Skidder1 7,634 Posted August 30, 2021 I note in the Q&A Mr Jordan says the stadium rental is £1000 + VAT per meeting!! Some other tracks would consider that a snip!! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M.D 463 Posted August 30, 2021 14 minutes ago, Skidder1 said: I note in the Q&A Mr Jordan says the stadium rental is £1000 + VAT per meeting!! Some other tracks would consider that a snip!! Shows what the Dugard's feel about the sport at the venue, would that just be a break even figure for them? They are not going to promote the sport anymore I don't think but Paul Dugard has a role at the stadium so they clearly want the sport to continue without asking to make a lot out of the stadium in turns of profit. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triple.H. 1,986 Posted August 30, 2021 8 hours ago, old bob at herne bay said: Nice thought Marko… but who would fund the Thurrock Hammers promotion to restart speedway at EB? new air fence ( estimated £20k or more ) BSPL bond to be lodged BSPL membership “fees “ 2 promoters licence holders required IMO the 2 promoters with a licence is a stumbling block. As is the no vote for 3yrs at the AGM, if that rule still stands As for nationally agreed admission prices a total joke. Its your business charge what you want to attract an audience If I was in a position to spunk money on Speedway I reckon I could get a bigger crowd than the clowns calling the shots are managing at most tracks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M.D 463 Posted August 30, 2021 More sad news today for Eastbourne and fans of a certain age like myself. Roy Prodger has sadly passed over today former rider and track man, thoughts with his family and Darren his son who I was with at school. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cityrebel 2,960 Posted August 30, 2021 14 minutes ago, M.D said: More sad news today for Eastbourne and fans of a certain age like myself. Roy Prodger has sadly passed over today former rider and track man, thoughts with his family and Darren his son who I was with at school. Very sad news. Roy was part of the furniture at Arlington. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
East End Fan 426 Posted August 30, 2021 1 hour ago, Triple.H. said: IMO the 2 promoters with a licence is a stumbling block. As is the no vote for 3yrs at the AGM, if that rule still stands As for nationally agreed admission prices a total joke. Its your business charge what you want to attract an audience If I was in a position to spunk money on Speedway I reckon I could get a bigger crowd than the clowns calling the shots are managing at most tracks. Well, if you are so confident, why don't you go and see the `Dugard family and take over Eastbourne. They need an inspired businessman like you. Oh yes, and while you are at it, educate all the promoters now in the BSPA as to how to do it. The sport will boom. All down to you. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triple.H. 1,986 Posted August 31, 2021 9 hours ago, East End Fan said: Well, if you are so confident, why don't you go and see the `Dugard family and take over Eastbourne. They need an inspired businessman like you. Oh yes, and while you are at it, educate all the promoters now in the BSPA as to how to do it. The sport will boom. All down to you. You missed the point, I said IF I had the money. I think its been proven that promoters don't, in the vast majority of cases listen to what their audience thinks or suggests. An attitude that has got so many clubs in trouble over the years. Constantly tweaking something that doesn't work very well in the hope it will create a big change. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
old bob at herne bay 828 Posted August 31, 2021 Very sad news about Roy Prodger. He seemed to be Bob Dugard’s right hand man for track prep back in the day, and a very good job he did too. Thoughts with Roy’s family and friends. RIP Roy. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wee Eck 703 Posted August 31, 2021 16 hours ago, Triple.H. said: IMO the 2 promoters with a licence is a stumbling block. As is the no vote for 3yrs at the AGM, if that rule still stands As for nationally agreed admission prices a total joke. Its your business charge what you want to attract an audience If I was in a position to spunk money on Speedway I reckon I could get a bigger crowd than the clowns calling the shots are managing at most tracks. It was agreed to do away with that at the 2017 or 2018 AGM. It never really counted for anything anyway. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triple.H. 1,986 Posted August 31, 2021 17 minutes ago, Wee Eck said: It was agreed to do away with that at the 2017 or 2018 AGM. It never really counted for anything anyway. Thanks for the clarification Everyday's a schoolday 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TotallyHonestJohn 3,078 Posted September 2, 2021 On 8/30/2021 at 8:25 PM, Triple.H. said: IMO the 2 promoters with a licence is a stumbling block. As is the no vote for 3yrs at the AGM, if that rule still stands As for nationally agreed admission prices a total joke. Its your business charge what you want to attract an audience If I was in a position to spunk money on Speedway I reckon I could get a bigger crowd than the clowns calling the shots are managing at most tracks. On 8/31/2021 at 12:28 PM, Wee Eck said: It was agreed to do away with that at the 2017 or 2018 AGM. It never really counted for anything anyway. It was discussed however it was never implemented as when Rob Grant had to fold Newspeed at Newcastle due to the VAT Fraud he inherited and started with a new company name he was told he has lost his voting rights for 3 years... so the rule still stands... Regards THJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TotallyHonestJohn 3,078 Posted September 2, 2021 1 hour ago, TotallyHonestJohn said: It was discussed however it was never implemented as when Rob Grant had to fold Newspeed at Newcastle due to the VAT Fraud he inherited and started with a new company name he was told he has lost his voting rights for 3 years... so the rule still stands... Regards THJ This had me thinking so I put a call in and @Wee Eck was just about right and I am told the three year rule was actually dropped for the start of this season... So there ya go... something right for a change... but it's taken some time for the change to happen... well done the BSPL... although being an old cynic I can't help think that this was done for something else other than fairness... Regards THJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
topaz325 1,855 Posted September 2, 2021 (edited) Seems like the major reason for the Eastbourne demise was the pay rates given to riders which were drawn up in 2019 and with the League not operating in 2020 the contract was rolled over to 2021..., seems to be that three riders were on a guaranteed rate, three were on a points based contract and one was on a Hybrid contract. The other main reason was the large downfall in attendances this year Edited September 2, 2021 by topaz325 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,634 Posted September 2, 2021 4 hours ago, topaz325 said: Seems like the major reason for the Eastbourne demise was the pay rates given to riders which were drawn up in 2019 and with the League not operating in 2020 the contract was rolled over to 2021..., seems to be that three riders were on a guaranteed rate, three were on a points based contract and one was on a Hybrid contract. The other main reason was the large downfall in attendances this year ...someone's been reading their Speedway Star!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
topaz325 1,855 Posted September 2, 2021 4 minutes ago, Skidder1 said: ...someone's been reading their Speedway Star!! No just gossip and hearsay...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
