hagonshocker 1,956 Posted August 26, 2012 Had a great weekend (apparently) love the City anyway as I helped build some of it (The newer bits!) but perhaps having been to all 12 the novelty of the event has worn a little....the meeting and racing was ok but didnt think it was as amazing as some think...like a previous poster put its all about opinions....mind u unlike the mini bar I dont feel totally empty! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hilly 170 Posted August 26, 2012 Had a great weekend (apparently) love the City anyway as I helped build some of it (The newer bits!) but perhaps having been to all 12 the novelty of the event has worn a little....the meeting and racing was ok but didnt think it was as amazing as some think...like a previous poster put its all about opinions....mind u unlike the mini bar I dont feel totally empty! An empty mini bar, that sounds like an expensive week end Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PHILIPRISING 7,298 Posted August 26, 2012 Bernie Ecclestone said much the same thing, but the public and television companies eventually said otherwise ;-) DIDN'T stop Sky dishing out hundreds of millions I'd agree that good race doesn't necessarily have passing, but if there's little passing in any race then I do think that's a concern. Why would the fees for disparate artists grow out of proportion? I think it's more likely the available budget for things decreased. BECAUSE in the early days the acts were not announced in advance but now they are. Unfortunately, it puts the relative importance of speedway into context. IN that case why would they should it at all and devote a huge amount of resources and expense to cover the British GP in the manner in which they do? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SCB 0 Posted August 26, 2012 Had a great weekend (apparently) love the City anyway as I helped build some of it (The newer bits!) but perhaps having been to all 12 the novelty of the event has worn a little....the meeting and racing was ok but didnt think it was as amazing as some think...like a previous poster put its all about opinions....mind u unlike the mini bar I dont feel totally empty! Might upset you but I agree, a few of us said Saturday night that after 12 years we're not sure of the event has lost it's sparkle or if it's the familiarity of it all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Starman2006 2,354 Posted August 27, 2012 Didn't see any of the Nationals given a good write up before the GP. And the Racing post sports section that aiways do a small piece for the GP's gave the British GP EXACTLY 2.3 inches, And even then, they struggled to put Chris Holders name at the bottom as their tip. Really does put British speedway into context. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PHILIPRISING 7,298 Posted August 27, 2012 Didn't see any of the Nationals given a good write up before the GP. And the Racing post sports section that aiways do a small piece for the GP's gave the British GP EXACTLY 2.3 inches, And even then, they struggled to put Chris Holders name at the bottom as their tip. Really does put British speedway into context. LITTLE or no chance these days but once the football season starts, with cricket and the paralympics, forget it. Thirty years ago when Gary Havelock won his World title I was working for the News of the World and they afforded his win an inside page lead despite the football. Times have changed sadly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Undercover Elephant 50 Posted August 27, 2012 Classic Steve Brandon when interviewing Chris Holder after the epic Heat 8 with Emil. "I mean at least you know now what a Russian kitchen sink looks like he threw everything at you then" Chris Holder, after this Cardiff performance truly does look like a World Champion in the making. I've got so much admiration for him to succeed this year. He looks the real deal then ever before. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Starman2006 2,354 Posted August 27, 2012 LITTLE or no chance these days but once the football season starts, with cricket and the paralympics, forget it. Thirty years ago when Gary Havelock won his World title I was working for the News of the World and they afforded his win an inside page lead despite the football. Times have changed sadly. Yep, don't we know it.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spencebel 181 Posted August 27, 2012 Anybody have news on Jason, is he ok ? He looked in a lot of pain. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racers and royals 8,723 Posted August 27, 2012 Anybody have news on Jason, is he ok ? He looked in a lot of pain. Sat out the Polish league yesterday-having x-rays to determine extent of injuries.http://speedwaygp.com/news/article/1754/x-rays-for-crump Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spencebel 181 Posted August 27, 2012 Thankyou............ Lets hope it is not serious. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trees 2,814 Posted August 27, 2012 I can see Jason retiring. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmy jimmy 298 Posted August 27, 2012 That was my fourth British GP and I loved it, the atmosphere around and inside the stadium, thought the racing was pretty decent, and Keith Flint was there! Don't tell me speedway isn't cool! As a sporting spectacle, it is still pure theatre and one of the best live nights of sport around. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
P T Preece 262 Posted August 27, 2012 Had a great day always enjoy cardiff and it was nice to see the best man on the day become the winner, well done Chris. Harris was awful again but Nicholls rode well, roll on next year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmy jimmy 298 Posted August 27, 2012 The only thing missing is a UK challenger for the title. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
