Argos 262 Posted October 5, 2018 Just seen in this weeks Speedway Star the Promoter at Redcar is finishing at the end of the season, Dose this mean the end? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tigerforever 86 Posted October 5, 2018 Let’s hope not, unfortunately the sport can’t continue to fool itself any longer that the crowd levels attending speedway can balance the books come the end of the season. I don’t believe for a minute that Redcar are the only club who have a question mark as to whether they will run in 2019, and I hope that common ground is reached for all three leagues so that all clubs can continue, we need an affordable package but what that is nobody knows , I believe we have now arrived at reality for many clubs across the UK, for some maybe too late! 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foamfence 2,917 Posted October 5, 2018 40 minutes ago, Argos said: Just seen in this weeks Speedway Star the Promoter at Redcar is finishing at the end of the season, Dose this mean the end? Do you mean Kevin Keay? He is co-promoter. It does say on the Redcar supporters forum that people have been enquiring about season tickets for next year, there is no mention of closure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Argos 262 Posted October 5, 2018 What I don’t understand is I’ve visited both Redcar and Newcastle this season, The crowd at Redcar was much better than at Newcastle but yet Newcastle have confirmed they are running next season, but there must be a doubt at Redcar due to there Promoters quotes, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Argos 262 Posted October 5, 2018 4 minutes ago, foamfence said: Do you mean Kevin Keay? He is co-promoter. It does say on the Redcar supporters forum that people have been enquiring about season tickets for next year, there is no mention of closure. Yes it was Kevin, well let’s all hope is co-Promoter carries on, Is that CVS from Wolves Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foamfence 2,917 Posted October 5, 2018 1 minute ago, Argos said: Yes it was Kevin, well let’s all hope is co-Promoter carries on, Is that CVS from Wolves Not sure these days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Argos 262 Posted October 5, 2018 I’ve been looking for my program from Redcar as it would say who the Promoters are, but can’t find it, was Glyn Taylor a Promotor there at one time Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foamfence 2,917 Posted October 5, 2018 From their website..... Promoters: Kevin Keay and Jitendra DuffillDirectors: Eric Gladders, Chris Van Straaten, Brian Gladders Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bear_Bottom 516 Posted October 5, 2018 Very worrying...Looks like Smoggy Bear's gone too... Smoggy Bear gone! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tsunami 10,219 Posted October 5, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, Argos said: What I don’t understand is I’ve visited both Redcar and Newcastle this season, The crowd at Redcar was much better than at Newcastle but yet Newcastle have confirmed they are running next season, but there must be a doubt at Redcar due to there Promoters quotes, Depends on what nights you visited both venues on. Generally Newcastle has the biggest gate, and Redcar has their biggest gate when Newcastle are the visitors. Redcar gates look up and the Newcastle promotion have said gates have held this year, but are actively looking for more support. Redcar of course has no large stadium rent like Newcastle has, and does not need the larger number of track workers due to a fixed air fence and no dog track to cover. Be a shame if another promoter can't be found, remembering Jitendra resigned ar Team manager during the year due to health problems, so that could rule him out from continuing or stepping back up. Let's hope they do run as we both need each other. NB. This was expected due to a post that Kevin put on his Facebook page late on Saturday night. He had a whisky bottle in front of him with a glass, saying now that his speedway and rugby is over it was time for pastures new. Thought it was the drink talking, and it was still there middle of the week. Edited October 5, 2018 by Tsunami Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StevePark 2,740 Posted October 5, 2018 24 minutes ago, Tsunami said: Depends on what nights you visited both venues on. Generally Newcastle has the biggest gate, and Redcar has their biggest gate when Newcastle are the visitors. Redcar gates look up and the Newcastle promotion have said gates have held this year, but are actively looking for more support. Redcar of course has no large stadium rent like Newcastle has, and does not need the larger number of track workers due to a fixed air fence and no dog track to cover. Be a shame if another promoter can't be found, remembering Jitendra resigned ar Team manager during the year due to health problems, so that could rule him out from continuing or stepping back up. Let's hope they do run as we both need each other. NB. This was expected due to a post that Kevin put on his Facebook page late on Saturday night. He had a whisky bottle in front of him with a glass, saying now that his speedway and rugby is over it was time for pastures new. Thought it was the drink talking, and it was still there middle of the week. George said, at the Fans Forum thing at The South Gosforth CIU Club, that attendances had gone up slightly this season, compared to last season. I attended all Newcastle home meetings this season just gone and also Redcar when we were there and also when Peterborough were there towards the end of the season and I thought the attendances were similar at each track, but you can't really go off seeing the Redcar attendance so few times. Let's hope (a) new promoter(s) can be found to keep Redcar going. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lukeellis 1 Posted October 5, 2018 The problem is not with the crowd size as such,probably better than most.The Owners are not capable of being Promoters so they need someone to do that job and all it entails for nothing as Kevin has done very well for 2 years.I can’t see anyone else doing that,so really they need to sell the club. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boz 314 Posted October 5, 2018 Crowds were fairly steady most of the year - but Kev was quoted earlier in the year saying the only meeting that made any money was the Dirt Track meeting we held. Sad to see Kev go - has made a real difference and gave a bit of a buzz back round the place. Looks like it means the end of the mascot Smoggy as well which would be a huge shame, she went down very well with the kids. Hopefully there is a plan in place for the future, and I dare say Kev will still be seen helping out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevehone 3,412 Posted October 5, 2018 don't know why but i kind of wonder if Ged Rathbone would come in now, especially if Peterborough win the play-off .. possible thought could be no more to achieve at Peterborough and try with the local club Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leander 495 Posted October 5, 2018 27 minutes ago, stevehone said: don't know why but i kind of wonder if Ged Rathbone would come in now, especially if Peterborough win the play-off .. possible thought could be no more to achieve at Peterborough and try with the local club But then that would put Peterborough in doubt as he isn't allowed to run two in the same league. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites