Ducati Sporting Club UK > DesmoDue Race Series > DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat > Dropping race results - yes/no?

[Gilps]

To get two separate grids, what do New Era want from us? Is it guaranteed number of riders on the grid, or a fully paid up grid and don't care how many actually turn up?
My thinking is this. What if we all pay up front for all the races then if anyone drops out New Era still get their money. I know this won't be popular with many as it's a lot of money to find up front, me included, and the idea is that this is supposed to be low cost racing, but it's just a suggestion.

[Iconic944ss]

Can't believe I'm agreeing with Dom

Are there any other race series where riders are allowed to drop a round or more??? and is it ran the same as DD was in 2006?

I think just from a point of clarity its better to have all UK rounds count - everyone can see instantly where they stand.

Frank

[NBs996]

Originally Posted by domski

What you're saying (without actually saying it ) that it's ok to drop a round (2 races) coz you'll only lose 1 lot of points - assuming you drop 1 of the races and forfeit the 2nd.

Surely you may as well let people to drop 2 races, if you can drop 1?



There are 50+ riders, and if a couple can't make a round coz their holiday clashes, then why make the other 48 drop a race?

Surely if all UK races count, people will make more of an effort to turn up?

Just my 3p

That's kinda what I'm saying, but kinda not... was just throwing a compromise suggestion into the pot.

It'd be much easier if all rounds count, end of story. If you don't turn up for whatever reason then you lose out - it's only a hobby!
In the end, majority must rule, and I'll happily go along with that.

[NBs996]

Gilps - lend us £k would ya!

[domski]

Originally Posted by NBs996

That's kinda what I'm saying, but kinda not... was just throwing a compromise suggestion into the pot.

Sure

I also understand Murray's view (crazy old fool!)

[rich-racing.co.uk]

have voted for all rounds to count except assen. if there were 12 rounds, fair enough, but I think we should mostly be able to do 7.

[rich-racing.co.uk]

Originally Posted by Gilps

To get two separate grids, what do New Era want from us? Is it guaranteed number of riders on the grid, or a fully paid up grid and don't care how many actually turn up?
My thinking is this. What if we all pay up front for all the races then if anyone drops out New Era still get their money. I know this won't be popular with many as it's a lot of money to find up front, me included, and the idea is that this is supposed to be low cost racing, but it's just a suggestion.

no way i can find a grand having just bought the bike. guessing vast majority feel the same. no other new era class has to do it, why should we?
circumstances can change - what if someone loses their job?
no way this is workable

[domski]

Originally Posted by rich-racing.co.uk

no way i can find a grand having just bought the bike. guessing vast majority feel the same. no other new era class has to do it, why should we?
circumstances can change - what if someone loses their job?
no way this is workable

You're such a pessimist

Did your duck sink AGAIN?

[Gilps]

Originally Posted by rich-racing.co.uk

no way i can find a grand having just bought the bike. guessing vast majority feel the same. no other new era class has to do it, why should we?
circumstances can change - what if someone loses their job?
no way this is workable

TBH I didn't think it would fly but I thought I'd just punt the idea about. I would struggle to find the money too, what with Xmas looming.

[stumpy1]

[quote=Gilps]To get two separate grids, what do New Era want from us? Is it guaranteed number of riders on the grid, or a fully paid up grid and don't care how many actually turn up?
My thinking is this. What if we all pay up front for all the races then if anyone drops out New Era still get their money. I know this won't be popular with many as it's a lot of money to find up front, me included, and the idea is that this is

I will be doing every round,but there is no way i can pay for the whole season up front.....