I have been approached by several CRMC sidecar crews who would like to try a different method of setting the grids. I was initially going to write to all regular CRMC runners and riders for their opinion on this subject. To save me some money - if as many regular crews as possible could PM me with their views, I will then write to everyone who hasn't responded.
So - here goes:-
At the moment the first grid of the weekend is based on championship standing, the second grid - how you finished the first race, the third and fourth grids - well you can work it out!
Alternative system:-
Get the balls out! Until we can get the 750's out on their own the P3's and 4's will be at the front, the P1's and 2's behind. Assuming we have twenty P3's and 4's and nine 1's and 2's; we have two bags of balls, one with 20 balls in it and one with 9. Everyone draws a ball out of the appropriate bag and that sets the grid for the first race Saturday. The second race Saturday this grid would be reversed - still 1's and 2's starting behind 3's and 4's.
Sunday - first race - new balls. New draw, new grid. Second race Sunday - reverse grid.
As I said, if all regular CRMC competitors could PM me with their views ASAP. I do know one or two want to stick with the current system, and it has to be said the CRMC Classic grid has been fantastically well supported these last few years so phrases like "if it ain't bust don't fix it" have been voiced. But, also most regulars, if we were racing next weekend, could predict the starting and finishing positions of the grid. If you look at the Handicap Race at Snetterton - a grid that was tipped on it's head and produced some fantastic racing, spuring one or two drivers to drive, it would appear, out of their skin because they perceived they had a really good chance of getting to the flag first.
So, once again, regulars PM me; the rest of the forum readers feel free to chuck your two pennyworth in!
A new topic should keep Ed happy anyway and stop everyone falling asleep!
Are balls the future?
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Re: Are balls the future?
Just as a possible note of interest Ian originally all grids (apart from h'cap races) were by ballot, made for interesting races almost every time.
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Re: Are balls the future?
1 bag for all
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Re: Are balls the future?
Well said Mattmatt wrote:1 bag for all
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Re: Are balls the future?
Im with Matt. One bag for the whole grid. If someones draws a good grid slot (like pole) and they dont wanna take it they can always start at the back.
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Re: Are balls the future?
I'd go along with that as well.
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Re: Are balls the future?
Did exactly that at Brands on a very wet will it start or won't it day . As it happened it did . Such is life.........
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Re: Are balls the future?
Errrrrrrrrrrr................ 
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Re: Are balls the future?
you did ask
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Re: Are balls the future?
The problem is how many of the regular grid actually use forums or are they just the doamin of the sad and lonely? As Eddie has keenly observed, this part of Stevesplace is dead as a do do?
Maybe the new candid approach will liven things up a bit?
Oh and balls is fine by me
Maybe the new candid approach will liven things up a bit?
Oh and balls is fine by me
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Re: Are balls the future?
One bag sounds good to me too.
How much do the front row balls cost anyway!!!
How much do the front row balls cost anyway!!!
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Re: Are balls the future?
Deputising for Tim (who's away taking a post-season family holiday)... balls would be good, and one bag sounds fun! 
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Re: Are balls the future?
They only have front row balls in the bag,!!!!!Foxy57 wrote:One bag sounds good to me too.
How much do the front row balls cost anyway!!!
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Re: Are balls the future?
Sounds like one hell of a start, 20 odd outfits all in a line!!!mum e wrote:They only have front row balls in the bag,!!!!!Foxy57 wrote:One bag sounds good to me too.
How much do the front row balls cost anyway!!!
Come on Ian lets have push starts and balls back in the classic scene!