Improvements to Winter Series, well done VMCC!

[Tony.OK]

Hey Clive why did the VMCC add another race to SBK instead of just using the 2nd F1 race for the LG SBK grid?
More time in the day then for longer races, or was it to accomodate the F2 cross entries?
Just curious is all....................

[Clivoris]

Hey Clive why did the VMCC add another race to SBK instead of just using the 2nd F1 race for the LG SBK grid?
More time in the day then for longer races, or was it to accomodate the F2 cross entries?
Just curious is all....................

The way we think about it is that we have added a Formula LG Superbike race/class, with entry restricted to Superbikes only. This is quite different to the Superbike/F1 class we have historically run. This gives LG an opportunity to put some of their weight behind promoting The Actrix VMCC Winter Series, and gives Superbike racers a shot at a little more track time, maybe with some excellent prizes. It's true that they haven't been getting any opportunities to cross enter like other classes, and that's just been hard cheese. It seemed to have got to the point that Superbike riders were feeling disadvantaged. Hopefully, this sorts some of that without disadvantaging any of the other classes.
I hope this makes sense.

[Teambwr47]

So am I right in thinking there are 2 Supersport and 2 Superbike races per one day meeting plus 1 LG Superbike race?

[HDTboy]

Can post classic 750cc + bikes run in the LG superbikes?

[Clivoris]

So am I right in thinking there are 2 Supersport and 2 Superbike races per one day meeting plus 1 LG Superbike race?

Correctamundo Brian. Bikes eligible for F2/600 supersport are not eligible for Formula LG Superbike.

[Clivoris]

Can post classic 750cc + bikes run in the LG superbikes?

I'm sure Pres Mel knows the answer to that, but I am not sure. Will get back to you.

[Tony.OK]

The way we think about it is that we have added a Formula LG Superbike race/class, with entry restricted to Superbikes only. This is quite different to the Superbike/F1 class we have historically run. This gives LG an opportunity to put some of their weight behind promoting The Actrix VMCC Winter Series, and gives Superbike racers a shot at a little more track time, maybe with some excellent prizes. It's true that they haven't been getting any opportunities to cross enter like other classes, and that's just been hard cheese. It seemed to have got to the point that Superbike riders were feeling disadvantaged. Hopefully, this sorts some of that without disadvantaging any of the other classes.
I hope this makes sense.

Cheers Clive

[Clivoris]

Can post classic 750cc + bikes run in the LG superbikes?

The best answer I can give is that if a bike is cross-entered into F1/Superbikes from another class in the Actrix Winter Series, it is not eligible for Formula LG Superbike. Formula LG Superbike is a "bonus class/race" for Superbikes entered in F1/Superbikes that do not have the option of cross-entry in other classes.

[HDTboy]

So if I had a post classic or F2 eligible bike, but was only entered in F1 on the day I could ride in the bonus race?

[Clivoris]

So if I had a post classic or F2 eligible bike, but was only entered in F1 on the day I could ride in the bonus race?

Short answer is no.

[ktm]

So: Two Supersport races, Two Superbike races, and one special extra race for LG sponsored racers on last years Factory bikes. Yup, works for me

[GIXser]

I think the whole purpose is to just have an F1 race with no cross entering, i think it doesnt matter what it would be called, its not about the LG bikes, its about a premier class to see if we can build it up for the next nationals.
and to create some hype

[ktm]

Sorry I is a slow learner. One bike say 150kg, 1000cc, 190 H.P. another bike say 150kg, 600cc, 130 H.P. And now because you have both less cc and H.P. you are banned from entering the LG race? What about talent? Sorry, I don't understand this new class.

[Tony.OK]

Sorry I is a slow learner. One bike say 150kg, 1000cc, 190 H.P. another bike say 150kg, 600cc, 130 H.P. And now because you have both less cc and H.P. you are banned from entering the LG race? What about talent? Sorry, I don't understand this new class.

The big bikes are the only ones who can't cross enter into another class to get more track time, but still pay the same fees as all other classes, and to be penalised just because a rider chooses to race in the top class didn't seem right.
And hopefully by giving more track time it will encourage more people to get out on the SBK grid.

So that gives a SBK rider 3 races....................F2 riders and others through cross entering still get 4 races.

Make sense??

[ktm]

make sense??[/QUOTE]
No it doesn't. If you are so petty as to deny more talented riders on smaller bikes the opportunity to race with you, on an otherwise empty grid, well, what can I say. And what about all the other racers who have also paid to enter, and only race in one class, shall we make a special class for them too? Say, for example, the Samsung second chance series?