Mafiarule 12 Posted April 5, 2019 Speedway here and down comes the rain.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris116 755 Posted April 5, 2019 3 minutes ago, Mafiarule said: Speedway here and down comes the rain.. A bit like the start of the cricket season! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob Lee 51 Posted April 5, 2019 9 hours ago, A ORLOV said: Track almost ready for shale on new section, fence and lights installed on bends 1 & 2. Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A ORLOV 8,628 Posted April 5, 2019 Practice planned for wed, it has been mentioned that this is not open to the public, which is a blow as I was planning to watch the new riders practice and see how the whole team take to the shorter but wider track. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thecoombdog 2,367 Posted April 5, 2019 1 hour ago, A ORLOV said: Practice planned for wed, it has been mentioned that this is not open to the public, which is a blow as I was planning to watch the new riders practice and see how the whole team take to the shorter but wider track. They won't want the public seeing the track rutting up because it has had no chance to settle. We will get to pay £18 for that honour the following night so stay patient! 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OveFundinFan 4,137 Posted April 5, 2019 Back in 1977 went to Bristol to see the return of speedway - first night it was, well afternoon I think. It was a shambles and vowed never again to go to the opening night of a new track (which is what Swindon is this year). Never been to one and not going to. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mafiarule 12 Posted April 5, 2019 34 minutes ago, OveFundinFan said: Back in 1977 went to Bristol to see the return of speedway - first night it was, well afternoon I think. It was a shambles and vowed never again to go to the opening night of a new track (which is what Swindon is this year). Never been to one and not going to. I will let the track settle first. In mean time I'll view the feedback. .So when is press day. Could have held it ages ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sings4Speedway 3,246 Posted April 5, 2019 If practice and/or the first meeting on the 11th goes wrong for Swindon the knock on effect could be catastrophic. The following two meetings are held on the Thurs & Monday of Easter weekend so big crowds must be predicted and if it all goes pear shaped that is a lot of unhappy customers to deal with. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
orion 7,612 Posted April 5, 2019 Poor planning and a massive risk running the meeting so soon after the work Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv 10,695 Posted April 5, 2019 8 hours ago, A ORLOV said: Practice planned for wed, it has been mentioned that this is not open to the public, which is a blow as I was planning to watch the new riders practice and see how the whole team take to the shorter but wider track. Cant you just pop round to No17 for a cup of tea - bound to be a great view from there 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A ORLOV 8,628 Posted April 5, 2019 18 minutes ago, dontforgetthefueltapsbruv said: Cant you just pop round to No17 for a cup of tea - bound to be a great view from there They have not got a balcony or window overlooking the track, they slipped up there Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv 10,695 Posted April 5, 2019 20 minutes ago, A ORLOV said: They have not got a balcony or window overlooking the track, they slipped up there Shame - probably a bit chilly to perch on the roof...... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BangerBoy 47 Posted April 7, 2019 On 4/5/2019 at 8:37 PM, A ORLOV said: They have not got a balcony or window overlooking the track, they slipped up there I say that's a result Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tsunami 10,219 Posted April 7, 2019 1 hour ago, BangerBoy said: I say that's a result Get someone to pass a programme over the fence, and the jobs a goodin. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gresham78 215 Posted April 8, 2019 Do we get a set of binoculars to view the new track? With a smaller circuit spectators will be even further away from it than they are now... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites