Justgotmecpc 1,056 Posted August 7, 2020 Just found out also the euro market & buildbase sites next to the fosse pub are to relocated as us the VW site at the entrance to the stadium... Doesn't look good does it... Hopefully not for another year !! But from what has been said MONEY talks & backhanders walk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikebv 10,163 Posted August 8, 2020 Greyhound racing mirrors Speedway in its decline since the 70's and many tracks can make more profit from empty stadia with racing streamed around the globe in the afternoon, than they do when they have punters in during evening events.. Eventually, especially since C19, there will be only certain ones that last the course and they will keep the sport going.. And given the dreadfully poor press it gets for its treatment of the dogs, and the demographic of its patrons, I can't see it every "growing" again in this country. . And with such a poor long term outlook I would think many stadium owners would see a sale to property developers as an excellent opportunity... Which means that renting a greyhound stadium out 20 times a year isn't going to be any long term plan I would think if you want to run a successful business yourself... Maybe though it's an opportunity for those who do rent the stadia to look elsewhere locally and build a brighter future for Speedway? No rent, and keep the car park and refreshments take etc.. May well start up a bit rustic (eg as did Somerset), but at least promoters will be in charge of their own destiny.. If you are relying on the Greyhound Stadium owners then your destiny definitely isn't in your own hands I would think... 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ch958 2,387 Posted August 8, 2020 well you wouldn't want to argue with the people who own Euromarkets i can tell you that 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Justgotmecpc 1,056 Posted August 10, 2020 On 8/8/2020 at 4:23 PM, ch958 said: well you wouldn't want to argue with the people who own Euromarkets i can tell you that I'm sure they would take a backhander TAX free of course Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cityrebel 2,960 Posted August 10, 2020 On 8/8/2020 at 4:20 PM, mikebv said: Greyhound racing mirrors Speedway in its decline since the 70's and many tracks can make more profit from empty stadia with racing streamed around the globe in the afternoon, than they do when they have punters in during evening events.. Eventually, especially since C19, there will be only certain ones that last the course and they will keep the sport going.. And given the dreadfully poor press it gets for its treatment of the dogs, and the demographic of its patrons, I can't see it every "growing" again in this country. . And with such a poor long term outlook I would think many stadium owners would see a sale to property developers as an excellent opportunity... Which means that renting a greyhound stadium out 20 times a year isn't going to be any long term plan I would think if you want to run a successful business yourself... Maybe though it's an opportunity for those who do rent the stadia to look elsewhere locally and build a brighter future for Speedway? No rent, and keep the car park and refreshments take etc.. May well start up a bit rustic (eg as did Somerset), but at least promoters will be in charge of their own destiny.. If you are relying on the Greyhound Stadium owners then your destiny definitely isn't in your own hands I would think... It's been a marriage made in heaven since 1928, but speedway's relationship with greyhound racing couldn't be more precarious. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
screm 7,988 Posted August 10, 2020 https://newcastle-speedway.co.uk/diamonds-confirm-their-2020-season-position/?fbclid=IwAR2QXIVv2jWt1jyqlMHzB_a-cbN6CWhqUwa9889wLt_W7FvkfRN9-nJKdSs 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jenga 2,998 Posted August 11, 2020 good to read , but not good to see . why put all those crazy lines on the item that they want fans to read ? remember most fans nowadays are of the older generation and need good headlamps to read some stuff on computers now . but still good to read they are keeping everyone up to speed .. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ben91 1,743 Posted August 11, 2020 Newcastle had one of the better websites in the sport for quite a while. I guess costs may have played a part but it wasn’t broken so it’s a shame they tried to fix it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TotallyHonestJohn 3,078 Posted August 11, 2020 6 hours ago, Ben91 said: Newcastle had one of the better websites in the sport for quite a while. I guess costs may have played a part but it wasn’t broken so it’s a shame they tried to fix it. Honestly I was told that the old one was broken as it happens and the costs to repair it were prohibitive to say the least and as such it was cheaper to start from scratch; so not a fix or overhaul but a new one... and I fully agree with your comment... however cost may well have (probably) come into the equation when looking at the replacement... Regards THJ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ruffdiamond 6,115 Posted August 11, 2020 39 minutes ago, TotallyHonestJohn said: Honestly I was told that the old one was broken as it happens and the costs to repair it were prohibitive to say the least and as such it was cheaper to start from scratch; so not a fix or overhaul but a new one... and I fully agree with your comment... however cost may well have (probably) come into the equation when looking at the replacement... Regards THJ Maybe the new website is more 'young person friendly',,, never know we might get an 'app' in the future, if we have one Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greyhoundp 990 Posted August 11, 2020 The Diamonds had already stated that access to the stadium could be an issue with staff furloughed, and with open practice and possible individual meetings now ruled out their intention is to put maximum energy into next year. Staff furloughed ?, the self same staff that run Greyhound meetings.. jeez just say you wont run until 2021. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Justgotmecpc 1,056 Posted August 11, 2020 8 hours ago, jenga said: good to read , but not good to see . why put all those crazy lines on the item that they want fans to read ? remember most fans nowadays are of the older generation and need good headlamps to read some stuff on computers now . but still good to read they are keeping everyone up to speed .. It states that the promotion greatly appreciate the sponsors & season ticket holders has just rolled there money ( sponsors ) & tickets ( fans ) over for next season & I have had a couple of people asking about the situation on refundable ticket money as they have emailed the club but heard nothing back ??? As we all know that covid has had a massive bearing on peoples lives and income... Can anybody shed some light on here maybe what's going on so I can inform the people who have asked me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ruffdiamond 6,115 Posted August 11, 2020 (edited) 16 minutes ago, pienpeesman said: It states that the promotion greatly appreciate the sponsors & season ticket holders has just rolled there money ( sponsors ) & tickets ( fans ) over for next season & I have had a couple of people asking about the situation on refundable ticket money as they have emailed the club but heard nothing back ??? As we all know that covid has had a massive bearing on peoples lives and income... Can anybody shed some light on here maybe what's going on so I can inform the people who have asked me Dunno, but maybe the e-mail address has changed with it being a new site? Seen something similar on another thread. Edited August 11, 2020 by ruffdiamond 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NSSG 58 Posted August 11, 2020 44 minutes ago, ruffdiamond said: Dunno, but maybe the e-mail address has changed with it being a new site? Seen something similar on another thread. The email address to request any information regarding refunds on season tickets or any other information regarding tickets etc is Info@newcastle-speedway.co.uk This email address has been given out numerous times on press releases by the club and nobody should have any issues in contacting any of the promotion/management as we are all readily available to speak to. It would be appreciated if third parties would not try to relay false information or information that hasn't been confirmed officially by the club as this just causes unnecessary histeria and headaches that are not needed at this difficult time. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tsunami 10,219 Posted August 11, 2020 Congratulations to the three Newcastle riders in the British Youth Championship round at Scunthorpe yesterday. In the main event Archie did the club proud by coming in 3rd, with Jordan Palin in pole position, Dan Thompson in second and Joe Thompson in 4th. Both Owen Booth and Ben Trigger put a good show up in their respective categories. Good day for Newcastle. Next round announced as 22nd August at Leicester at 6.00pm, but as yet not allowing spectators. The round yesterday drew 500 well behaved fans observing social distancing, having all made previous bookings as no pay on the day due to Track and Trace regs. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites