PHILIPRISING 7,298 Posted September 30, 2013 But surely speedway must be one of the cheapest sports to cover and the viewing figures can't be that bad. I know people who have no interest in going to a meeting but watch on tv. WHY cheap ... outside broadcast facilities aren't exactly cheap and the rigging required for a speedway meeting is quite extensive. Compare that, for example, with snooker and darts, inside small arenas and with no weather constraints. Some might argue that Sky going a little overboard with around 60 personnel on site at each event and their costs are reported to be around £30,000 per meeting. Do the sums ... it ain't cheap. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foreverblue 6,055 Posted September 30, 2013 (edited) WHY cheap ... outside broadcast facilities aren't exactly cheap and the rigging required for a speedway meeting is quite extensive. Compare that, for example, with snooker and darts, inside small arenas and with no weather constraints. Some might argue that Sky going a little overboard with around 60 personnel on site at each event and their costs are reported to be around £30,000 per meeting. Do the sums ... it ain't cheap. 60? cant believe they need all those. For an outside event it must be cheap compared to other sports. Edited September 30, 2013 by foreverblue Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A ORLOV 8,628 Posted September 30, 2013 60? cant believe they need all those. For an outside event it must be cheap compared to other sports. They could cut down on the 6 people in the make up van for the presenters Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Green Eyed Monster 3 Posted September 30, 2013 It's certainly going to be tasty...come on Robins! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Green Eyed Monster 3 Posted September 30, 2013 Apparently Hans has hurt his..erm...hand But according to my sources, he'll be riding no matter what Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
david2905 230 Posted September 30, 2013 When Sky are at PB, there are usually at least two camera gantries on lorries to get the high up viewpoints, plus multiple camera's on the various bends, centre green and home straight, that's where a lot of the expense is, do we really need so many camera's ?, one high up on the start finish line covering the entire track and one on bends 1/2 for first bend incidents would suffice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RumOldBird 44 Posted September 30, 2013 Don't know if it will affect anyone's travel plans but J15 - J16 on M4 is currently closed due to a serious accident. Air ambulance was spotted flying to the scene. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BritPete 625 Posted September 30, 2013 Still raining and likely to continue on and off all day. Showers are developing in the channel and pushing north over east Dorset and Hants. Anyone know if the track covers are down? PS for once I agree with Britpete. Swindons to lose. Jesus! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foreverblue 6,055 Posted September 30, 2013 Jesus! Don't think it's his fault! Anyway lets hope it dries up and we get a good meeting 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tony159 46 Posted September 30, 2013 Don't know if it will affect anyone's travel plans but J15 - J16 on M4 is currently closed due to a serious accident. Air ambulance was spotted flying to the scene. Was that an air Ambulance ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RumOldBird 44 Posted September 30, 2013 The shorthand version yes. Typing on a phone and bouncing down Wiltshire's country roads is such fun :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DunRobin 465 Posted September 30, 2013 The shorthand version yes. Typing on a phone and bouncing down Wiltshire's country roads is such fun :-) And totally illegal! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dave69 1,534 Posted September 30, 2013 Swindon 1 up on aggregate after heat 10 and it pisses down. Come on Lord. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A ORLOV 8,628 Posted September 30, 2013 And totally illegal! She may be the passenger, or with the bouncing, on a pogo stick. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foreverblue 6,055 Posted September 30, 2013 Swindon 1 up on aggregate after heat 10 and it pisses down. Come on Lord. Don't you know the rules, it has to be Poole up by 1 on aggregate! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites