SPD444 112 Posted March 16, 2020 Doesn't Boris' announcement that any mass gatherings will not have medical support mean that all Speedway Meetings are off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gunner85 603 Posted March 16, 2020 BSPA meeting tomorrow to discuss statement probably due ... how long we wait is another matter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cityrebel 2,960 Posted March 16, 2020 Definitely off I'd say. It might take three months for the virus to decline. I can see some tracks not starting at all. This season could be terminal for the sport. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wealdstone 3,454 Posted March 16, 2020 Frankly can't see any Speedway this season. Could be even worse Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hrhbig 69 Posted March 16, 2020 Was wondering does anyone know that if the season is delayed , how will it affect the riders, as I understand that they are in the main self employed, and a good few are from overseas, how will they cope with no work/pay. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark 1,497 Posted March 16, 2020 1 hour ago, cityrebel said: Definitely off I'd say. It might take three months for the virus to decline. I can see some tracks not starting at all. This season could be terminal for the sport. This sort of speculation is reckless as you cannot possibly know what will happen to the sport. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lefty 1,264 Posted March 16, 2020 2 minutes ago, hrhbig said: Was wondering does anyone know that if the season is delayed , how will it affect the riders, as I understand that they are in the main self employed, and a good few are from overseas, how will they cope with no work/pay. Sadly ask former Rye House riders Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skodaman 192 Posted March 17, 2020 (edited) 12 hours ago, hrhbig said: Was wondering does anyone know that if the season is delayed , how will it affect the riders, as I understand that they are in the main self employed, and a good few are from overseas, how will they cope with no work/pay. It is rumoured that Ryan Douglas and Nick Morris have already returned to Aussie. 12 hours ago, Lefty said: Edited March 17, 2020 by Skodaman delete earlier report Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
r77toy 13 Posted March 17, 2020 I spoke with Broc Nicol's mom Sunday morning, he was trying to get a flight back to the States, I haven't heard if he made it home yet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
teaboy279 1,038 Posted March 17, 2020 The 25k Grant to leisure industry related businesses affected,if applicable to speedway clubs. (And i see no reason why it should nt) Hopefully should help to cover many clubs fixed costs and at least preserve the sport for 2021?!?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cityrebel 2,960 Posted March 17, 2020 22 hours ago, Mark said: This sort of speculation is reckless as you cannot possibly know what will happen to the sport. Plenty of people have similar views on different threads. It's all about opinions isn't it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobMcCaffery 2,752 Posted March 18, 2020 (edited) 3 hours ago, cityrebel said: Plenty of people have similar views on different threads. It's all about opinions isn't it. No, that's just a claim made (too often) by a sensationalist journalist. . A bit of responsibility wouldn't go amiss. What I see is a crass competition to see who can spread the most depression and panic by only seeing the extremes. What's the point in depressing people? Just watch and wait. Freedom of speech does usually come with a duty to show some responsibility in how that freedom is used. As one wartime leader who's image is on the front page of a tabloid rag today once wrote, "Freedom is liberty, not licence" - i.e. you have freedom but not total freedom to talk irresponsibly. But that was a time of genuine crisis when potential deaths in the millions, not thousands were anticipated and people faced it without behaving like idiots. Times change. Edited March 18, 2020 by RobMcCaffery 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cityrebel 2,960 Posted March 18, 2020 9 hours ago, RobMcCaffery said: No, that's just a claim made (too often) by a sensationalist journalist. . A bit of responsibility wouldn't go amiss. What I see is a crass competition to see who can spread the most depression and panic by only seeing the extremes. What's the point in depressing people? Just watch and wait. Freedom of speech does usually come with a duty to show some responsibility in how that freedom is used. As one wartime leader who's image is on the front page of a tabloid rag today once wrote, "Freedom is liberty, not licence" - i.e. you have freedom but not total freedom to talk irresponsibly. But that was a time of genuine crisis when potential deaths in the millions, not thousands were anticipated and people faced it without behaving like idiots. Times change. Prehaps you should address the nation instead of Boris. I reckon you'd be very good at it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted March 24, 2020 (edited) Latest Government coronavirus guidelines restrict assembly of people to TWO. So no problems there for speedway! Edited March 24, 2020 by Guest Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waytogo28 2,054 Posted March 25, 2020 On 3/18/2020 at 12:48 AM, RobMcCaffery said: But that was a time of genuine crisis when potential deaths in the millions, not thousands were anticipated and people faced it without behaving like idiots. Times change. Times do indeed change. No-one now has any savings to fall back on for a rainy day. I don't think we can blame austerity for that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
