Islander15 1,064 Posted June 20, 2019 2 hours ago, Rob B said: "NDL co-ordinator Jason Pipe explained: “This is a decision that had to be made in the end to give the event the credibility it deserves. " Credibility at Stoke lol At least with the 6.30pm start time they might get it finished for 10.30pm. It might finish on Saturday you mean! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cityrebel 2,960 Posted June 21, 2019 7 hours ago, Islander15 said: It might finish on Saturday you mean! Fingers crossed the generator keeps going! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Islander15 1,064 Posted June 21, 2019 1 hour ago, cityrebel said: Fingers crossed the generator keeps going! Certainly haha. Well if the NL Fours turn into a debacle there then nobody will turn up for the NL Pairs there! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikebv 10,267 Posted June 21, 2019 (edited) 12 hours ago, Rob B said: "NDL co-ordinator Jason Pipe explained: “This is a decision that had to be made in the end to give the event the credibility it deserves. " Credibility at Stoke lol At least with the 6.30pm start time they might get it finished for 10.30pm. Seriously, Speedway should compile a book of quotes for all the different situations that happen every week of the season and flog it at Xmas... It would be a comedy classic... Michael Mcintrye would be getting some of the Speedway fraternity in as his writers.. Speedway and Credibilty in the same sentence? Its got so much credibility that the venue and day has changed a few weeks before the event..! My lad has his 'prom' tonight (bloody yanks), it was known last September where and when it was... A National Sporting Championship? That you want an ever decreasing customer base to give support to? Not a chance of being that detailed.. Edited June 21, 2019 by mikebv Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sings4Speedway 3,247 Posted June 21, 2019 13 hours ago, StevePark said: Whilst upsetting for those who have made arrangements that are non refundable (although they really should know better) Contacting the Piper who may offer compensations (doesn't actually say anything other than get in touch so might just laugh at you) but if he does this will come from the BSPA funds and indirectly from the paying public, so congratulations everyone you are paying for yet another cock up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cityrebel 2,960 Posted June 21, 2019 This meeting has been kicked from pillar to post for years, so this is no suprise. I remember Coventry stepped in to stage it because no one else wanted to. The NL pairs usually gets the same treatment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
porkypotter 40 Posted June 21, 2019 13 hours ago, Islander15 said: It might finish on Saturday you mean! well considering there is a 9.30 pm curfew in place this meeting will not run into the night. to be fair stoke are taking flack here that should be directed towards the bspa or whoever. the last meeting at stoke ran very well. I live in Stafford and was home by 9.30 and if the ref cracks on with it there should not be a problem. also it is high summer now so should not need the floodlights on very much. looking forward to a good meeting and a good trouble free night for all the riders involved. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
teaboy279 1,038 Posted June 21, 2019 Personally I cant make it now, pretty gutted tbh. But I hope its supported well so it remains a fixture next year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikebv 10,267 Posted June 21, 2019 (edited) 11 hours ago, porkypotter said: well considering there is a 9.30 pm curfew in place this meeting will not run into the night. to be fair stoke are taking flack here that should be directed towards the bspa or whoever. the last meeting at stoke ran very well. I live in Stafford and was home by 9.30 and if the ref cracks on with it there should not be a problem. also it is high summer now so should not need the floodlights on very much. looking forward to a good meeting and a good trouble free night for all the riders involved. Hope it isn't too sunny... It can play havoc as it goes down... Edited June 21, 2019 by mikebv Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
porkypotter 40 Posted June 22, 2019 11 hours ago, mikebv said: Hope it isn't too sunny... It can play havoc as it goes down... you are right mike it is a pain sometimes and can hold up racing. the setting sun is in direct line with the starting gate but what can you do other than turn the track around. lets hope we get just enough cloud cover to shield the glare but no rain please. I am sure stoke is not the only track that has this problem. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gunner85 603 Posted June 22, 2019 Attendance will suffer... lots of people avoid Loomer Road Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PotteringAround 633 Posted June 26, 2019 You can now meet Buzz Lightyear and Woody at the NL Fours. That should get the crowd up. After the way it's been organised I'd have thought Mickey Mouse would have been a more appropriate character. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pete cc 322 Posted July 5, 2019 Buzz lightyear is only a guest Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PotteringAround 633 Posted July 8, 2019 Is it true that for this ToyStory themed event Jason Pipe is going as Mr Potato Head? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sings4Speedway 3,247 Posted July 8, 2019 Bit concerned to see that the old Stoke track concerns were raised during the Plymouth match? There have been positive noises coming from Loomer Road recently. It was certainly brave to take on a meeting of this nature and there will be a riot if a decent crowd turns up and witnesses a poor meeting due to the infamous track. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
