Skidder1 7,634 Posted January 28, 2018 1 hour ago, Bavarian said: http://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/sport/15894764.Russell_hoping_Robins_are_on_home_stretch_for_new_stadium/ What kind of a "grandstand" is this ? Looks strange to me. Can't see any seats in front of that building ! Where from would the mentioned 700 people have to watch the racing? From within the building, behind glass windows, and from that small balcony up there? Come on, that may be acceptable for the Greyhound people, but that won't be good enough for watching the speedway ! All this somehow reminds me of the early 90s' ill-fated London Stadium project at Hackney which had a similarly "impressive" grandstand - and that was certainly not good for watching speedway ! I hope Swindon Speedway does not make the same mistake ! ...but its not Swindon Speedway that are paying for it, is it. Sounds a lot like the glass-fronted restaurant/bars/grandstand that Stadia UK built at poole many moons ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
packerman 160 Posted January 30, 2018 On 1/28/2018 at 1:19 PM, Skidder1 said: ...but its not Swindon Speedway that are paying for it, is it. Sounds a lot like the glass-fronted restaurant/bars/grandstand that Stadia UK built at poole many moons ago. Well if that's the case you will not like it, no sounds behind the glass but does solve the bitter cold at Blunsdon. I have only been behind glass at 2 meetings one was at Hackney and the other at Poole and I just missed the roar of the bike and the smell of the engines. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sotonian 610 Posted January 30, 2018 21 minutes ago, packerman said: Well if that's the case you will not like it, no sounds behind the glass but does solve the bitter cold at Blunsdon. I have only been behind glass at 2 meetings one was at Hackney and the other at Poole and I just missed the roar of the bike and the smell of the engines. You don't get those outdoors these days either. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A ORLOV 8,628 Posted January 30, 2018 1 hour ago, Sotonian said: You don't get those outdoors these days either. Agreed, the engines are a lot quieter and there is no castrol R smell anymore. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bruno 1,790 Posted January 30, 2018 What happened to the smell , is castrol R not used anymore? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebrum 6,820 Posted January 31, 2018 (edited) 2 hours ago, bruno said: What happened to the smell , is castrol R not used anymore? Most do yes. I can't say I've ever not stopped getting a speedway smell fix. Edited January 31, 2018 by stevebrum accuracy 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bruno 1,790 Posted January 31, 2018 Still get it now and again but doesn't seem so strong or often these days or am I just thinking back to the good old days with rose tinted on again Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rich 75 Posted January 31, 2018 Maybe the sense of smell is like eyesight and hearing, it gets worse as we get older? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bruno 1,790 Posted January 31, 2018 Definate there was me thinking its speedway changing but all along its just me getting older Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,634 Posted January 31, 2018 1 hour ago, bruno said: Still get it now and again but doesn't seem so strong or often these days or am I just thinking back to the good old days with rose tinted on again Maybe there are a few more additives around these days that take the smell away??!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A ORLOV 8,628 Posted January 31, 2018 2 hours ago, bruno said: Still get it now and again but doesn't seem so strong or often these days or am I just thinking back to the good old days with rose tinted on again The Castrol R smell has gone, it would be interesting to get a post from any mechanic to see if any riders still use it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebrum 6,820 Posted January 31, 2018 Just now, A ORLOV said: The Castrol R smell has gone, it would be interesting to get a post from any mechanic to see if any riders still use it. They do. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A ORLOV 8,628 Posted January 31, 2018 4 minutes ago, stevebrum said: They do. In which case the smell given out has been reduced as I do not smell it at all now and have not done for many years. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebrum 6,820 Posted January 31, 2018 6 minutes ago, A ORLOV said: In which case the smell given out has been reduced as I do not smell it at all now and have not done for many years. I'm not sure if all the riders still use it as there maybe other choices but I must add that I can't say I have noticed any reduction in smell as it's always the first thing that hits me every time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tellboy 3,660 Posted January 31, 2018 1 hour ago, A ORLOV said: In which case the smell given out has been reduced as I do not smell it at all now and have not done for many years. I use to love the smell back in the late 70's & 80's.That was part of speedway then.Now i very rarely get the whiff of that magical smell sadly. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites