TotallyHonestJohn 3,078 Posted June 29, 2022 (edited) Hope this works... https://fb.watch/dYyrdZW8Yi/ Might need Facebook to convert it which I don't have... over to you Steve Park possibly... Regards THJ Edited June 29, 2022 by TotallyHonestJohn 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racin Jason 72 1,272 Posted June 30, 2022 Just read the Rob grant interview in the speedway star. Wow. Takes no responsibility whatsoever. Blames it on Sunday race days and greedy riders along with Glasgow speedway for not wanting to ride on a dangerous track !!!!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ruffdiamond 6,115 Posted June 30, 2022 1 hour ago, Racin Jason 72 said: Just read the Rob grant interview in the speedway star. Wow. Takes no responsibility whatsoever. Blames it on Sunday race days and greedy riders along with Glasgow speedway for not wanting to ride on a dangerous track !!!!! To be fair tho, makes some valid points. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
geoff100 1,420 Posted June 30, 2022 2 hours ago, Racin Jason 72 said: Just read the Rob grant interview in the speedway star. Wow. Takes no responsibility whatsoever. Blames it on Sunday race days and greedy riders along with Glasgow speedway for not wanting to ride on a dangerous track !!!!! Which had they been behind!!!! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diamond@heart 399 Posted June 30, 2022 6 hours ago, Racin Jason 72 said: Just read the Rob grant interview in the speedway star. Wow. Takes no responsibility whatsoever. Blames it on Sunday race days and greedy riders along with Glasgow speedway for not wanting to ride on a dangerous track !!!!! Anyone able to post a copy of the article? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
geoff100 1,420 Posted June 30, 2022 6 hours ago, Racin Jason 72 said: Just read the Rob grant interview in the speedway star. Wow. Takes no responsibility whatsoever. Blames it on Sunday race days and greedy riders along with Glasgow speedway for not wanting to ride on a dangerous track !!!!! Having read that i can see where he is coming from,l wouldnt like anyone else to know my income but what are the basic rates for riders?,as for vans, accomadation living expences help in the pits sorry but thats down rider to sort! As for "bwd" would be seeing u in court taking money knowing not fit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wardey 36 Posted June 30, 2022 What happened the 'Commercial' team that was in place last season. Also has anyone heard about whats happening to the Gate & Go draw? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
topaz325 1,853 Posted June 30, 2022 20 minutes ago, diamond@heart said: Anyone able to post a copy of the article? Basically saying they were running at a loss of £4/£5 k a meeting, losses for Leicester meeting were £7000.00. certain riders were wanting £80/£90 a point plus signing on fee, a van , living expenses, mechanics paid for, flights and accommodation . Average crowds were 380 , 251 people for the Leicester meeting. £5000.00 damage from a storm. Guests wanting extortionate fees, guarantees or won’t ride. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,336 Posted June 30, 2022 1 hour ago, topaz325 said: Basically saying they were running at a loss of £4/£5 k a meeting, losses for Leicester meeting were £7000.00. certain riders were wanting £80/£90 a point plus signing on fee, a van , living expenses, mechanics paid for, flights and accommodation . Average crowds were 380 , 251 people for the Leicester meeting. £5000.00 damage from a storm. Guests wanting extortionate fees, guarantees or won’t ride. That’s what happens when you get into something you think you know about,but then discover you don’t.Maybe should have dug deeper before he got involved.He did give it a try though, much to his cost if everything is to be believed. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heedthebaw 439 Posted June 30, 2022 I see the containers that formed the pits are for sale on a few Facebook sale pages Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TotallyHonestJohn 3,078 Posted June 30, 2022 47 minutes ago, Heedthebaw said: I see the containers that formed the pits are for sale on a few Facebook sale pages The whole lot is for sale... everything... shale as well if you can get it up... Total "fire sale" 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TotallyHonestJohn 3,078 Posted June 30, 2022 49 minutes ago, Heedthebaw said: I see the containers that formed the pits are for sale on a few Facebook sale pages In fact here you go I have had this for a while and as one or two on here thought I was kidding feast your eyes on the list This was the list he has sent out all with pretty pictures along side (to big to attach on here) However you will get the gist... Few bits of the gear we have. I’ve got the pits containers listed for sale too. They do for field shelters. Don’t know if they any good for you for pits or spectator shelter I have another complete 40ft container there too Complete air fence with 6 blowers and all the cables Complete starting gates Complete exclusion lighting rig Referee control panel Both green lights All the red lights and cables £7000 Black water bowser £1500 4 wheel blade £500 Red slurry tanker £500 Blade for back of tractor £400 Tyre packer £100 Our PA system. 4 big speakers for centre green with amplifier/mixer desk and azure mic set with 60 metre reach with receiver and cables £500If anything is any good to you just let me know Fire sale everything must go... prices subject to change I would say the more desperate he gets Regards THJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gaz 214 Posted June 30, 2022 I wonder if he is still a legend in peoples eyes on Facebook Yes probably as to frightened to say what they think! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ruffdiamond 6,115 Posted June 30, 2022 Is tha any tarpaulins for sale? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heedthebaw 439 Posted June 30, 2022 59 minutes ago, TotallyHonestJohn said: In fact here you go I have had this for a while and as one or two on here thought I was kidding feast your eyes on the list This was the list he has sent out all with pretty pictures along side (to big to attach on here) However you will get the gist... Few bits of the gear we have. I’ve got the pits containers listed for sale too. They do for field shelters. Don’t know if they any good for you for pits or spectator shelter I have another complete 40ft container there too Complete air fence with 6 blowers and all the cables Complete starting gates Complete exclusion lighting rig Referee control panel Both green lights All the red lights and cables £7000 Black water bowser £1500 4 wheel blade £500 Red slurry tanker £500 Blade for back of tractor £400 Tyre packer £100 Our PA system. 4 big speakers for centre green with amplifier/mixer desk and azure mic set with 60 metre reach with receiver and cables £500If anything is any good to you just let me know Fire sale everything must go... prices subject to change I would say the more desperate he gets Regards THJ Aye, he’s doing a lot to help Speedway at Newcastle to continue, NOT. WHAT A A-wipe 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
