theblueboy 960 Posted March 22, 2015 I think a lot of that depends on whether there is a covered/cantilevered grandstand to contain the atmosphere, on the home straight especially. I may have missed it, but i haven't seen anything in the plans or talk about it having a covered main straight? It needs something to contain the noise of the bikes and the crowd to heighten the experience. Its something i didn't notice had such an effect until i went to a couple of meetings at Somerset. Even though there was a big crowd, the general noise and atmosphere had nothing to reflect off or contain it, so it just goes straight up into the air above, resulting, i think in the atmosphere being a little more flat and muted than it should be. The abbey has just about enough of a roof over the main straight currently to contain some noise, but the best example is probably at Poole. When the grandstand has plenty of people in it making some noise (only when they're winning obviously), not only is it loud when you're in there, but it also projects the noise out onto the other parts of the stadium as well. When people get cheering in there,you can really hear it from the bends. If you took that away from Wimbourne road, the atmosphere would certainly take a nose dive all round the stadium. I suspect the noise you refer to is the silver threads banging their knitting needles together, putting their false teeth back in or the clinking of tea cups... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MattK 3,447 Posted March 22, 2015 Most big meetings will still be at Kings Lynn or Belle Vue so can't see the point in having a stadium for an odd meeting like a under 21 round. Just glad we'll have a stadium to replace the old girl. There are plenty of FIM meetings which have to be held somewhere. Large stadiums come with large overheads, so hosting a meeting that will only attract 2-3,000 doesn't make much commercial sense. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crazy robin 2,963 Posted March 22, 2015 There are plenty of FIM meetings which have to be held somewhere. Large stadiums come with large overheads, so hosting a meeting that will only attract 2-3,000 doesn't make much commercial sense. Can understand that but if that's the way it has to be to keep Swindon Robins going then a smaller stadium is the only option. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A ORLOV 8,628 Posted March 22, 2015 Rosco has stated that Blunsdon will be able to hold bigger meetings, so it seems the adver has probably got it wrong again. Should be able to confirm this on tues evening. There is one big meeting they are hoping to have in 2016. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SCB 0 Posted March 22, 2015 Maybe, like BV and there ability to increase capacity for big events Swindon will be the same? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Woz01 3,589 Posted March 23, 2015 Maybe, like BV and there ability to increase capacity for big events Swindon will be the same? Possibly. To be fair I haven't seen any actual plans so temporary seating could be an option if they were to host big meetings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A ORLOV 8,628 Posted March 23, 2015 (edited) One of the riders hung out to dry ? The rider hopes it will shrink to fit before the first meeting. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CAstkNDW4AA7wh1.jpg Edited March 23, 2015 by A ORLOV 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hagonshocker 1,956 Posted March 24, 2015 (edited) Right ok, so how big is this track going to be ? just because its shaped like cardiff, doesn't mean to say it will be Cardiff's size.275 mtrs. And yes your right about Somerset 300 mtrs whether it was fault or design. But if your that much against it, you either lodge a protest or you don't go, simple really, but to be honest, i think you'l be in a minority. 'Dont go'?..protest?...why dont you just hush you village idiot!...am allowed to make a comment or raise a concern about the blueprint for the track but dont appreciate being told what to do by an individual of your obvious ignorance and stupidity now jog on Edited March 24, 2015 by hagonshocker 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A ORLOV 8,628 Posted March 24, 2015 Press and Practice today, stadium open at 4.30 for practice followed by meeting the riders at 6.30 in one of the bars. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TitusTokio 43 Posted March 24, 2015 Batchelor has been given his new visa which is great news. Hopefully never have these issues again http://www.swindonlinksport.com/2015/03/24/robins-skipper-batchelor-granted-new-visa/ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A ORLOV 8,628 Posted March 24, 2015 Practice went well, apart from the wind and cold. The riders looked ok especially Nick and the two reserves, thurs against riders will give a better indication of how they are going. It was good to meet up with Chalkie before the practice started and what I was told was that the figure of 2500 is the number that can be seated with many more standing around the track as now. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Starman2006 2,354 Posted March 24, 2015 (edited) 'Dont go'?..protest?...why dont you just hush you village idiot!...am allowed to make a comment or raise a concern about the blueprint for the track but dont appreciate being told what to do by an individual of your obvious ignorance and stupidity now Like i said, you'l be in a minority, many Swindon fans will just be happy and thankful to have Speedway, on a track probably smaller than you have now, where you'l see proper racing..So don't knock it untill you've seen it. Edited March 24, 2015 by Starman2006 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gemini 4,894 Posted March 24, 2015 Will they allow dogs in their super duper new stadium or will the jobsworth stewards be transferring there as well? Really miss my trips to Swindon - it's not the same just going to the Cotswold Wildlife Park without a speedway meeting afterwards. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TitusTokio 43 Posted March 25, 2015 How much does riding order matter? Sure, some guys prefer being out in heat one but that's about it isn't it? Not enough team riding these days to even think about pairings. http://www.swindonlinksport.com/2015/03/24/rosco-settles-on-his-riding-order/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Woz01 3,589 Posted March 25, 2015 Practice went well, apart from the wind and cold. The riders looked ok especially Nick and the two reserves, thurs against riders will give a better indication of how they are going. It was good to meet up with Chalkie before the practice started and what I was told was that the figure of 2500 is the number that can be seated with many more standing around the track as now. That makes more sense. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
