teaboy279 1,038 Posted November 8, 2017 So I ve been wondering if any National League club would be willing to run a winter meeting. The last official one organised was Coventry a few years back which got cancelled. But I am relatively confident from twitter and Facebook that the crowd was set to be very good. I know we had 2 cars of people planning on going in my family alone. Whilst many riders have completely hibernated I am pretty confident a decent standard field could be assembled. For similar sized attendance sports (bangers, non league football) the boxing day events are some of the best attended. Despite the cold weather it's always easier to drag family members to sports they are not interested in at the festive period. I ve made a few enquiries about running winter meetings, so know that these have to be autherised by the bspa and given a licence to run, and there is a restriction of a maximum of 1 meeting a month allowed (across the country, amateur meetings not included in this.) How many people on here would like to see a winter speedway meeting or 2, I for one would love it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adz_mft 230 Posted November 8, 2017 Not for me personally. I like a break from it. I don't mind the team building side of things, seeing who's signed for who but I've just no interest in watching the racing tbh. Winter means football for me and going to random little grounds on a Tuesday night or Saturday afternoon. Then come February/March time it's time to switch back to speedway lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blueherb777 571 Posted November 8, 2017 Winter meeting ???? Is`n`t there enough of them in March/October Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gee jay 234 Posted November 8, 2017 i really miss newport and the new year classic. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bruno 1,790 Posted November 8, 2017 Went to a few the Scunny one was freezing I actually left before the end it was that cold. Like the idea but the reality is a different thing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pete cc 322 Posted November 8, 2017 Went to a few the Scunny one was freezing I actually left before the end it was that cold. Like the idea but the reality is a different thingIs that a little like Buxton in July 💨⛈🌨🌂☔❄ 😁 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spin king 1,921 Posted November 8, 2017 Speedway is a Summer sport that relies heavily on the weather. Why on earth anyone would consider going to a meeting in the middle of winter is above me, and something that I have never understood. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waco 1,026 Posted November 8, 2017 Used to really enjoy the winter indoor meeting at Brighton,would something like that be possible these days ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cityrebel 2,960 Posted November 9, 2017 Indoor meetings are fine. For me personally, I'm still thawing out after the golden jubilee at Hackney in February 1978!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
britmet 233 Posted November 9, 2017 .I long ago ruled out speedway in March and October ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A ORLOV 8,628 Posted November 11, 2017 . I long ago ruled out speedway in March and October ! The Speedway season should be from June till August Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arnieg 3,633 Posted November 11, 2017 Today's Iwade meeting rained off Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
