Grachan 7,314 Posted January 16, 2018 40 minutes ago, A ORLOV said: Since the bspa have authorised Swindon to ride on a thurs, following what appears to have been the usual screw up in originally agreeing Mon and Thurs as the Premier race nights and then changing to Mon and Wed, who knows what priorities there now are for thursday nights. I agree it should not be too difficult to arrange the fixtures so that they do not clash with riders championship meetings, but as like 2017 if the bspa schedule has gaps of two or three weeks of no meetings, then we have some rain offs in the first part of the season there may be clashes in the later part of the season. Maybe the main thing is you get priority on your own assets, which is why Swindon ensured they had 5 in their side? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A ORLOV 8,628 Posted January 16, 2018 2 minutes ago, Grachan said: Maybe the main thing is you get priority on your own assets, which is why Swindon ensured they had 5 in their side? I just hope that they manage to schedule the meetings with less gaps than last year, and that clubs are forced to run cancelled meetings or comps like the KOC by certain dates so that there is not the usual last min panic in September with multiple meetings in one week. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
INCOGNITO 357 Posted January 16, 2018 5 hours ago, A ORLOV said: You can add to that, that the opposition teams riding against those championship teams on the thurs so it could be more than six. Each time Lakeside race against one of the above championship teams they could be three riders down if the premier has priority. Agreed but the teams that don't have a rider that is with a Thursday club would mainly be Thirsday matches at Swindon and ensure when they arrange that fixture it's on a night that doesn't conflict with Championship sides using the same riders. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
False dawn 2,294 Posted January 17, 2018 Apologies if I've missed something but is it the case that clubs will race on one given night at home (Swindon apart)? Or is the intention for teams to race on Mondays some weeks and on Wednesdays in others? I only ask because despite some speculation on here, I've not seen any club announce their official race night. Maybe I'm being selfish but I organise my social life around hobbies that take place on given evenings. Surely I'm not alone in this? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GAH 409 Posted January 17, 2018 b/vue officially announced monday as our race night & friday night for the colts !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A ORLOV 8,628 Posted January 17, 2018 7 minutes ago, False dawn said: Apologies if I've missed something but is it the case that clubs will race on one given night at home (Swindon apart)? Or is the intention for teams to race on Mondays some weeks and on Wednesdays in others? I only ask because despite some speculation on here, I've not seen any club announce their official race night. Maybe I'm being selfish but I organise my social life around hobbies that take place on given evenings. Surely I'm not alone in this? No doubt some will pick one night only and others will pick both nights for home meetings. I am waiting with interest for the fixtures lists to be published. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IronScorpion 1,407 Posted January 17, 2018 On 14/01/2018 at 1:21 PM, PHILIPRISING said: HEARING that Premiership tracks will have Good Friday ... CL Easter Monday If the Premiership is going Monday & Wednesday then stick to it. Championship should still have Good Friday & Premiership Monday. Now, fans have got to watch out for double uppers missing. I bet Premiership racing will be May Day, Spring Bank & August Bank Holiday only. Stop messing the fans about! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clambo71 136 Posted January 17, 2018 Good job some on here are not football supporters then you would have something to complain about being mucked about over which days to hold matches 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BWitcher 12,453 Posted January 17, 2018 1 hour ago, IronScorpion said: If the Premiership is going Monday & Wednesday then stick to it. Championship should still have Good Friday & Premiership Monday. Now, fans have got to watch out for double uppers missing. I bet Premiership racing will be May Day, Spring Bank & August Bank Holiday only. Stop messing the fans about! If they stuck to it, Championship wouldn't have Easter Monday would they. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KN1 168 Posted January 17, 2018 1 hour ago, BWitcher said: If they stuck to it, Championship wouldn't have Easter Monday would they. And premiership shouldn't have good Friday, but as Poland often run Easter Monday it will be interesting to see what happens. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,632 Posted January 17, 2018 Poole are at home on Good Friday!!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wolfie456 499 Posted January 17, 2018 No reason why some clubs carnt ride on Easter Tuesday like Wolves do normally against Belle Vue.As Sweden don' start season until May. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,632 Posted January 17, 2018 Lack of stadium availability on Tuesdays for clubs that share facilities. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BWitcher 12,453 Posted January 17, 2018 1 hour ago, future said: And premiership shouldn't have good Friday, but as Poland often run Easter Monday it will be interesting to see what happens. Yes, but the post I was replying too was saying they should stick to the nights and Championship should have the Monday. Clearly they've discussed and decided it's beneficial for Premiership to have the Friday and Championship the Monday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobMcCaffery 2,752 Posted January 18, 2018 (edited) It's one Friday, and a response to the Poles taking Easter Monday. Of course it makes sense to use it as an alternative. Surely even the speedway market won't be confused by one week's variation from the regular schedule? Why race on Tuesday night when you can race on a holiday? Edited January 18, 2018 by RobMcCaffery Share this post Link to post Share on other sites