szkocjasid 3,023 Posted March 23, 2021 On 3/19/2021 at 12:10 AM, East End Fan said: I think there is an exagerration of a drop in standard. Our Royals team has 3 very good heat leaders in Ryan Kinsley ( don't know too much about him except that he has been a heat leader at MIldenhall), Danny Gilkes and Rob Ledwith plus an improving Jacob Clouting and the very exciting Jake Mulford. I think that's as good a top 5 as we have ever had IMO. The two newcomers are a question mark, but if one of them turns up trumps, we are in for a good season. Sorry but have to disagree, 2 x 3.1 riders & a 3rd heat leader below 6 has to be the weakest top 5 Kent have ever put out! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sings4Speedway 3,247 Posted March 23, 2021 Kent probably have the best 1&5 combination in the league but that is largely where the excitement ends. I think the disjointed fixture list seeing just 5 matches until the end of July and then 8 in the space of a month between late August and late September will be telling. If the riders can get sharp elsewhere the team could be ok but if the riders are race rusty this team could take a few hammerings and hurt the reputation of both rider and club. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
East End Fan 426 Posted March 23, 2021 4 hours ago, Sings4Speedway said: Kent probably have the best 1&5 combination in the league but that is largely where the excitement ends. I think the disjointed fixture list seeing just 5 matches until the end of July and then 8 in the space of a month between late August and late September will be telling. If the riders can get sharp elsewhere the team could be ok but if the riders are race rusty this team could take a few hammerings and hurt the reputation of both rider and club. In a very shortened season because of Covid, it is no surprise to see National League fixtures at Kent less than perfect. Doubt if it will affect performances. Just do not see this 7 getting "hammered". Typical of Sings to be so negative. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
old bob at herne bay 828 Posted March 23, 2021 On 3/17/2021 at 10:16 PM, cityrebel said: Admission prices are due on website tomorrow. Adult Admission £18 for Championship and £15 for NDL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sings4Speedway 3,247 Posted March 24, 2021 10 hours ago, old bob at herne bay said: Adult Admission £18 for Championship and £15 for NDL As im already tarred as too negative it won't matter. £15 for this level of NDL is a pi$$ take and i will be taking my money to Eastbourne / Mildenhall 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
East End Fan 426 Posted March 24, 2021 17 minutes ago, Sings4Speedway said: As im already tarred as too negative it won't matter. £15 for this level of NDL is a pi$$ take and i will be taking my money to Eastbourne / Mildenhall Yes. Spend the money on petrol 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gazzac 1,015 Posted March 24, 2021 (edited) 23 minutes ago, Sings4Speedway said: As im already tarred as too negative it won't matter. £15 for this level of NDL is a pi$$ take and i will be taking my money to Eastbourne / Mildenhall Don't think you're being negative, it always seems to be the norm at Kent with high prices. Would think it guarantees a virtually non existent crowd for NL meetings. Edited March 24, 2021 by gazzac 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sings4Speedway 3,247 Posted March 24, 2021 28 minutes ago, East End Fan said: Yes. Spend the money on petrol The financials aren't the issue its the feeling of value for money. Throw in making a bit of a day out rather than a midweek rush and the temptation to venture further afield grows stronger. I still may pop by for some CL meetings if the earlier reports of meetings are good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,361 Posted March 24, 2021 1 hour ago, Sings4Speedway said: As im already tarred as too negative it won't matter. £15 for this level of NDL is a pi$$ take and i will be taking my money to Eastbourne / Mildenhall Agree,£15 is a joke, that’s speedway promotion though. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
szkocjasid 3,023 Posted March 24, 2021 2 hours ago, Sings4Speedway said: As im already tarred as too negative it won't matter. £15 for this level of NDL is a pi$$ take and i will be taking my money to Eastbourne / Mildenhall Totally agree, for such a weak league needs to be no more than £10! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Islander15 1,065 Posted March 24, 2021 9 hours ago, Sings4Speedway said: As im already tarred as too negative it won't matter. £15 for this level of NDL is a pi$$ take and i will be taking my money to Eastbourne / Mildenhall £15 is far too expensive for a 3rd tier, let alone whatever the BSPL want this league branded as now! Also with the number of double headers now it effectively drives the price down further and makes Kent look even more expensive. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
East End Fan 426 Posted March 25, 2021 16 hours ago, Islander15 said: £15 is far too expensive for a 3rd tier, let alone whatever the BSPL want this league branded as now! Also with the number of double headers now it effectively drives the price down further and makes Kent look even more expensive. Kent are not allowed to do double headers and also have other issues with Planning Permission and everyone knows that it restricts the numbers attending. When push comes to shove, the riders have to be paid and even raw novices have to have top class bikes these days. Personally, I am very glad that it is planned to have Speedway every week once Maytime come in. A lot of clubs do not do that. But the Covid bug has not yet disappeared, so lots can change between now and then. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
old bob at herne bay 828 Posted March 25, 2021 East End Fan , I have some sympathy with my local club ..... but I do think they have failed to sharpen their pencils in respect of trimming costs of the 2021 National League operation. Additionally, there are NO senior concessions on the prices. No doubt thay pay a significant rent for the well appointed stadium at Sittingbourne, but they surely have a reduced riders wage bill than that of 2019, given the standard of riders under the new 35 point limit. I was always told that riders wages were the major cost of operating a speedway club. They have pitched their CL offering at a competitive price with some attractive team members in a side who must command high wages. I am left to assume they are paying the NL team members much more than other clubs.They need to deliver attractive entertainment to provide value for money if they are to survive beyond 2021 IMO. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gazzac 1,015 Posted March 25, 2021 (edited) To me it's simple mathematics and he's gambling on numbers. If he thinks it'll be say 200 die hard fans at £15 or 300 at £10 it's the same income. But to me I can't see those figures working as people will save their money for the championship meetings ie only £3 more to see Nichols etc. £10, especially with big concessions for children must bring in a higher proportion of the usual fans, plus a few extras may give it a go due to a relatively inexpensive evening out. Edited March 25, 2021 by gazzac 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sings4Speedway 3,247 Posted March 26, 2021 I think Kent are hoping for the usual mass turn outs on the bank holiday meetings. pack in £1000+ for these at £15 a head for NL and they will be in a strong position, get a rain off on either of these and there could be trouble. Kent have returned a profit every year so know the total footfall they need across a season to make it pay. I just hope that widening the gulf in class in leagues so drastically for just a £3 difference could see very small crowds at Kent especially at the end of the season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
