Fromafar 10,359 Posted August 28, 2020 5 hours ago, Grand Central said: Way off on your numbers Did not realise they reduced back strait,I know when I was at WTC it was nearly full and it was 8-9 thousand.Know that main stand is sold out for this years SON although my numbers seem to be excessive for its capacity.Its hard to figure how they will get round the problem of social distancing, when the Grandstand is already sold out.! unless they run without fans. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grand Central 2,654 Posted August 28, 2020 (edited) 9 minutes ago, Fromafar said: Did not realise they reduced back strait,I know when I was at WTC it was nearly full and it was 8-9 thousand.Know that main stand is sold out for this years SON although my numbers seem to be excessive for its capacity.Its hard to figure how they will get round the problem of social distancing, when the Grandstand is already sold out.! unless they run without fans. Surely, they've only sold out of a smaller number set to allow for social distancing. Edited August 28, 2020 by Grand Central Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark 1,497 Posted August 28, 2020 36 minutes ago, Grand Central said: Surely, they've only sold out of a smaller number set to allow for social distancing. No. Stand was sold out for original meeting Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,359 Posted August 29, 2020 (edited) 6 hours ago, Grand Central said: Surely, they've only sold out of a smaller number set to allow for social distancing. The tickets were on sale long before lockdown.I got mine at thr beginning of the year.! The terms and conditions also stated no refund,in event of postponement,which I think is illegal ,they are valid for reschedule though. Edited August 29, 2020 by Fromafar Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
topaz325 1,855 Posted August 29, 2020 So even if 50 % capacity crowd was allowed it would be difficult to social distance, looks likely to be behind closed doors. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,359 Posted August 30, 2020 They are certainly not keen to divulge any information on what is going to happen regarding this meeting if social distancing is required.Very poor media. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BuxtonTiger 122 Posted August 30, 2020 They can not give any information until it is decided which Polish track it is being raced on. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,359 Posted August 30, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, BuxtonTiger said: They can not give any information until it is decided which Polish track it is being raced on. To be honest not really bothered whether it goes ahead in GB,would prefer my refund for tickets.Their wording doesn’t fill me with hope though.Thats Speedway these days ,fans treated like mushrooms ,fed bullsh#t and kept in the dark. Edited August 30, 2020 by Fromafar Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Super Blue 616 Posted August 30, 2020 (edited) According to Wikipedia the National Speedway Stadium capacity is 6500 including temporary stands, 3500 without them. Social distancing would reduce those figures massively. And people are asking elsewhere on this forum why Foxhall stadium at Ipswich is probably getting the British final in September as a crowd testing event. Simple answer is that these days the 12000 capacity there means more paying customers through the gates than would be possible at Manchester. Must admit though that I'd much prefer to have Belle Vue's track than what we actually have at Ipswich for the quality of racing! Edited August 30, 2020 by Super Blue Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PHILIPRISING 7,298 Posted August 30, 2020 3 hours ago, BuxtonTiger said: They can not give any information until it is decided which Polish track it is being raced on. IT will be at the NSS with or without spectators 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,359 Posted August 30, 2020 4 minutes ago, PHILIPRISING said: IT will be at the NSS with or without spectators That’s quite a statement considering the Covid situation and quarantine restrictions in the future.Do you mean if it goes ahead ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PHILIPRISING 7,298 Posted August 30, 2020 19 minutes ago, Fromafar said: That’s quite a statement considering the Covid situation and quarantine restrictions in the future.Do you mean if it goes ahead ? OF course Covid could change things. But with small attendances being allowed at sporting events at this moment in time it will be NSS. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,359 Posted August 30, 2020 Just now, PHILIPRISING said: OF course Covid could change things. But with small attendances being allowed at sporting events at this moment in time it will be NSS. Maybe they should explain to the Main Stand ticket holders how this will be implemented.Surely it would be better to Refund ticket money and wait and see the restriction before issuing New Tickets,then the fan know where they stand. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PHILIPRISING 7,298 Posted August 30, 2020 5 minutes ago, Fromafar said: Maybe they should explain to the Main Stand ticket holders how this will be implemented.Surely it would be better to Refund ticket money and wait and see the restriction before issuing New Tickets,then the fan know where they stand. AGREE 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
screm 8,054 Posted August 31, 2020 19 hours ago, Fromafar said: Maybe they should explain to the Main Stand ticket holders how this will be implemented.Surely it would be better to Refund ticket money and wait and see the restriction before issuing New Tickets,then the fan know where they stand. It would make sense wouldn't it, I have two grandstand tickets, I`d love to know if i will get to use them. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
