ch958 2,395 Posted August 20, 2021 2 minutes ago, Bagpuss said: That has to be better than what we currently have but how many riders who are used to doubling up would pack it in without the extra income? they'd have 2ce as many meetings obviously so it should even out, plus more rides per meeting if i understand the Danish format correctly. I think this is the way to go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ch958 2,395 Posted August 20, 2021 1 hour ago, PirateShip said: What happened to putting sawdust down on a wet track? Back in the day.........many a meeting was saved because of the good old sawdust. Ok, the first 2 or 3 heats were a bit difficult for the riders but after that.....job's a good un. agree but they weren't riding uncontrollable rockets then Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel Smith 5,661 Posted August 20, 2021 1 minute ago, Bagpuss said: That has to be better than what we currently have but how many riders who are used to doubling up would pack it in without the extra income? Depends on the set up. 1 big league can only be viable if they can get at least 40+ meetings a season Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bald Bloke 3,286 Posted August 20, 2021 (edited) 15 hours ago, tyke said: Which is hearsay, yet not ONE KL proved otherwise that they did but taking to the track. The team manager told me that. Hearsay is it? Ben Barker has said he offered to go out, but the ref said no. Ask him yourself..... Anyway let all hope Buster changes his mind. As it will have a knock on effect. Edited August 20, 2021 by Bald Bloke Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tellboy 3,662 Posted August 20, 2021 1 hour ago, semion said: I’m only going by what the man said. At the moment he is calling it a day after next week. Unless you know something different. You may want to 2nd guess what he does or doesn’t mean. I’m just taking it at face value You know he meant the end of the season.He obviously wasn't thinking about this fixture having to be re-arranged at the time.It's a bit like a couple of fans outside wasn't going to pay to come in as they couldn't make next week so thought they would lose their money.They said it without thinking of the re-arrangement too.You are just stirring things up like you do on many occasions. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tellboy 3,662 Posted August 20, 2021 15 minutes ago, Bald Bloke said: The team manager told me that. Hearsay is it? Ben Barker has said he offered to go out, but the ref said no. Ben Barker looked well up for it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevehone 3,429 Posted August 20, 2021 This was at an U23 meeting a couple of weeks ago, the racing was actually pretty good 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedwaysliders 176 Posted August 20, 2021 (edited) Buster is Buster, ihavnt always seen eye to eye with what he does,but on this occasion you really should take his view on board if no one is willing to get out on the track and see.He must have close on 30 years worth of experience,so if he tells you the track is raceable,and no other option to test the track is taken up,surely you would give it a go,at least for the fans.ALSO cant you detune these so called rocket ships speedway bikes or even have a sysyem where you can get the engine in the old upright position if aload to do so. Edited August 20, 2021 by speedwaysliders Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
singy13 372 Posted August 20, 2021 5 hours ago, cityrebel said: Eastbourne had 3k for stock cars last weekend. It would take at least 4 speedway meetings to match that attendance. It's easy money compared to running the bikes. It's a bad prognosis for Speedway then...as that's something like 3,000 @ £20 each (? just a guess for entry but will be near enough) = £60, 000 gate receipts...very nice income indeed. Outgoings? .I've no idea what stock car drivers earn........has anyone? But let's say at each meeting there are about 20/30 cars partaking?......say they take £1000 each that still leaves a good profit......speedway can't compete financially with the 'stocks' and promoters know it.......so sadly...bye speedway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bald Bloke 3,286 Posted August 20, 2021 11 minutes ago, speedwaysliders said: Buster is Buster, ihavnt always seen eye to eye with what he does,but on this occasion you really should take his view on board if no one is willing to get out on the track and see.He must have close on 30 years worth of experience,so if he tells you the track is raceable,and no other option to test the track is taken up,surely you would give it a go,at least for the fans.ALSO cant you detune these so called rocket ships speedway bikes or even have a sysyem where you can get the engine in the old upright position if aload to do so. Ben Barker offered, but the ref said no. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tellboy 3,662 Posted August 20, 2021 49 minutes ago, stevehone said: This was at an U23 meeting a couple of weeks ago, the racing was actually pretty good Stead didn't want that one called off then? 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss 10,780 Posted August 20, 2021 51 minutes ago, stevehone said: This was at an U23 meeting a couple of weeks ago, the racing was actually pretty good Fair point but I assume that's a very different kind of shale to what Lynn use. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,361 Posted August 20, 2021 2 hours ago, speedwaysliders said: Buster is Buster, ihavnt always seen eye to eye with what he does,but on this occasion you really should take his view on board if no one is willing to get out on the track and see.He must have close on 30 years worth of experience,so if he tells you the track is raceable,and no other option to test the track is taken up,surely you would give it a go,at least for the fans.ALSO cant you detune these so called rocket ships speedway bikes or even have a sysyem where you can get the engine in the old upright position if aload to do so. If it’s not raining,I don’t understand why they just don’t let the riders go out on their own do a few laps at slow pace and turn the shale over,then look at track conditions.Sweden last night they had to remove shale but after a couple of race the track was decent,certainly no problem for riders. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TINYS 292 Posted August 20, 2021 I wish Buster would buy himself a decent watch he said he needed to do about 20 minutes track work, well it was nearer an hour Buster just loves to get his big boys toys out and he went round so many times i started to get dizzy. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevehone 3,429 Posted August 20, 2021 2 hours ago, Bagpuss said: Fair point but I assume that's a very different kind of shale to what Lynn use. reminded me of Exeter (without the banking), used to plenty of grip there and they loved a large drop of water 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites