steve roberts 9,246 Posted November 22, 2020 11 minutes ago, Happy Hunter said: The sun will continue to set at Beaumont Park where its always set - over the present third and fourth bends. Having the starting gate on what is now the back straight will not solve anything apart from the sun being in the riders eyes entering the first bend. The only way the sun could set behind the stand would be if you rotated the whole track 90 degrees clockwise and that would be a very expensive way to solve a problem that only happens if the sun is out in the mid summer months. I seem to remember reading that the 'new' Wembley stadium was re-positioned as previuosly half the pitch was often in shadow causing problems on occasions? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Jones 2,126 Posted November 22, 2020 2 hours ago, steve roberts said: I seem to remember reading that the 'new' Wembley stadium was re-positioned as previuosly half the pitch was often in shadow causing problems on occasions? Given the performances of many of the English football teams at Wembley since the "famous day in 66", it might have been a good idea if the whole pitch had been covered in darkness. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Happy Hunter 370 Posted November 22, 2020 4 hours ago, Dave Jones said: Given the performances of many of the English football teams at Wembley since the "famous day in 66", it might have been a good idea if the whole pitch had been covered in darkness. I was there. My ticket for the 1966 final cost me 10/6 or 52.5 pence in today's money. But to get a ticket for the final I had to buy a set that included group matches, a quarter final, a semi final and the third/fourth place play off! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Jones 2,126 Posted November 22, 2020 I didn't make it to Wembley in 1966, but I did get married earlier that year & it only cost 7/6 for the license . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triple.H. 1,986 Posted November 22, 2020 10 hours ago, steve roberts said: I seem to remember reading that the 'new' Wembley stadium was re-positioned as previuosly half the pitch was often in shadow causing problems on occasions? I remember hearing Danny Baker talking about the New Den and saying a Feng Shui expert had said that Millwall's poor form was due to the way the stadium was positioned and having blue seats 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BluTiger 21,692 Posted November 22, 2020 2 hours ago, Dave Jones said: I didn't make it to Wembley in 1966, but I did get married earlier that year & it only cost 7/6 for the license . Was it money well spent... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triple.H. 1,986 Posted November 22, 2020 1 minute ago, Blupanther said: Was it money well spent... 1 minute ago, Blupanther said: Was it money well spent... Needs permission off the boss before he can answer 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Jones 2,126 Posted November 22, 2020 5 minutes ago, Blupanther said: Was it money well spent... Well i've still got her . 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BluTiger 21,692 Posted November 22, 2020 1 minute ago, Dave Jones said: Well i've still got her . Exceptional value for money then... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Piotr Pyszny 206 Posted November 23, 2020 (edited) On 11/20/2020 at 8:43 AM, arnieg said: Biggest mistake at Leicester (apart from the rubbish track) was the orientation of the track, with the sun setting on the third bend (it should set behind the main grandstand) Brings to mind Loomer Road, Stoke. Anybody else remember, at certain times of the season, those pauses in racing to wait for the sun to set? From the first bend at Halifax, there was a view into the pits. Worth arriving early to secure a prime spot. Watching the tinkering helped pass the time between heats. Edited November 23, 2020 by Piotr Pyszny 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Jones 2,126 Posted November 23, 2020 14 minutes ago, Piotr Pyszny said: Brings to mind Loomer Road, Stoke. Anybody else remember, at certain times of the season, those pauses in racing to wait for the sun to set? From the first bend at Halifax, there was a view into the pits. Worth arriving early to secure a prime spot. Watching the tinkering helped pass the time between heats. I can recall the time that the Stoke stadium had a visit from the local vandals & it was alleged that they caused £35000 worth of improvements to the place . 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Flag 454 Posted November 24, 2020 19 hours ago, Dave Jones said: I can recall the time that the Stoke stadium had a visit from the local vandals & it was alleged that they caused £35000 worth of improvements to the place . Same thing happened at Cradley 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
False dawn 2,298 Posted November 24, 2020 On 11/22/2020 at 4:47 PM, Dave Jones said: I didn't make it to Wembley in 1966, but I did get married earlier that year & it only cost 7/6 for the license . Wembley tickets England v Scotland 18th June 2021 A close mate of mine has two tickets in a corporate box for this match. He paid £300 each, but he didn't know when he bought them that it was going to be the same day as his Covid-19 postponed wedding. If you are interested, he is looking for someone to take his place. It's at Hamilton Registry Office, at 2.30pm. The bride's name is Moira, she's 5'4", about 8 stone, quite pretty, has her own income and is a really good cook. 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ghosty 500 Posted January 4, 2021 On 11/20/2020 at 2:03 PM, martinmauger said: Can confirm Newport Queensway Meadows was a well-tidy set up, big shame it is no more. On building a new stadium one should also check in which direction the sun sets to aid track prep and avoid possible 'sun breaks'.... There is a problem that in any race riders turn a full 360 4 times, so does that not make the sun issue unavoidable? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racers and royals 8,723 Posted January 4, 2021 21 minutes ago, Ghosty said: There is a problem that in any race riders turn a full 360 4 times, so does that not make the sun issue unavoidable? Always a major problem when the sun sets in line with the 1st bend- riders are less concerned on the other bends. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites