jenga 2,998 Posted February 11, 2019 2 hours ago, The Third Man said: This always used to be the case. no 6 man teams riding against 6 man teams, one injured in each team, bring in the number 8s don't why this cant still be done because its way too easy . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ruffdiamond 6,115 Posted February 11, 2019 25 minutes ago, jenga said: because its way too easy . and,,,, there'll be many complaining about paying decent money to watch 'wobblers'. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,359 Posted February 11, 2019 4 minutes ago, ruffdiamond said: and,,,, there'll be many complaining about paying decent money to watch 'wobblers'. At least the “wobblers “seem to be trying for 4 laps which is not the case for the “seasoned” riders at times,better to have a”nice “ average for guesting for some of them at times IMO. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E2R 1 Posted February 11, 2019 If you own a profitable business and are comfortably well-off then putting money into a sport such as speedway can cost you very little as you can offset those costs against Corporation Tax and Income Tax meaning you can support something you like for very little and as a bonus you will probably be invited to attend every meeting for FREE. E2R Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikebv 10,270 Posted February 11, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, jenga said: because its way too easy . And as RG alluded to in the SS, 'guest riding' is a nice earner for the riders which helps fund their riding, hence they are here to stay.. Their team might only have 30 or so meetings but riders can ride many, many more times if they have the 'right average' .... (and maintain it)... Edited February 11, 2019 by mikebv 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Halifaxtiger 5,318 Posted February 11, 2019 55 minutes ago, mikebv said: And as RG alluded to in the SS, 'guest riding' is a nice earner for the riders which helps fund their riding, hence they are here to stay.. Their team might only have 30 or so meetings but riders can ride many, many more times if they have the 'right average' .... (and maintain it)... Sadly, I think you're right. Another example of how the sport is being run for the benefit of its paid employees rather than its paying customers. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
singy13 372 Posted February 12, 2019 Had a look at Derwent Park today.....work including painting, sweeping terraces, foliage removal - all busily happening. Sad though to see the markers on the speedway track indicating where the new playing surface for the new incumbent soccer outfit ,Workington 'Reds', will eventually be. A lot of the 'track' is going to be taken to allow Reds to play according to FA pitch requirements.......the 'markers' just sadly seemed some sort of final epitaph to a once great speedway track. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jenga 2,998 Posted February 12, 2019 i cant help but feel the speedway management team knew these alterations were going to be have to be made to the ground regarding the track encroachment all along ! even the fans were talking about the width of the playing field when the new stadium was announced as a goer . maybe there has been some sweeties involved . 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
singy13 372 Posted February 12, 2019 38 minutes ago, jenga said: i cant help but feel the speedway management team knew these alterations were going to be have to be made to the ground regarding the track encroachment all along ! even the fans were talking about the width of the playing field when the new stadium was announced as a goer . maybe there has been some sweeties involved . Hmmmmmmmmm ??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waytogo28 2,054 Posted February 13, 2019 14 hours ago, singy13 said: Sad though to see the markers on the speedway track indicating where the new playing surface for the new incumbent soccer outfit ,Workington 'Reds', will eventually be. So 2020 is now out of the question as a stadium share, even If the necessary funds could be found to restore the Comets? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
geoff100 1,426 Posted February 24, 2019 Just been the town match lucky if there were 500 there track looked good no markings on it , £25,000000 on a 8000 seater stadium from a council with no money for people who wont use it wish they would go look at belle vue and give us one of those stadiums . 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteelShoe 500 Posted February 24, 2019 2 hours ago, geoff100 said: Just been the town match lucky if there were 500 there track looked good no markings on it , £25,000000 on a 8000 seater stadium from a council with no money for people who wont use it wish they would go look at belle vue and give us one of those stadiums . Yeah spot on geoff100. Still annoys greatly that those pushing this facility have inexcusably excluded the Speedway. It too could have attracted more prestigous meetings and on a more regular basis than a World Cup once in a blue moon. The council deserve credit for their ambition but castigation for their exclusion of the Comets. Hypocritical to call it a Community Stadium in such circumstances. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
00000 1,279 Posted February 24, 2019 As there is no Workington Speedway in 2019, surely it is time to move (close) this thread in the Championship section of this forum and move (start anew) in a more appropriate place. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv 10,706 Posted February 24, 2019 4 minutes ago, Richard Weston said: As there is no Workington Speedway in 2019, surely it is time to move (close) this thread in the Championship section of this forum and move (start anew) in a more appropriate place. I say leave it as a reminder of what a precarious position speedway finds itself in Perhaps it will help keep people thinking about what needs to be done to improve the situation 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gregory peck 308 Posted February 24, 2019 8 minutes ago, Richard Weston said: As there is no Workington Speedway in 2019, surely it is time to move (close) this thread in the Championship section of this forum and move (start anew) in a more appropriate place. Crack on,we're virtually out of sight out of mind anyway, we're not running so nowt else matters Share this post Link to post Share on other sites