 05-02-10, 14:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eff Bee

Spot on. Now ive read it a few times it will make for some very interesting racing!. Of course no one likes change but this could actually work very well and prevent the racing becomming stale and "safe" towards the end of the season. Maybe Motogp need to take a look

You might get some dead races before the title fight out too though if riders know they are already safely qualified in the top 6....

Wasnt much wrong with the racing at Oulton Park at the season end even though Camier had romped it!

New contracts usually inspire riders!

Yorick · 05-02-10, 14:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bladerideressex

You might get some dead races before the title fight out too though if riders know they are already safely qualified in the top 6....

!

There's still prize money

Bladerideressex · 05-02-10, 14:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yorick

There's still prize money

An argument that already applies and has no relevance to the change in points then!

03-02-10, 11:38	#1
McNab Not Much To Do Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 870 Casino cash: £748000 Thanks: 23 Thanked: 11/9	New Scoring System for BSB? Reading this week's MCN I see that there is a new scoring system for BSB and it goes like this: Everything is as before points wise until the final 3 rounds (7 races) when the top 6 riders will have their points wiped out and be given 500 points plus points for each podium they have achieved (3 for 1st, 2 for 2nd, 1 for 3rd). The rest of the riders will keep their current amount. The points for the final seven races will then be awarded as normal. The idea, it seems, is to provide an exciting end to the season where all the top 6 riders points are essentially reset and they have to start from scratch and battle for the whole of the final 7 races. Only the top 6 can win the BSB championship. The rest of the riders will be competing for the BSB cup. I assume the Evo cup and Privateer cup will also still be awarded too. Also qualifying only applies to race 1. Race 2 positions are decided by race 1 best lap times. What say you to this idea? A brilliant way to spice up racing or an overly complicated mess?
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dickymint Really Bored Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 3,394 Casino cash: £779159 Thanks: 25 Thanked: 36/35	Re: New Scoring System for BSB? Variety is the spice of life n all that...... Sounds a bit like the super league play offs which seems to do ok. Can't hurt to try it though. Can always change it back if it doesn't work. Not too sure about the qualifying times for race 2 taken from lap times in race 1. Sounds like a bit of a recipe for all sorts of crazy goings on.... riders fighting marshalls to get their bike back on circuit, accusations of being nerfed off on the first corner, pole setters from race 1 at the back of the grid for race 2 storming through the field in a fit of red mist. Could be entertaining I suppose......

04-02-10, 15:41	#10
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New Scoring System for BSB?

Reading this week's MCN I see that there is a new scoring system for BSB and it goes like this: Everything is as before points ...