arnieg 3,603 Posted April 23, 2020 1 hour ago, waytogo28 said: I suspect that the 2021 season may possibly start on time, although the announcememnt today that " Covid 19 is here to stay until an effective vaccine is available" . Bearing in mind that the vast majority of supporters are in or near the vulnerable elderly category, there may not be many of them risking a trip to the speedway in 2021. Not to mention the number of volunteer track staff who fall in the 'should be self-isolating category' Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hacksaw Jim Duggan 199 Posted April 23, 2020 (edited) Speedway isn't starting this year, even if a place where it is reached events can resume with crowds under 5,000 (really, really unlikely) no one is wasting medical resource on a would be speedway crash etc and so on - motor sport in general let alone speedway will be well down the list of things to restart. Edited April 23, 2020 by Hacksaw Jim Duggan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JCookie 753 Posted April 23, 2020 Has any speedway meeting *ever* started on time? 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
martinmauger 584 Posted April 23, 2020 (edited) 12 hours ago, Hacksaw Jim Duggan said: Speedway isn't starting this year, even if a place where it is reached events can resume with crowds under 5,000 (really, really unlikely) no one is wasting medical resource on a would be speedway crash etc and so on - motor sport in general let alone speedway will be well down the list of things to restart. Think the above is the main future issue. Social distancing is certainly doable in outdoor speedway stadia, possibly not the more enclosed arenas like Cardiff, but think medical cover will be very difficult to secure.... Edited April 24, 2020 by martinmauger belated spelling 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waytogo28 2,054 Posted April 23, 2020 2 hours ago, JCookie said: Has any speedway meeting *ever* started on time? Those that went to Brandon in the era of Charles Ochiltree certainly saw every match starting on time ( unless cirumstances beyond the promoters control - eg UK weather prevented it ) . Always Prompt. But elsewhere, this century , I doubt it. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lefty 1,255 Posted April 23, 2020 (edited) When I was logging the start time of meetings I've attended Wolves would have the first race starting at 7:40pm. I remember Swindon had a period when the parade was prior to 7:30pm and first race started at 7:30pm. Edited April 23, 2020 by Lefty Spelling Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eric i 604 Posted April 23, 2020 (edited) ssss Edited April 23, 2020 by eric i Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv 10,683 Posted April 23, 2020 6 hours ago, martinmauger said: Think the above is the main future issue. Social distancing is doable in outdoor speedway stadia, possible not the more enclosed arenas like Cardiff, but think medical cover will be very difficult to secure.... To get to the point where such larger gatherings can take place again the pressure on the NHS will be much reduced from the current position so it may not be the problem that it seems it could be right now 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Warriors 83 Posted April 24, 2020 I agree I don't think you will see anything this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Falcon1983 557 Posted April 25, 2020 I think you COULD see some action this year but there is no way they could run a league of any merit. Some people have been told around June but that's a bit unrealistic I think speedway could start again July/August but not much speedway to be got in before poor weather wipes meetings out. Maybe some open meetings in August/September perhaps Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baldyman 6,243 Posted April 25, 2020 Can't see social distancing being relaxed until Christmas earliest,,,, no speedway this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BluPanther 21,637 Posted April 25, 2020 4 minutes ago, Baldyman said: Can't see social distancing being relaxed until Christmas earliest,,,, no speedway this year. What year Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Falcon1983 557 Posted April 25, 2020 1 hour ago, Baldyman said: Can't see social distancing being relaxed until Christmas earliest,,,, no speedway this year. Yes I take back what I said, I've just read what the chief medical officer has said looks like no amateur sport either taking place until 2021 by amateur I mean local football Sunday league stuff Seems only those sports with a big broadcasting deal might be able to put something together tho with no fans. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cityrebel 2,960 Posted April 25, 2020 1 hour ago, Falcon1983 said: Yes I take back what I said, I've just read what the chief medical officer has said looks like no amateur sport either taking place until 2021 by amateur I mean local football Sunday league stuff Seems only those sports with a big broadcasting deal might be able to put something together tho with no fans. It is all doom and gloom at the moment, but a lot can change in a few months time. Fingers crossed! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Third Man 2,211 Posted April 25, 2020 2 hours ago, Falcon1983 said: Yes I take back what I said, I've just read what the chief medical officer has said looks like no amateur sport either taking place until 2021 by amateur I mean local football Sunday league stuff Seems only those sports with a big broadcasting deal might be able to put something together tho with no fans. Cant see football happening behind closed doors until some relaxation of the lock down rules what's the difference between a football match behind closed doors, the Germans say that up to 300 people would be involved in a TV match with no supporters, and 22 kids playing in a park? (apart from money that is) bit hard to fine the kids for playing in a park while allowing professionals to the same thing 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites