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Next year is the  last year in cardiff for us,  hotel for 2nights was £318 between us for 2020 gp but obviously booked 2 year ago after 2019 gp it then rolled over for this years gp but with covid it was cancelled , sorry we cannot issue a refund youll either have to come or lose your money , rang up today to book next years dates expecting just a change of dates, yes no problem sir but its now £560 for the 2 nights because the speedways on :o how do they get away with it .

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On 10/5/2021 at 12:41 PM, racers and royals said:

GP`s have always been 7pm- UK time 6pm.

Practice and qualifying  will be at 1300 local time

As for Cardiff and maybe Warsaw  there is every chance that practice will be on the Friday  due to the temporary track. 

If Discovery don`t carry on wit the earlier Cardiff start time they will alienate a lot of people !! 

Discovery are only interested in viewing figures. So if their potential big audience is in Poland - they will have the meeting start to suit the Polish viewers. Stuff the punters at the track, they will see it at whatever time suits the TV audience. 

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Things can change by August, but now need a covid passport to enter large events in Wales, if double jabbed,  proof of negative test if not jabbed

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21 hours ago, old bob at herne bay said:

Discovery are only interested in viewing figures. 
Stuff the punters at the track, they will see it at whatever time suits the TV audience. 

As is the case for any sport which takes the TV Devils money.
Have a look at how many Premier League fixtures have not only the KO time changed but also the DAY. 

Actually 5.30 Saturday afternoon isn't that bad as gives time to eat & drink after the meeting.

Just wish they would hurry up and start selling the tickets.

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On 10/11/2021 at 6:26 PM, diamonds7 said:

Next year is the  last year in cardiff for us,  hotel for 2nights was £318 between us for 2020 gp but obviously booked 2 year ago after 2019 gp it then rolled over for this years gp but with covid it was cancelled , sorry we cannot issue a refund youll either have to come or lose your money , rang up today to book next years dates expecting just a change of dates, yes no problem sir but its now £560 for the 2 nights because the speedways on :o how do they get away with it .

if you look a bit further out of cardiff you can get a room for a lot less booked today near newport  2 rooms for one night cost £190.00

 

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2 hours ago, gazz 50s said:

if you look a bit further out of cardiff you can get a room for a lot less booked today near newport  2 rooms for one night cost £190.00

 

will bare that in mind next year thanks 

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I see that the Principality Stadium must now keep the roof open for all events to help minimise covid transmission. 

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Re Hotel prices
In all major sixties AROUND THE WORLD hotel prices are always high whenever there is a popular event in the area. It’s not just a speedway thing, it’s everything that’s popular.

We have started holidaying in the uk air stays at Premier Inn, good quality rooms, good service, usually next to a pub with food so breakfast/evening meal sorted (extra), clean and tidy. We last stayed in Premiere for a week in July this year in Norfolk and it cost circa £240 FOR THE WEEK. Broken down, some nights were dearer then others. I gather there are nights during the week more popular with reps, and weekends (Fri/Sat) are usually more expensive. Even today Premiere, and similar managed chains, are advertising rooms at circa £32-£35 per night in big cities…… but not when a big event is on. They know sports fans, pop fans, concert fans, major conference goers etc will pay bigger prices, and these make up for the bargain prices to be had during the year, people will pay 3 figure sums for one or two night special events, but don’t want to pay 4 figure sums for a mum, dad, two kids week long break. It’s how the hotel trade goes, and it is generally acceptable (though painful).

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16 hours ago, OveFundinFan said:

Re Hotel prices
In all major sixties AROUND THE WORLD hotel prices are always high whenever there is a popular event in the area. It’s not just a speedway thing, it’s everything that’s popular.

We have started holidaying in the uk air stays at Premier Inn, good quality rooms, good service, usually next to a pub with food so breakfast/evening meal sorted (extra), clean and tidy. We last stayed in Premiere for a week in July this year in Norfolk and it cost circa £240 FOR THE WEEK. Broken down, some nights were dearer then others. I gather there are nights during the week more popular with reps, and weekends (Fri/Sat) are usually more expensive. Even today Premiere, and similar managed chains, are advertising rooms at circa £32-£35 per night in big cities…… but not when a big event is on. They know sports fans, pop fans, concert fans, major conference goers etc will pay bigger prices, and these make up for the bargain prices to be had during the year, people will pay 3 figure sums for one or two night special events, but don’t want to pay 4 figure sums for a mum, dad, two kids week long break. It’s how the hotel trade goes, and it is generally acceptable (though painful).

Agree can get some good deals for premier Inns, Friday nite before SON center of Manchester paid £35, but back in September premier Inn at Torquay £180 a nite !!! Midweek and no major sports, probably due to staycation

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20 minutes ago, Neila said:

Agree can get some good deals for premier Inns, Friday nite before SON center of Manchester paid £35, but back in September premier Inn at Torquay £180 a nite !!! Midweek and no major sports, probably due to staycation

Premier Inns tend to be dearer in the week and cheaper friday and saturday. Obviously their Hotels near Entertainment and Sporting venues will raise prices accordingly, its the way of the world

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Does anyone know what the ticketing arrangements might be?

Presumably the SGP1 isn't free included with the SGP ticket?

Assuming that is the case would we imagine there would be a reduced cost for the SGP1 event if you're already an SGP ticket holder? 

Same seats? 

How well is it likely to be attended? 

If the don't offer some price incentive and if you keep your Saturday seat there could be less than ten thousand rattling about that huge arena. 

I recognise that most of these questions are complete imponderables at the moment. 

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On 10/17/2021 at 3:06 PM, diamonds7 said:

will bare that in mind next year thanks 

Be careful if book Newport I live here it's a dump dont go for small hotels.

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I don't understand what Discovery are doing with SGP2 .....No where else would the starters be served after the main course!!!!!

In other motor sports like F1, MotoGP, Motocross etc the 'support' classes are all run before the main event.

Only in speedway could it be done head over a*se! 

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35 minutes ago, PirateShip said:

In other motor sports like F1, MotoGP, Motocross etc the 'support' classes are all run before the main event.

One could argue that it was always traditional in speedway to have the support event during the 'second half'... :D

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