ProperSport 96 Posted April 7, 2014 (edited) Just looking for some advice , was taking my daughter to her first ever Speedway match tonight but the weather has beaten us with Belle Vue v Swindon off - she really wants to understand why I love this sport so having looked at the fixtures and got a rare week off work Sat night throws up two fixtures of clubs within 1/1 half of Preston - Workington v Edinburgh or Stoke v Buxton , never been to either track - Workington seem like a really friendly club , was wondering on people's thoughts on views , food in case the 12 yr old gets bored in 2mins , closer meeting out of the two - Im thinking Workington and any other advice - will go to one and I suppose the weather again may play a part Apologies if in the wrong section and any advice would be superb Cheers Chris * Sorry posted twice * Edited April 7, 2014 by ProperSport Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Django 159 Posted April 7, 2014 The Workington V Edinburgh match should be a really good one, two well matched teams who should be fighting it out for honours at the end of the season. the battles between Craig Cook and the top Workington riders should be great, I'm sure Cookie will be looking for a maximum and track record too. Of course the weather may be a factor but there is a covered, seated grandstand with a couple of burger vans and bars. Hope to see you there! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StevePark 2,781 Posted April 7, 2014 (edited) Just looking for some advice , was taking my daughter to her first ever Speedway match tonight but the weather has beaten us with Belle Vue v Swindon off - she really wants to understand why I love this sport so having looked at the fixtures and got a rare week off work Sat night throws up two fixtures of clubs within 1/1 half of Preston - Workington v Edinburgh or Stoke v Buxton , never been to either track - Workington seem like a really friendly club , was wondering on people's thoughts on views , food in case the 12 yr old gets bored in 2mins , closer meeting out of the two - Im thinking Workington and any other advice - will go to one and I suppose the weather again may play a part Apologies if in the wrong section and any advice would be superb Cheers Chris * Sorry posted twice * I'd go to Workington every time above Stoke. Many reasons. 1) Stoke is a dump. 2) Track is usually badly prepared at Loomer Road. 3) It usually takes an age to run a meeting (other than those reasons, it's great!!). The only thing Stoke has going for it is it's cheaper to get in. Workington it's £14 + free prog (Juniors 5-15 £4). Stoke charge £12 for adults and £2 for the kids. Workington do Family Tickets as well which bring the price down a bit if there are 1 adult and 2 kids, etc. Edited April 7, 2014 by The Abbott 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robinh88 571 Posted April 7, 2014 workington hands down Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
refereerick 253 Posted April 7, 2014 I'd go to Workington every time above Stoke. Many reasons. 1) Stoke is a dump. 2) Track is usually badly prepared at Loomer Road. 3) It usually takes an age to run a meeting (other than those reasons, it's great!!). The only thing Stoke has going for it is it's cheaper to get in. Workington it's £14 + free prog (Juniors 5-15 £4). Stoke charge £12 for adults and £2 for the kids. Workington do Family Tickets as well which bring the price down a bit if there are 1 adult and 2 kids, etc. Do you work for Stoke, you are sure making it sound far better than the last time I was there! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StevePark 2,781 Posted April 7, 2014 Do you work for Stoke, you are sure making it sound far better than the last time I was there! Certainly don't! I support Newcastle. Last time I was there was 2009 (I think!). Only giving my personal opinion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheScotsman 2,483 Posted April 7, 2014 Worky for me every time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,637 Posted April 7, 2014 Workington v Edinburgh - best riders on show. Should be a cracking meeting!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John Leslie 3,213 Posted April 7, 2014 It's got to be Workington. Big fast track, decent racing usually. Covered seated grandstand, good viewing. A few burger vans and bars. Workington v Edinburgh should be a good match with Craig Cook in opposition. Stoke - once neat stadium which has suffered decades of neglect. Decent medium-sized track which has also suffered decades of neglect and never produces the standard of racing it should be capable of. Can park trackside and watch from car, or there's an Indoor seated bar area. Food actually quite ok by speedway standards. Local derby but Buxton will be weak opposition. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lady s 2 30 Posted April 7, 2014 Workington. As it the best track going to be one heck of a meeting and you will love it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Halifaxtiger 5,318 Posted April 7, 2014 No question, Workington. Abbott is just about spot on. Wrap up warm, though !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
refereerick 253 Posted April 7, 2014 Certainly don't! I support Newcastle. Last time I was there was 2009 (I think!). Only giving my personal opinion. Was tongue in cheek, I know you're a Diamonds fan. Just thought you were trying to make Stoke sound good! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LagutaRacingFan 1,935 Posted April 7, 2014 Workington Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
screm 8,057 Posted April 7, 2014 I saw Edinburgh at Berwick last Saturday, and their meeting with Workington look set to be a cracker. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stokielee 30 Posted April 7, 2014 As a Stoke supporter for over 30 years it kills me to say it but Workington and Stoke are not comparable. Go to Workington! Possibly 10 years ago you could've compared the two but not these days. The track, stadium, team and promotion are all superior at Workington. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
