cityrebel 2,960 Posted April 29, 2020 If the present season does get going, could it be extended into November if needed. I know it's a rarity these days, but in the 1970's and 80's November meetings were quite common. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSC67 1,452 Posted April 29, 2020 I seem to remember that you had to get special dispensation to run meetings in November Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cityrebel 2,960 Posted April 29, 2020 21 minutes ago, DSC67 said: I seem to remember that you had to get special dispensation to run meetings in November I think it was to do with insurance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PHILIPRISING 7,298 Posted April 29, 2020 1 hour ago, cityrebel said: I think it was to do with insurance. RIDERS' insurance used to run until October 31st Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobMcCaffery 2,752 Posted April 29, 2020 I'm pretty sure I went to a meeting at Hackney on November 10th one year - and it was a challenge match. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobMcCaffery 2,752 Posted April 29, 2020 It was November 1st 1974, against Belle Vue - and it was a "Revenge Challemge". I still think a meeting was held as late as November 10th in the 70s, just maybe not at Waterden Road. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gunner85 603 Posted April 29, 2020 The aces last match in 1987 at Hyde road was in fact their last ever match thee Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevehone 3,412 Posted April 29, 2020 all back in the days when riders weren't so keen to get out the country 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew 125 Posted April 29, 2020 Sheffield staged the 2nd leg of the Junior BL KO cup final between the Tiger Cubs and Kings Lynn on November 6th 1986.Two weeks earlier we'd had the end of season fireworks etc! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flagrag 703 Posted April 29, 2020 My understanding is that the insurance and ACU licenses have already been extended until 30th November this preparation for a later end to the season if required this is the same in other motorcycle sports too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HGould 2,200 Posted April 30, 2020 Speedway in November? Freeze to death and/or catch your death of cold....no thank you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grand Central 2,654 Posted April 30, 2020 No matter what horrendous problems this virus and lockdown has caused for Sport ... One thing is for certain ... None will be answered by planning for UK Speedway in November. 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lefty 1,255 Posted April 30, 2020 Once the hour changes at the end of October it makes it more likely the travelling to the Speedway is in darkness and certainly colder. Not the best recipe for getting a crowd in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,617 Posted April 30, 2020 So no appetite for a Winter Speedway league then?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ringitsneck 348 Posted April 30, 2020 4 minutes ago, Skidder1 said: So no appetite for a Winter Speedway league then?? There's little enough for it during the normal season so no chance of them wanting to attend in November! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites