Skodaman 192 Posted January 15, 2020 5 hours ago, teaboy279 said: Spoke to many riders who said the track was ruined by the 1000cc sidecars, that dug holes in the worst possible places and were never repaired properly. Never been a fan of sidecars on a speedway track personally. Thats probably why no further sidecar meetings were held! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skodaman 192 Posted January 15, 2020 On 1/14/2020 at 12:17 PM, Happy Hunter said: In 2017 the Supporter's Club made a donation of £2500 to the promoters towards the cost of the repair to wind damage to the roof on the stand on the home straight. I believe that was for the replacement of the first roof that was blown off the previous year. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Happy Hunter 370 Posted January 15, 2020 It's obvious that something more substantial is required. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Al 708 Posted January 16, 2020 21 hours ago, Happy Hunter said: It's obvious that something more substantial is required. Including better lighting......the rubble dumping will have to come back to pay for it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
W9 Lion 219 Posted January 16, 2020 On 1/12/2020 at 5:27 PM, alexsmith195032 said: why they do not get permission to use beaumont leys park for parking. I do remember some push bike clubs used to do events and they parked their vehicle there. I would imagine as its the emergency route for the ambulance it has to be kept clear at all times. This is also the reason why vans are not allowed to be parked there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
W9 Lion 219 Posted January 16, 2020 On 1/14/2020 at 12:17 PM, Happy Hunter said: In 2017 the Supporter's Club made a donation of £2500 to the promoters towards the cost of the repair to wind damage to the roof on the stand on the home straight. Wasnt that to cover the storm damage on the Roger Webster stand when they had to replace the wood at the back of the stand or else it would have to be closed to the public? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
W9 Lion 219 Posted January 16, 2020 On 1/15/2020 at 8:45 AM, teaboy279 said: Spoke to many riders who said the track was ruined by the 1000cc sidecars, that dug holes in the worst possible places and were never repaired properly. Never been a fan of sidecars on a speedway track personally. Try being the bloody start marshal for the sidecars! They are like 1,000 CC rotavators which can dig a trench from the start line to the first bend. I had blood running down the inside of my trousers as a result of being hit by flying shale. Never again. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
W9 Lion 219 Posted January 16, 2020 3 hours ago, Big Al said: Including better lighting......the rubble dumping will have to come back to pay for it! If my understanding is correct they are looking at the lighting situation (and it will not involve more rubble dumping). 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Al 708 Posted January 24, 2020 Cancel any plans for May and pray for good weather. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barrow Boy 2 172 Posted January 26, 2020 Neil Machin is no longer a Leicester Co Promoter. I thought I saw somewhere that he had become involved elsewhere. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tsunami 10,219 Posted January 26, 2020 4 hours ago, Barrow Boy 2 said: Neil Machin is no longer a Leicester Co Promoter. I thought I saw somewhere that he had become involved elsewhere. I think Neil acted as a consultant to Rob Grant about Rob's plans for running the Diamonds this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Teromaafan 586 Posted January 26, 2020 I know someone who emailed the club regarding the roof covering repair on the home straight. The response? See if you can guess from the following options: a) No need for repairs, the current tent will be replaced with a permanent structure incorporating a fully enclosed bar and restaurant facility. b) Sit somewhere else. c) Bring a transparent (so that you do not obscure the view of others) umbrella. d) .................................No.....................reply. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,358 Posted January 26, 2020 1 minute ago, Teromaafan said: I know someone who emailed the club regarding the roof covering repair on the home straight. The response? See if you can guess from the following options: a) No need for repairs, the current tent will be replaced with a permanent structure incorporating a fully enclosed bar and restaurant facility. b) Sit somewhere else. c) Bring a transparent (so that you do not obscure the view of others) umbrella. d) .................................No.....................reply. Bring some wood ,hammer and nails and leave the umbrella at home Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elmo 274 Posted January 27, 2020 Latest news http://www.leicesterspeedway.com/_mobile/news.php?extend.31602&fbclid=IwAR1OpIJPEbrsnJD-B3tvmXbmeuTLCtNp_X0V3OznNSnoldeT8kxghTZKLp0 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites