2013 SBK Rules: fake headlights and pit stops

2013 SBK Rules: fake headlights and pit stops

Fake headlights, tail lights for bad weather, brake lever covers and pit stops for tire change only.

Click for full article.....
http://hellforleathermagazine.com/2012/10/2013-sbk-rules-fake-headlights-and-pit-stops/


Engine limits for WSS (8 engines) and Superstock 1000cc (3 engines)
Click for rule book publication from FIM.

http://issuu.com/hellforleather/docs/superbike_commission__17_october_2012

 

I like the pit stop ideas.

Back when AMA was running four classes, I was pushing for the Formula Extreme class to be different in style to the other three classes, as the fans had no idea what was what.

I thought since we put all that expense into pit stop equipment for just one race, the 200, that each round should have FX be a 90 min race, clock runs even during red flags, so you would have at least one stop, maybe two. I loved the strategic planning and the excitement of getting ready and going through the pit stops.

 

I kind of agree... Pit stops add some excitement to the race...

 

Taillights for bad weather is good. Fake headlights I can do without though.

 

The fake lights on the Kawi look dumb as hell. I thought the rule on pit stops was to allow them if necessary not to mandate them?.

 

165 KG = 363.7lbs
Thats like a 220hp SV650

 

I'm curious to see what the BMW headlight stickers will look like. I'm guessing they will stock with asymmetrical and ugly like stock.

 

Pit stops sounded optional, but would be cool if they extended the race long enough to make them mandatory.

 

Double the points and run one long race instead of two short ones?

 

Single bike rule. Can't have b bike in pits with rain tires on it and they aren't red flagging for rain. Actually have to swap them out if it rains. ALOT of strategy will be involved.

 

Not a word.

-jim

 

the article on Motomatters is better.

http://www.motomatters.com/news/2012/10/17/new_wsbk_rules_pit_stops_to_replace_rest.html

 

"These rules will remain in place for at least the 2013 season. After that, the series is likely to move more towards a Superstock format, in line with the wishes of Dorna, who have just taken control of the series."

 

Of all the crazy stuff that people type on here, your going to pick on that. BTW, Fire Fox already tried to tell me that and I ignored that.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alot
:up:

 

Sounds like World Superbike is going to suck in the near future...

 

Maybe not. What if they align rule-wise with BSB, AMA adopts the same, then you've got a bunch of WSBK wildcards racing at Daytona again like the good-ol-days?

 

Equal weights for twins and fours.....

 

Kind of what I'm thinking. Anybody who watched BSB this year knows that their formula seemed to work from an entertainment perspective.

 

BSB has been exciting with whatever rules you throw at them. It's the tracks and lunatic riders.

I think we're seeing the beginning of the end of WSBK as we know it. Since MotoGP can't match the excitement of the series, they're gonna fuck WSB to the point MotoGP looks exciting again? :down:

 

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