(18-12-2014, 02:47 PM)Steady the Edward Wrote: the fact you know number 25 comes after 24 has no relevance as to how a rider is riding there can be a thousand reasons why number 24 is right there with number 25 , and you think you know whats going on sorry bull S--t , and to put peoples ability to count above the safety of riders is just ridiculous , the fact that a lot of people loose interest is more to do with not grasping that they aren't watching close combat racing , they are watching a time trial , and they are just filling time till they can get back out on that black strip they are sat looking at

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Eddie

I am not sure an ability to count matters. I don't see the relevance of that comment.

I recall a thread on the other website on this topic and the vast majority were against this new system; even riders. You have to remember that not all spectators are hard core enthusiasts (they can probably read numbers and count though)and view the unfolding race in simple terms i.e. number order. The spectators should be considered as the TT is entertainment after all. Even John McG says before every race "I hope we put on a good show". I totally agree that rider safety is important but the present system is confusing.

By the way, I have been coming to the TT since 1961 so am not a "new" fan. I recall seeing people with the race guide listing the numbers as they went past and you could see who was moving up the order etc by this method alone.