Reverse Grid

ugpik · 18 Apr 2006, 13:22 (Ref:1587655)

I think it's an amateur approach...do you think this would happen in F1 or Moto GP?

TSR · 19 Apr 2006, 00:45 (Ref:1588179)

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Originally Posted by ugpik

I think it's an amateur approach...do you think this would happen in F1 or Moto GP?

I can never see it happening in a top class world series like F1 & MOTO, but in the world class series that Aussie Bernie pours down our head, it is happening. and it is a JOKE.

retro · 19 Apr 2006, 01:06 (Ref:1588191)

BTTC do a Top 10 reverse grid for the 2nd race.

storyline · 19 Apr 2006, 01:42 (Ref:1588215)

In a multi race environment it can conceivably work but not in an event where it is only a single race (eg F1).

As for MotoGP even contemplating it - why would they want to? Their current racing model produces very good racing with plenty of overtaking that isn't 'manufactured'

smokinJ · 19 Apr 2006, 02:27 (Ref:1588231)

some of the best racing I have seen was reversed and hanicaped i reckon is was the GTP
when the HSV's of Floyd and co coming down on the litlle cars at the end of the race
a real will they or won't they thing

Peak Revs · 19 Apr 2006, 02:46 (Ref:1588239)

Oh for gods sake, get over it. You lot aren't paying any money towards the running of this series. Sit back and enjoy the spectacle. The points score will take care of any issues.

Tracie · 19 Apr 2006, 02:51 (Ref:1588244)

absolutely - it sure will be a spectacle - understand that NZV8's are keeping a close eye on this to see if they will introduce next year

Placebo · 19 Apr 2006, 02:58 (Ref:1588248)

If nothing else, it means we will get to see some of the other drivers on the telecast (even if it is only when being overtaken by the usual camera magnets).

Armco Bender · 19 Apr 2006, 05:54 (Ref:1588327)

Panelbeaters delight.

TSR · 19 Apr 2006, 07:37 (Ref:1588368)

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Originally Posted by smokinJ

some of the best racing I have seen was reversed and hanicaped i reckon is was the GTP
when the HSV's of Floyd and co coming down on the litlle cars at the end of the race
a real will they or won't they thing

There aint no little cars in the supertaxi tho

racer69 · 19 Apr 2006, 07:46 (Ref:1588375)

Rewarding poor performance with pole position (and penalising success), what motorsport is all about

TSR · 19 Apr 2006, 09:19 (Ref:1588441)

I always thought that if you race you race to win, not to be rewarded with a win then start from the rear of the grid.

jjd · 19 Apr 2006, 09:22 (Ref:1588446)

I just wonder if the IPO is going to be as tough on things when he knows that the guys ahead are slower and whoops.

storyline · 19 Apr 2006, 09:23 (Ref:1588452)

Depends on who is paying his salary I guess.!

retro · 19 Apr 2006, 22:40 (Ref:1589194)

Just remembered Nascar have a special race weekend with a prize of a million $ and they do reverse grids there.

It's not a points scoring race thought.

Can't remember what it's called - * Bud Shootout* I think.

Quannie · 19 Apr 2006, 23:16 (Ref:1589211)

it will be good to see some different people winning races and finishing on the podium. Stop whinging about it and enjoy, cause the racing is gonna be awesome.

RotorFan · 19 Apr 2006, 23:19 (Ref:1589212)

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Originally Posted by retro

Just remembered Nascar have a special race weekend with a prize of a million $ and they do reverse grids there.

It's not a points scoring race thought.

Can't remember what it's called - * Bud Shootout* I think.

Like the Peter Jackson Dash for Cash?

Ah, I wish we could have tobacco advertising again.

Quannie · 19 Apr 2006, 23:22 (Ref:1589214)

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Originally Posted by RotorFan

Ah, I wish we could have tobacco advertising again.

what a stupid thing to say. There are better ways to of killing yourself that we could advertise.

RotorFan · 20 Apr 2006, 00:58 (Ref:1589257)

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Originally Posted by Quannie

what a stupid thing to say. There are better ways to of killing yourself that we could advertise.

Like alcohol?

As a smoker I found myself going for the tobacco sponsored cars. I defy anyone to find logic in that!

storyline · 20 Apr 2006, 01:17 (Ref:1589262)

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Originally Posted by Quannie

what a stupid thing to say. There are better ways to of killing yourself that we could advertise.

And like it or not, whilst governments are hypocritical about tobacco ('it kills you and people around you so we won't allow it to be advertised, but we will continue to let them make and sell them so we can tax it to the heavens') and allow it to be sold as a legal product, then why shouldn't it be advertised?

Personally I would rather see all alcohol advertising banned - especially in motor sport - but of coure, the sports rulers being the safety conscious people they are allow sponsors such as VB and the garbage they put on at various race meetings in the name of 'entertainment'.

Quannie · 20 Apr 2006, 01:18 (Ref:1589264)

you know the old saying

"only thing worse than a non smoker is a reformed smoker"

guess which one I am

Quannie · 20 Apr 2006, 01:19 (Ref:1589265)

look at the jack daniels sponsorship though, it is branded very clearly with "drink responsibly - pace yourself" or something like that

storyline · 20 Apr 2006, 02:41 (Ref:1589298)

Re Jack Daniels - yes it is - and about the only one that does it so, yes, brownie points to them.

However it still doesn't alter the fact that alcohol sponsorship of motor racing is, IMHO, worse than general cigarette advertising.

Aquarius · 23 Apr 2006, 23:28 (Ref:1593281)

Well, I hope all the knockers of the reverese grid concept will shut up now, it obviously works, the cream rose to the top afte the first 2 races and the 3 race grid looked like it should.

As for the crashes in race 2 - BIG DEAL, at EVERY race the front runners have to overtake the back markers (and others) who have pitted at different times, in the endurance races (Sandown & Bathurst) the front runners have to overtake the rear markers all the bloody time. This stuff is what racing is all about.

I love the reverse grid and can't wait for the next one.

retro · 24 Apr 2006, 01:27 (Ref:1593340)

It says in today's paper in Brisbane that when the vote was taken at the TEGA meeting for the reverse grids it was - Skaife ... Rogers ... Larkham ... all for ... and against was Chalker (DJR).....no link.

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