Premier League 4's

[allthegearbutnaeidea 1,734]

Is food and drink allowed to be brought into the stadium? Sorry if a thread has been started but I cannot find one and so thought this would be the best place to put it.

[Arson fire 4,785]

Throw it over the fence then go and collect it

 

Youd think so if people are camping??

[Mark 1,497]

Didnt have any problem with a flask and sandwiches last year. Be madness if they stopped people doing the same this year.

[dontforgetthefueltapsbruv 10,706]

Didnt have any problem with a flask and sandwiches last year. Be madness if they stopped people doing the same this year.

what about a 2 foot square coolbox of beer - will they let that in?

[Noodles 1,337]

BSPA have managed to cock up what was a good idea on paper.

 

Why seed Panthers to the final? Most panthers fans will now just turn up Sunday, as they have no interest in Saturday. If they were there Saturday most would have bought a weekend ticket hoping to see Panthers on both days.

 

Saturday will clash with event 1 of the speedway world cup. In addition to some fans choosing to watch world cup instead, will there be PL riders picked for their national team who therefore can't make the fours?

 

Individual final on the Sunday is before the fours final - so what happens if your top rider is injured in the individual?

[Panthers89 1,922]

Thought the individual is for riders who aren't riding in the final?

 

I'll still be attending both days, chance to see the leagues finest around my home track, why the hell not!

[allthegearbutnaeidea 1,734]

Thought the individual is for riders who aren't riding in the final?

 

I'll still be attending both days, chance to see the leagues finest around my home track, why the hell not!

You're correct

BSPA have managed to cock up what was a good idea on paper.

 

Why seed Panthers to the final? Most panthers fans will now just turn up Sunday, as they have no interest in Saturday. If they were there Saturday most would have bought a weekend ticket hoping to see Panthers on both days.

 

Saturday will clash with event 1 of the speedway world cup. In addition to some fans choosing to watch world cup instead, will there be PL riders picked for their national team who therefore can't make the fours?

 

Individual final on the Sunday is before the fours final - so what happens if your top rider is injured in the individual?

I don't think it technically will clash as the SWC will be on at night, although I see they are putting live bands on at night

[Noodles 1,337]

You're correct

I don't think it technically will clash as the SWC will be on at night, although I see they are putting live bands on at night

Fours 4pm, SWC 6pm

[allthegearbutnaeidea 1,734]

Fours 4pm, SWC 6pm

does 4's really start at 4 wow thought it would be around 1/2

[dontforgetthefueltapsbruv 10,706]

Given the debate over elligibilty for the pairs does anyone know the cut off date set for the fours?

 

Are there likely to be teams similarly impacted?

[allthegearbutnaeidea 1,734]

Given the debate over elligibilty for the pairs does anyone know the cut off date set for the fours?

 

Are there likely to be teams similarly impacted?

I'd think it would have to be these July 1st averages

[Noodles 1,337]

FOURS FEVER

 

Friday June 24, 2016

PETERBOROUGH promoter Ged Rathbone cannot wait for the biggest and best Premier League Fours event of all-time.

 

The excitement is already building for the two-day extravaganza at the East of England Showground over the weekend of July 23-24.

 

The 72-race spectacular features two semi-finals and the grand final while also featuring an individual meeting which will involve the top two riders from the teams who dont make the Fours showpiece.

 

There is also a packed line-up of off-track activities including a supporters football tournament, a stunt show, a chance to grill past riders and live music from one-time Pop Idol star Jamie Tinkler.

 

A lot of hard work has already gone into making sure the new-look Premier League Fours becomes one of the jewels in the British Speedway crown, said Rathbone.

 

It promises to be one of the highlights of the calendar with two days of terrific racing at one of the finest tracks in the country.

 

We cant wait to welcome fans from across the UK to the East of England Showground and were determined to put on a great show for them.

 

Gates at the East of England Showground will actually open from 5pm to 9pm on Friday, July 22 to allow for the arrival of supporters who are camping on site over the weekend.

 

Theyll be back open at 9am on the morning of Saturday, July 23 for a packed day of activities ahead of the Premier League Fours semi-finals which get underway at 4pm.

 

Live entertainment follows in the evening with tickets available for purchase on the day before the weekend comes to a thrilling climax on Sunday, July 24.

 

Riders will take to the track at noon for the new individual meeting before the Premier League Fours final itself begins at 4pm.

 

Tickets are priced at £20 per day for adults, or £30 for a two-day pass. Rates for children aged 12-16 are £7.50 and £10 respectively.

Children under the age of 12 gain free entry.

 

Tickets can be bought through http://www.speedwaygb.co/plfours

 

PREMIER LEAGUE FOURS ITINERARY

 

FRIDAY, JULY 22

5pm to 9pm - East of England Showground gates open from 5pm to 9pm for the arrival of campers.

 

Camping fee is £10 per night, payable on the gate.

 

SATURDAY, JULY 23

9am - East of England Showground gates open.

 

11am Inter-club supporters football tournament.

 

Noon to 1.30pm Riders village with representatives from all competing clubs.

 

4pm Premier League Fours semi-finals.

 

8pm to midnight Evening entertainment (tickets £5 to be purchased on the day. Maximum capacity 600).

 

SUNDAY, JULY 24

9am East of England Showground gates open.

 

Noon Individual meeting featuring two riders from all teams who fail to qualify for the Premier League Fours final.

 

4pm Premier League Fours final.

 

WEEKEND ATTRACTIONS

Also available are . . .

 

Fairground rides

Speedway shopping market

Junior motorcycle stunt team

Vintage bike exhibition

British speedway Under 16 youth team display

Pop Idol's Jamie Tinkler

Ex-rider 'talk in'

[wealdstone 3,454]

If the past is anything to go on it promises to be monumentally boring!!

[Pob 545]

Are there any qualifying requirements for the riders for this one ?

 

Do they have to have completed a certain amount of matches for there team to be able to compete ?

[George Dodds 310]

If the past is anything to go on it promises to be monumentally boring!!

I agree ... the past was monumentally boring - much like those interminably stuck in it.

Here's to the future, soon to be the past.

The weekend is a brave attempt to try something different. I doubt it will pass without mishap and disappointment for some but that is no reason not to try at all.