barrybishop 896 Posted August 18, 2021 Martin and myself were concerned to read the recent statement from Eastbourne Speedway and know how much the Eagles mean to their devoted fans. Whilst the ongoing uncertainty continues at Arlington, the Wightlink Warriors Shale Track Racing club invite all Eagles season ticket holders to join us for free admission on race days on the Island. Warriors co-owner Barry Bishop said, "When I was a supporter on the terraces at my club, Oxford, the sport in the city hit hard times and was forced to close. That was the first year that my father and I actually purchased season tickets and that was because I pestered him to buy them. When we got the news that speedway was finished I wrote to Avtar Sandhu at Coventry (the closest track to home) and explained that it would cost us an extra £30 a week to attend Brandon and I asked if he could give us some kind of discount on entry. To his credit he offered all season ticket holder from Oxford free entry - an offer that was very well received. Now, I am not forecasting the same fate for Eastbourne, but while fans are waiting for the good folk there to sort things out, we invite you to spend some time with us. Our fixtures are: Aug 19th Mark Cooper @ Truly Independent US Style Handicap Racing Alan Critcher Pee Wee and 125 Races The Wheel Specialist Fareham Classic races Aug 24th Alan Critcher Pee Wee and 125 Races Four Seasons Landscaping and Garden Maintenance 3TT Warriors V Oxfor VCradley MSP Body and Paint Team Jawa V Freelance Installations Team GM Sept 2nd Alan Critcher Pee Wee and 125 Races Acclaim Logistics Island Master Round 2 Wizards V Falcons Plus Island Master’s Round 3 TBC and hopefully 1 or 2 other meetings. Eagles season ticket holders taking up this offer will need to present their passes at the turnstile to secure free admission. 5 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muirspud 15 Posted August 18, 2021 Erm, Thinking of booking the double header at Berwick, anyone got any info if there will be any Eastbourne travelling up that day? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cityrebel 2,960 Posted August 18, 2021 31 minutes ago, muirspud said: Erm, Thinking of booking the double header at Berwick, anyone got any info if there will be any Eastbourne travelling up that day? Riders or fans! 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Normski 1,299 Posted August 18, 2021 12 minutes ago, cityrebel said: Riders or fans! Fingers crossed both sets of riders and fans will be there Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cityrebel 2,960 Posted August 18, 2021 2 minutes ago, Normski said: Fingers crossed both sets of riders and fans will be there Absolutely, I'm an Arlington regular! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cowboy cookie returns? 746 Posted August 18, 2021 3 hours ago, cityrebel said: The crowds are certainly not better. My first British final at West Ham in 1970 pulled in over 20,000 punters on a Tuesday night. How times have changed. The early 90s at Coventry on a Sunday afternoon the place was packed and the atmosphere electric! Happy days!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikebv 10,163 Posted August 18, 2021 4 hours ago, GWC said: ‘’The British Final used to be contested by several riders who you would feel had a chance of the World Championship itself, and when only five went through, many genuine World Class riders got knocked out..’’ I doubt the racing was any better and that’s what really counts. Unfortunately it isn't. .. Getting some hype into the event through great marketing and promotion, which generates a crowd level that then naturally delivers great atmosphere, and also excellent revenue returns, is what really counts. . A night of great racing in a half empty stadium won't be remembered anywhere near as much as even the most ordinary of racing which takes place in front of packed in, shoulder to shoulder, noisy full house of fans... 3 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MattB 175 Posted August 19, 2021 https://twitter.com/eastbournespeed/status/1428263872197238785?s=19 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
old bob at herne bay 828 Posted August 19, 2021 MattB .... thanks for posting link. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BEATTHEBOOKIEBOB 70 Posted August 19, 2021 2 hours ago, MattB said: https://twitter.com/eastbournespeed/status/1428263872197238785?s=19 2 hours ago, old bob at herne bay said: MattB .... thanks for posting link. Tried the link an hour ago as well as the Eagles website and have just tried both again all without success - what was Lee saying? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,225 Posted August 19, 2021 2 minutes ago, BEATTHEBOOKIEBOB said: Tried the link an hour ago as well as the Eagles website and have just tried both again all without success - what was Lee saying? The link still working on my I Pad. saying Not much really that we don’t know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BEATTHEBOOKIEBOB 70 Posted August 19, 2021 Thanks Fromafar very much for the quick response - just hope they can sort something out - Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,617 Posted August 19, 2021 Good of Lee Kilby to 'step up' for the video, but apart from saying 'a lot of rumours are not accurate', he didn't actually say anything else relevant other than 'talks are continuing'! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GWC 495 Posted August 19, 2021 I’m not sure what he actually said about the situation. ok if you want to stop rumours then say something about what the financial situation is and be honest with fans as sometimes people can help! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
old bob at herne bay 828 Posted August 19, 2021 Mentioned a financial restructuring is taking place and was optimistic it could be sorted in “ a few days” To see EB complete the season Share this post Link to post Share on other sites