RobMcCaffery 2,752 Posted March 29, 2018 So you have a decent holiday crowd in who have paid full price to watch 15 heats of speedway. "Okay, folks, the weather's beaten us. Hope you didn't mind the riders' problems in staying on their bikes. Don't worry, if you're new to speedway the racing's usually far better. No, you don't get any money back, but hey, we GOT A RESULT!" See you next week!" Too many people believe getting to heat 10 makes it all worthwhile. You get the points and the cash, but what about next time? Isn't it time that giving the paying public value for money counts more than getting a result while we still have a paying public left? 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
liam 376 Posted March 29, 2018 7 minutes ago, RobMcCaffery said: So you have a decent holiday crowd in who have paid full price to watch 15 heats of speedway. "Okay, folks, the weather's beaten us. Hope you didn't mind the riders' problems in staying on their bikes. Don't worry, if you're new to speedway the racing's usually far better. No, you don't get any money back, but hey, we GOT A RESULT!" See you next week!" Too many people believe getting to heat 10 makes it all worthwhile. You get the points and the cash, but what about next time? Isn't it time that giving the paying public value for money counts more than getting a result while we still have a paying public left? Couldn’t agree more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crazysue 613 Posted March 29, 2018 I've now been called into work earlier than originally asked so now I am joining in on the rain dance! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stainlesssteelride 106 Posted March 29, 2018 1 hour ago, RobMcCaffery said: So you have a decent holiday crowd in who have paid full price to watch 15 heats of speedway. "Okay, folks, the weather's beaten us. Hope you didn't mind the riders' problems in staying on their bikes. Don't worry, if you're new to speedway the racing's usually far better. No, you don't get any money back, but hey, we GOT A RESULT!" See you next week!" Too many people believe getting to heat 10 makes it all worthwhile. You get the points and the cash, but what about next time? Isn't it time that giving the paying public value for money counts more than getting a result while we still have a paying public left? Omg, how have the moderators let this post slip through the net, it's far too sensible. Not truer words have I ever read on here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stainlesssteelride 106 Posted March 29, 2018 Because of the weather forecast for the day and speedway fans knowing what can happen, I very much doubt this would have been much of a bumper crowd anyway. Fans have been stung far too often. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cityrebel 2,960 Posted March 29, 2018 I'd much rather an early call off. Trying to beat the weather with people inside the stadium does no one any favours. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mickthemuppet 976 Posted March 29, 2018 2 hours ago, RobMcCaffery said: So you have a decent holiday crowd in who have paid full price to watch 15 heats of speedway. "Okay, folks, the weather's beaten us. Hope you didn't mind the riders' problems in staying on their bikes. Don't worry, if you're new to speedway the racing's usually far better. No, you don't get any money back, but hey, we GOT A RESULT!" See you next week!" Too many people believe getting to heat 10 makes it all worthwhile. You get the points and the cash, but what about next time? Isn't it time that giving the paying public value for money counts more than getting a result while we still have a paying public left? So what happens to a cricket match if it is rained off half way through you have to pay full price Wimbledon tennis if it rains halfway through the days play there are no refunds there In football I do not think you get your money back if the match is abandoned before 90 minutes Even the British darts open at Butlins where the public were not allowed there would no rebate if you were staying there So Speedway is no different to other sports Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
liam 376 Posted March 29, 2018 Meeting at Lakeside called off. Correct decision. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
liam 376 Posted March 29, 2018 1 hour ago, mickthemuppet said: So what happens to a cricket match if it is rained off half way through you have to pay full price Wimbledon tennis if it rains halfway through the days play there are no refunds there In football I do not think you get your money back if the match is abandoned before 90 minutes Even the British darts open at Butlins where the public were not allowed there would no rebate if you were staying there So Speedway is no different to other sports But if it can be rearranged to another day when people will get what they paid for why not do it? No one has said speedway is any different. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Badge 5,104 Posted March 29, 2018 2 minutes ago, liam said: But if it can be rearranged to another day when people will get what they paid for why not do it? No one has said speedway is any different. You just have to look at the Poole v Somerset thread for your answer tbh. This morning calling for it to be off, then it was called off, now they are crying, forecast has changed so perhaps wrong to call off. By their very nature, it would appear speedway fans are weird. If a promoter calls off early, you will have conspiracy theories winging about, and if they try to get it on, but get defeated by the weather, they get it in the neck for putting money before fans. Can't win, springs to mind 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
liam 376 Posted March 29, 2018 1 minute ago, Badge said: You just have to look at the Poole v Somerset thread for your answer tbh. This morning calling for it to be off, then it was called off, now they are crying, forecast has changed so perhaps wrong to call off. By their very nature, it would appear speedway fans are weird. If a promoter calls off early, you will have conspiracy theories winging about, and if they try to get it on, but get defeated by the weather, they get it in the neck for putting money before fans. Can't win, springs to mind Some people are weird I won’t argue with that and Iam pretty sure some will be hoping we have no more rain so they can have a good old moan at Cook for calling it off lol. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stainlesssteelride 106 Posted March 29, 2018 Speedway fans are the weirdest Badge, you have to be, some are just more weird than others. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stainlesssteelride 106 Posted March 29, 2018 1 hour ago, liam said: Meeting at Lakeside called off. Correct decision. Only the lakeside one? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
liam 376 Posted March 29, 2018 Just now, Stainlesssteelride said: Only the lakeside one? At the moment according to Lakeside website. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hawk127 1,357 Posted March 29, 2018 Good report on Anglia news this evening on KL and mentioned the other fixtures this weekend but did show Ipswich at 1.15. I suspect that is an error but just in case, has the time of the meeting been changed? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites