STARRGAZER1 29 Posted December 30, 2012 I shall be visiting, from UK , for the Auckland cricket test match. I also intent visiting the Speedway GP., Is there anybody who can advise me how far The Stadium is from Eden Park? Is it in walking distance & if so how long would it take? Many thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PHILIPRISING 7,298 Posted December 31, 2012 TOO far to walk but not far or expensive in a cab ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
severnsider 197 Posted December 31, 2012 It is around a couple of miles between the two stadiums so not that bad if you wanted to walk. Last year we walked to the stadium from our hotel in the centre of Auckland as it was a lovely day. This is a much further distance then the trip between the two stadiums. Took a bit over an hour and was nice to see different views of the city and see the suburbs as the buildings are different to home. The lake just behind the speedway stadium at Western Springs is very pretty and the Zoo is just behind that which was also interesting Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
STARRGAZER1 29 Posted January 2, 2013 Many thanks for info. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hakarimata 0 Posted January 10, 2013 Haere Mae (hello) If your seat is on the terraces, endeavour to take a cushion, the concrete is mighty taxing on the Gluteus Maximus. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hakarimata 0 Posted January 10, 2013 Sorry, I forgot to mention that collapsible chairs aren't allowed............lapsus memorae. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Know 221 Posted January 18, 2013 Haere Mae (hello) If your seat is on the terraces, endeavour to take a cushion, the concrete is mighty taxing on the Gluteus Maximus. another top venue just round the corner with a thriving speedway scene better get off this topic as start being negitive again Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PHILIPRISING 7,298 Posted January 18, 2013 THOUGHT it (negative) was your specialist subject... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,616 Posted January 28, 2013 Great to hear Darcy Ward being so positive about his first (regular) GP - especially after his injuries etc. www.speedwaygp.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Know 221 Posted January 28, 2013 Great to hear Darcy Ward being so positive about his first (regular) GP - especially after his injuries etc. www.speedwaygp.com what injuries ? THOUGHT it (negative) was your specialist subject... Na not me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,616 Posted January 28, 2013 what injuries ? The injuries he got that curtailed his and Poole's season!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waiheke1 4,295 Posted February 9, 2013 allright, only about 6 weeks to go. Anyone coming over for this? Any word on when the wildcard will be confirmed? Rumours seem to be that Troy Batchelor may be in line rather than a kiwi representative (Bunyan and Wells are the other names i've heard mentioned) Much as I think Bunyan was the right choice last year (and performed very creditably), I'd be much keener to see Batch this year. And does anyone who knows about such matters know if the incredible summer (hot and dry) we are having will potentially impact upon track preparations if it continues? I know its a totally different surface, but i've heard the car racing at the Springs has been pretty dull this season with very little passing due to the track. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PHILIPRISING 7,298 Posted February 9, 2013 WILD card should be announced next week. The three names you mentioned are all in the frame but Bill Buckley's opinion will be crucial in the final reckoning. Don't think your summer weather (hope it lasts until third week in March!) will impact on track. Ole Olsen and his team will arrive early next month and start again from scratch using the materials that were taken up and stored after the 2012 event. Ole thinks he can make it even better which would be quite an achievement. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SCB 0 Posted February 10, 2013 Let's hope he can because I though last years track wouldn't take much in the way of tweaking to make it an immense track with that banking. A few riders in a few heats did start to show that. Only hope I'll be able to wake up in the middle of the night and watch it live on tele! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Know 221 Posted February 11, 2013 The injuries he got that curtailed his and Poole's season!! Oh those, SURPRIZED poole want him back after letting them down so badly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites