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Very sad - I am fortunate enough to have seen Speedway at Walkerville but when I went in 2017 it was clear that it was struggling to survive and that Flat Track and Quads were much more viable options. Unfortunately, it is a sign of the times with Speedway pretty much worldwide as the same could be said of Canada and even some European countries much closer to home. I'm glad I went when I did as I don't anticipate be able to watch Speedway in South Africa again.
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WembleyLion replied to Trees's topic in Speedway News and Discussions
This seems to be the case although a large number of Speedway fans I know are not attached to any particular club (often because a club they once followed has long since folded) but they regularly attend a number of different tracks. -
I don't think there will be anything at Champex-Lac as they couldn't get enough people to take an interest in trying to run it! Not sure about Flims though!
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Anyone remember Dalle Andersen?
WembleyLion replied to steve roberts's topic in Speedway News and Discussions
Remember him well. One of the fastest riders around the Crowley track! -
Top Championship poster of 2018 is......
WembleyLion replied to singy13's topic in SGB Championship League Speedway
Yes Jezza all the way! -
Lakeside v Workington 27/10/10 play off final 1st leg
WembleyLion replied to cityrebel's topic in SGB Championship League Speedway
Hopefully the Paramedic will turn up by 7:50pm Bob! -
Mildenhall V Eastbourne NLPO Final 2ng leg 25-10-18@7-30pm
WembleyLion replied to Super Blue's topic in National League Speedway
Well done Eastbourne who rode very well and never looked in danger of letting Mildenhall back into contention. Good to see them eventually celebrate after heat 12 even though they had sealed the Championship one race earlier!! -
Lakeside V Peterbrough Play Off Semi Final 14-10-18
WembleyLion replied to Chris116's topic in SGB Championship League Speedway
Judging by the size of the crowd JCF has yet to arrive with the train load of Panthers fans! -
Fixture shambles - An annual event
WembleyLion replied to Hawk127's topic in Speedway News and Discussions
You are right about both - Sunday 1 November 1998 was Coventry v Ipswich in the Craven Shield Final second leg. Oxford and Cradley also failed to complete the KO Cup Final second leg in the 80's (1986 I think). I can only recall one official November fixture after the Coventry one from 1998 and that was at King's Lynn on 1 November 2000, however in the 70's and 80's November meetings took place most seasons. The latest meeting a saw was the Nigel Wasley Memorial on 10 November 1979 at Cradley. The latest league fixture I watched was Canterbury v Crayford on 7 November 1981. -
Lakeside V Peterbrough Play Off Semi Final 14-10-18
WembleyLion replied to Chris116's topic in SGB Championship League Speedway
He (BWD) actually informed Peterborough before signing for them that he had surgery scheduled for 27 September and they were happy for him to sign on that basis. -
Yes indeed - thank you to all of you for a great job. Really appreciate what you do.
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Poole v King’s Lynn Premiership Grand Final 1st leg 08/10/18
WembleyLion replied to Bagpuss's topic in SGB Premiership Speedway League
Always thought Ackroyd was a poor referee since he helped Holder to become World Champion! -
Calling off meetings like this is a major contributory factor as to why fans have been deserting the sinking Speedway ship! Even if the track was 'unfit' several hours ago it just isn't good enough on a near perfect day for Speedway!
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Swindon v Belle Vue. Thursday 27/09/18.
WembleyLion replied to Sidney the robin's topic in SGB Premiership Speedway League
The average dropping was pretty blatant last night and I felt really sorry for the Swindon fans parting with their hard earned money and having to watch it! I think one of the problems with league Speedway these days is that (unlike the fans who follow their team) many riders have little or no real affinity to the club(s) they ride for. -
I know what you mean but you are also lucky to get Speedway in the Summer months at some tracks these days!