Weight equalisation in Racing

[Squashed_Fly]

Just seen that they are considering adding weight to the lighter riders bikes in GP and Dani Pedrosa is kicking off about it.

What are your thoughts? Should they level out the playing field in terms of weight, or do the lighter riders lose out in other places?

It has been highlighted that they use less fuel & tyres last longer, so obvious benefits, but then Dani said he struggles to muscle the bike round corners as well as the heavier riders so already at a disadvantage there, and adding weight to the bike would only make his disadvantage worse, but not do the same for the heavier riders...

[jonnydangerous]

well, one race team could employ a 35 stone rider, and that would mean that the other teams would be at a disadvantage cos the fat riders weight would be dynamic (his weight could be shifted for cornering), and the fixed weights on other riders bikes would be.....fixed!

maybe ive just hit upon a scheme here......

the fat rider wouldnt be very aerodynamic tho....

[Uber Dave]

Works in touring cars.....

[Scotty]

Can't remember if they do something similar (or used to) in 125s - have a minimum combined mass of bike and rider - then again, on a 125 it makes a lot more difference. I don't know who the heaviest rider in MotoGP is, but if any of them weigh more than 70kg I'd be surprised, maybe Simoncelli as he's about the tallest, but I haven't seen him languishing at the back of the field because of that... :-?

[smellygerm]

They'll be asking then to take a big s##t next and weigh it in before the start

[Nooj]

Their egos must weigh quite a bit!

[Mark_Able]

Adding weight where you want it, will still give an advantage to the lighter riders... :P

If you try to level the playing field too much, manufacturers start to lose interest. The manufacturers need motivation in the form of innovation. Otherwise you may as well stick all the riders on CG125's and see who comes out top.

Personally, as much as people think the rider makes all the difference, the bike plays a big part. And I like to see the latest tech...

P.S. The CG125 Championship is my idea, in case anyone trys to crib it... :P [smiley=happy.gif]

[Flying Half-Dutchman]

CG125 racing - I like it

[Squashed_Fly]

CG125 racing - I like it

I'm up for that! We should start a series.....

[Jon_W]

[quote author=Joolzn link=1302781452/7#7 date=1302818211]CG125 racing - I like it

I'm up for that! We should start a series..... [/quote]

Count me in!!!!