Guest Posted November 25, 2018 I noticed something similar happens with the Online copies that are put up each week for 'Speedway Star' and 'Speedway Xtra' They only feature on a weekly basis. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PHILIPRISING 7,298 Posted November 26, 2018 4 hours ago, gustix said: I noticed something similar happens with the Online copies that are put up each week for 'Speedway Star' and 'Speedway Xtra' They only feature on a weekly basis. DON'T understand... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PHILIPRISING 7,298 Posted November 26, 2018 4 hours ago, waiheke1 said: I had an online sub previously and let it lapse, and immediately lost access to all content. Is that still the case i.e. when you have an active sub you have access to all past online issues, as soon as it lapses you lose all access to content, including the issues from the active sub period? Also wonder Phil if you had looked at putting old issues online..say world final issues of the 80s? WE haven't and am not sure we have the facility to do it ... but will enquire Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted November 26, 2018 (edited) 12 hours ago, gustix said: I noticed something similar happens with the Online copies that are put up each week for 'Speedway Star' and 'Speedway Xtra' They only feature on a weekly basis. 7 hours ago, PHILIPRISING said: DON'T understand... I have been keeping details of 'Speedway Star' on a weekly basis as information regarding that week's issue is available. Despite the dates when stored, they only reflect the latest edition. Speedway Star, November 10, 2018 www.speedwaystar.net Speedway Star, November 17, 2018 www.speedwaystar.net Speedway Star, November 24, 2018 www.speedwaystar.net As I see it the same thing happens in regard to SPEEDWY XTRA: Speedway Star Xtra, November 10, 2018. www.speedwaystar.net/xtra Speedway Star Xtra, November 17, 2018. content.yudu.com/libraryHtml/A43g3i/xtra336November17201/reader.html?refUrl=https%253A%252F%252Fexpress.yudu.com%252Fitem%252Fdetails%252F3936855%252Fxtra-336-November-17-2018&fbclid=IwAR3NWssF2tFl7qki1Km0qQr84LTxGntYbydfCt7shO_UOUbLPBRQMxJR6Ms Speedway Star Xtra, November 24,2018 www.speedwaystar.net/xtra?fbclid=IwAR2MjlHI8vVRA5oM0PtOS3q7jOeDQ7l4CSyLN06lc_pY7FgPjsfdqBHBAhA Edited November 26, 2018 by Guest Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moxey63 1,784 Posted November 26, 2018 Again, have to disagree. I like reading Brian Burford. He does a lot of research for his pieces. As a whole, the Speedway Star is always good. Unfortunately, the news in it can be quite depressing. Love the old articles. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
00000 1,279 Posted November 28, 2018 On 11/26/2018 at 11:31 AM, moxey63 said: Again, have to disagree. I like reading Brian Burford. He does a lot of research for his pieces. As a whole, the Speedway Star is always good. Unfortunately, the news in it can be quite depressing. Love the old articles. My Burford beef is that a) he writes far too much and b) his style of writing is tedious. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sidney the robin 4,735 Posted November 28, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, Richard Weston said: My Burford beef is that a) he writes far too much and b) his style of writing is tedious. I actually prefer the winter editions superb in my opinion, even in the season the star really can only report what most fans already know.As for Brian Burford i enjoy all his yesteryear articles and i have said endless times before the Speedway star is still great value. Edited November 28, 2018 by Sidney the robin 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
old bob at herne bay 828 Posted November 28, 2018 Always enjoy the winter editions.....especially the historical speedway articles. Much better IMO than the over reported SGP’s in the summer, when we have a series of “what xxx said” articles telling us all about the struggle to get “dialled in” or “set ups” correct , and how wonderful their “team” were. All a bit repetitive. As for the content, the Star can only report the news available. If the promoters want to behave like a secret society , then the Star will have little to report. This weeks edition with info from the AGM and interviews with Jon Cook was much more interesting. Sadly our UK “promoters” seem unable to use the media, whether online or offline, to promote their businesses. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve roberts 9,241 Posted November 28, 2018 (edited) 22 minutes ago, old bob at herne bay said: Always enjoy the winter editions.....especially the historical speedway articles. Much better IMO than the over reported SGP’s in the summer, when we have a series of “what xxx said” articles telling us all about the struggle to get “dialled in” or “set ups” correct , and how wonderful their “team” were. All a bit repetitive. As for the content, the Star can only report the news available. If the promoters want to behave like a secret society , then the Star will have little to report. This weeks edition with info from the AGM and interviews with Jon Cook was much more interesting. Sadly our UK “promoters” seem unable to use the media, whether online or offline, to promote their businesses. Something that Martin Rogers commented upon in the latest edition of 'Backtrack'. As regards articles telling us about the struggle to get "dialled in" or "set ups" it used to tire me when watching 'live' speedway on SKY when interviews were often based upon same. I no longer subscibe to 'The Star' but I did purchase the Ivan Mauger tribute editions and they were superb! Edited November 28, 2018 by steve roberts Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sidney the robin 4,735 Posted November 28, 2018 Being a fan of Horse racing i used to regularly buy the racing post i soon stopped doing that.It went up from £ 2.40 to £3..40 in about 2 years.That puts into perspective just how good the Speedway star is value for money wise has it only gone up 10 p to £3.00 in the last couple of years.?? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Humphrey Appleby 13,901 Posted November 28, 2018 1 hour ago, old bob at herne bay said: As for the content, the Star can only report the news available. If the promoters want to behave like a secret society , then the Star will have little to report. I'm sure Richard Nixon didn't want Watergate to be reported either, but that didn't stop Woodward and Bernstein. A bit of investigative journalism needed perhaps? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonny the spud 2,281 Posted November 29, 2018 I always let my subscription go over the winter. The style of writing in the endless features from decades gone by is like something from the Cholmomdely Warner character on tv. You can imagine him typing in black and white whilst wearing a dinner suit and bow tie. It’s the same on most clubs websites ( not sure but think they’re all under BSPA / SCB control) they’ve failed to grasp that it’s the 21st century and the old style of writing and graphics are actually putting off the kind of clientele they’re trying to attract. Re speedway star, most of what you read in there can be found online anyway and in some cases you get the true story and not the one the promotion wants to put out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PHILIPRISING 7,298 Posted November 29, 2018 2 hours ago, Jonny the spud said: I always let my subscription go over the winter. The style of writing in the endless features from decades gone by is like something from the Cholmomdely Warner character on tv. You can imagine him typing in black and white whilst wearing a dinner suit and bow tie. It’s the same on most clubs websites ( not sure but think they’re all under BSPA / SCB control) they’ve failed to grasp that it’s the 21st century and the old style of writing and graphics are actually putting off the kind of clientele they’re trying to attract. Re speedway star, most of what you read in there can be found online anyway and in some cases you get the true story and not the one the promotion wants to put out. SORRY, but cannot agree with any of that. When was the last time you actual saw an edition? Call Dave on 020-8335113 and he will put this week's in the post for you. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wealdstone 3,454 Posted November 29, 2018 (edited) Personally I find the nostalgia very interesting. The close season is by definition quiet and if there is any news it will be in Speedway Star Edited November 29, 2018 by wealdstone Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
screm 7,988 Posted November 29, 2018 I find it sad that some wont buy the Speedway Star just because they dont like one section in the winter issues, ok it might not interest everyone but as a whole its still a worthwhile read. Each to their own I suppose. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites