Vince 9,458 Posted September 22, 2005 I've just phoned Peter Oakes and all he knows is that he has an email from the SCB saying it is off but doesn't yet know the score. He will let the riders know asap and I will then post the outcome on here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vince 9,458 Posted September 22, 2005 Just had a mail from Peter to say that the meeting has been " cancelled due to circumstances totally beyond our control" It then says there are 4 Academy meetings to be arranged including this one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
judgejules 0 Posted September 22, 2005 According to the SW Argus, Tim Stone, Newport Promoter, said:''The Academy organisers have belatedly decided that they would prefer to run alongside a league or Conference Match.'' So reading between the lines it looks like they weren't happy running alongside the STRA. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RichieEarl 0 Posted September 23, 2005 According to the SW Argus, Tim Stone, Newport Promoter, said:''The Academy organisers have belatedly decided that they would prefer to run alongside a league or Conference Match.'' So reading between the lines it looks like they weren't happy running alongside the STRA. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Why is this? STRA are doing great things for Novice speedway and many former members are now enjoying riding in the league. If this fact is true then pity on the academy organisers for dis-respecting the STRA. I am sure they could learn a hell of a lot from the STRA! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites