Birmingham Brummies 2020

[IronScorpion 1,407]

I can think of 2 clubs that should have equipment to borrow should there be any delay in replacing their own.

[StevePark 2,780]

Go Fund Me page set up:

https://t.co/CU2TzjOxXG?amp=1

[Mike0310 660]

Scumbags hope they get caught saying that even if they do knowing the justice system in this country they would only get fined about about 10 percent of the damage they caused.

[Speedway fan 205]

great initial response with £2230 so far including a very generous £1000 from Andrew Morris --thank you sir!

Edited April 20, 2021 by Speedway fan

[brianbuck 928]

It's a sad reflection on how modern society has regressed to a point where we can excuse the actions of such scum as being due to "boredom" because of coronavirus frustration, and that we now have no effective method of dealing with people who care nothing about the after effect of their actions.

As a lifelong Birmingham Supporter and ardent speedway enthusiast, I am cheered by the positive response to this devastating news - especially from those generous people who are followers of other clubs but still care enough about Birmingham's predicament to donate to the fund. Thank you - all of you.

[Jonnybegood 254]

The tank can be put onto another lorry chassis at a little cost , running scrapper lorries can be bought for £1k

[GWC 495]

Was it just the speedway equipment that was vandalised? If so then that sounds a bit sinister.

[Speedway fan 205]

24 minutes ago, GWC said:

Was it just the speedway equipment that was vandalised? If so then that sounds a bit sinister.

no the greyhound equipment has been vandalised and their unit broken into with tyre slashed on the tractor 

[Speedway fan 205]

1 hour ago, Jonnybegood said:

The tank can be put onto another lorry chassis at a little cost , running scrapper lorries can be bought for £1k

there is more damage than just the lorry chassis 

[Speedway fan 205]

10 hours ago, noaksey said:

Would the damage not be covered by insurance?

old tractors and water bowser are hard if not impossible to insure ...and if they were the premium would be more than their worth if you could find an insurer to take on the risk

[GWC 495]

13 hours ago, Speedway fan said:

old tractors and water bowser are hard if not impossible to insure ...and if they were the premium would be more than their worth if you could find an insurer to take on the risk

There are specialist insurers (I used to work for one) who would happily insure equipment like this. The premium isn’t much either. It might get a bit more difficult once you have claims of vandalism so, as you say, the premium becomes unreasonable.

[uk_martin 1,606]

With the CCTV and 24 hour security patrols that the adjacent construction site employs, I'm astounded that any vandals would want to be anywhere near Perry Barr right now. It takes their state of mindlessness to another level. 

[Najjer 2,882]

15 hours ago, Speedway fan said:

old tractors and water bowser are hard if not impossible to insure ...and if they were the premium would be more than their worth if you could find an insurer to take on the risk

That is not true - I have been involved in getting insurance for a modified tractor against fire and theft that is about 35 years old for around £350 per year. 

[uk_martin 1,606]

2 hours ago, Najjer said:

That is not true - I have been involved in getting insurance for a modified tractor against fire and theft that is about 35 years old for around £350 per year. 

If you or GWC can sort Speedway fan out an insurance policy for the replacement equipment, I'm sure that the premium can be funded out of another GoFundMe appeal. 

[Deano 1,318]

Anyone know when I will be able to buy my tickets for the first meeting?