bruno 1,797 Posted October 28, 2008 can someone confirm the bydgoszcz date. i thought it had been put back 2 weeks not bought forward. if it means its in august i wont be able to take the wife away this year cuz il be at bydy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Birdtrevor 0 Posted October 28, 2008 can someone confirm the bydgoszcz date. i thought it had been put back 2 weeks not bought forward. if it means its in august i wont be able to take the wife away this year cuz il be at bydy Its on first page Speedway GP: April/avril 25 Czech Republic/République Tchèque Prague May/mai 9 Poland/Pologne Leszno May/mai 30 Sweden/Suède Göteborg June/juin 13 Denmark/Danemark Copenhagen June/juin 27 Great Britain/Grande-Bretagne Cardiff August/août 1 Latvia/Lettonie Daugavpils August/août 15 Sweden/Suède Malilla August/août 29 Poland/Pologne Bydgoszcz September/septembre 12 Slovenia/Slovénie Krsko September/septembre 26 Tba tba October/octobre 10 Italy/Italie tba November/novembre 14 Australia/Australie (tbc) Melbourne Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bruno 1,797 Posted October 28, 2008 Its on first page Speedway GP: April/avril 25 Czech Republic/République Tchèque Prague May/mai 9 Poland/Pologne Leszno May/mai 30 Sweden/Suède Göteborg June/juin 13 Denmark/Danemark Copenhagen June/juin 27 Great Britain/Grande-Bretagne Cardiff August/août 1 Latvia/Lettonie Daugavpils August/août 15 Sweden/Suède Malilla August/août 29 Poland/Pologne Bydgoszcz September/septembre 12 Slovenia/Slovénie Krsko September/septembre 26 Tba tba October/octobre 10 Italy/Italie tba November/novembre 14 Australia/Australie (tbc) Melbourne is this official.thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ghostwalker 1,864 Posted October 28, 2008 (edited) is this official.thanks yes it is since it is taken from the Official FIM pressrelease document. Edited October 28, 2008 by Ghostwalker Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beercellar 7 Posted October 29, 2008 (edited) someone in prague just confirmed the 1st gp is on the 25th april at the marketa.but tickets are not on sale just yet, their gonna let me no a date soon.im booking me flight and hotel very soon. Edited October 29, 2008 by beercellar Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5 FURROW 97 Posted October 29, 2008 can someone confirm the bydgoszcz date. i thought it had been put back 2 weeks not bought forward. if it means its in august i wont be able to take the wife away this year cuz il be at bydy According to the speedway star BSI say that only the first 5 GP's that are quoted in the press are correct and they will not be going to Australia so when Bydgoszcz is who knows but for sure its the one to attend Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ballinger 32 Posted October 29, 2008 According to the speedway star BSI say that only the first 5 GP's that are quoted in the press are correct and they will not be going to Australia so when Bydgoszcz is who knows but for sure its the one to attend Quote "Grand Prix rights holders BSI Speedway have ruled out a return to Australia in the GP calendar for 2009. And they say early release of the full schedule by the FIM was 'somewhat premature', insisting only the first five dates are so far confirmed..." So BSI Speedway can't even confirm a complete calendar in time for the FIM congress ? They cant even deliver on a fundamental requirement like next years dates ? Just 5 out of 11 or 12 events confirmed, contradicting the official FIM press release ? Perhaps the grim realisation that SGP isnt making them any money and they now want out of their 25 year (or however long it is) deal ? The FIM Track Commission must be wondering who they've got running their flag ship event ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
21st century heathen 220 Posted October 29, 2008 And Prague Going to be cold and miserable. Always said the GP got in the way of a good weekend, I might still go in August any way. Have to agree too early for Prague, have been mid May which is better, Wonder if organisers ever stop to consider the fans. Really the first one ought to be inside, when it might be a bit warmer, or at least further South. Prague in April? What is the world coming to? Yes agree about Prague in April- The average temperature in Prague during the last week of April is low to mid teens. Rainfall is less than half of that in late July/early August. Sounds fine to me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Humphrey Appleby 14,000 Posted October 30, 2008 Perhaps the grim realisation that SGP isnt making them any money and they now want out of their 25 year (or however long it is) deal ? Until 2021 apparently. The contract can also be terminated by BSI if television revenue is insufficient (amongst other things). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mojo 3 Posted October 30, 2008 That sounds good. What about getting to Krsko by public transport. I like to have the odd drink or two. Last year we flew to Lubljiana as we wanted to see the city. We took a train - it takes 1.5 to 2 hours depending on stops but the scenery is good !! We stayed at Terme Catez for three days (see Sandie's post) - a complex of three hotels, spas, swimming pools and Water Park. You have to ge a taxi from the railway station to the hotel, about 2 miles, and then need to get to Krsko, about 5 miles. The train did stop at Krsko as well so I suppose you can stay there but we like the days by the outdoor pool in April! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pards Ex Dogs Body 0 Posted October 31, 2008 someone in prague just confirmed the 1st gp is on the 25th april at the marketa.but tickets are not on sale just yet, their gonna let me no a date soon.im booking me flight and hotel very soon. Beercellar,or infact anyone,can you give me some advice please......With there being no Racers next year i've decided to spend all the money i would spend over the season in one go and i'm going to take the wife to Prague for the speedway and hopefully a dirty weekend I've found this web-site called My Prague .net and i can book flights and a hotel for less than 400 quid.The hotel i looked at was called the Marketa which as that's the name of the stadium i thought it would be quite close to it,anybody got any idea if it is close or not!!!!!!!!!! Is it worth booking now or waiting till closer the time !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm a total virgin at this so any help would be much appericated. Any good advice will be noted and if that person goes to Prague i will meet up with them and buy them a beer or three................. Cheer's guys in advance Si. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sandie 53 Posted October 31, 2008 Beercellar,or infact anyone,can you give me some advice please......With there being no Racers next year i've decided to spend all the money i would spend over the season in one go and i'm going to take the wife to Prague for the speedway and hopefully a dirty weekend I've found this web-site called My Prague .net and i can book flights and a hotel for less than 400 quid.The hotel i looked at was called the Marketa which as that's the name of the stadium i thought it would be quite close to it,anybody got any idea if it is close or not!!!!!!!!!! Is it worth booking now or waiting till closer the time !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm a total virgin at this so any help would be much appericated. Any good advice will be noted and if that person goes to Prague i will meet up with them and buy them a beer or three................. Cheer's guys in advance Si. Pards Your hotel choice seems to be some way outside of the main city. We use Trip Advisor for all our planning and it may be worth you looking at: see here It would appear your hotel is not the best reviewed. Ideally you are looking for a hotel in OLD TOWN or WENCELAS SQUARE. Prague is divided into sections and you are looking at PRAGUE 1 for your main central location. Also if you can book everthing independantly that sometimes works out cheaper. Queen Bee and I had a hotel booked last year (Ramada I think!?) and as we got closer to the GP the price of the room kept dropping. So we kept cancelling and re-booking - saved ourselves nearly £100 I think. Hope that is helpful Sandie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Diesel 26 Posted November 1, 2008 Beercellar,or infact anyone,can you give me some advice please......With there being no Racers next year i've decided to spend all the money i would spend over the season in one go and i'm going to take the wife to Prague for the speedway and hopefully a dirty weekend I've found this web-site called My Prague .net and i can book flights and a hotel for less than 400 quid.The hotel i looked at was called the Marketa which as that's the name of the stadium i thought it would be quite close to it,anybody got any idea if it is close or not!!!!!!!!!! Is it worth booking now or waiting till closer the time !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm a total virgin at this so any help would be much appericated. Any good advice will be noted and if that person goes to Prague i will meet up with them and buy them a beer or three................. Cheer's guys in advance Si. Looks about halfway between the speedway track and the castle, but not particularly close to either. I wouldn't bother trying to get close to the stadium for the sake of one tram ride. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SCB 15 Posted November 1, 2008 The stadium is about 20 minutes by tram form the centre/tourist stuff. Stay in the centre, get the tram on the day for about 50p each. It's easy enough to find, just look for the tram full of speedway fans (or with a big 22 on the front) If you stay in the centre, you can't go wrong. As Sandie says, ether of the squares. Wenceslas is a bit more active and a bit cheaper where as Old Town is only a 5 minute walk away but is quieter and more expensive and more of a sit down for a beer in a quiet bar rather than the clubs (thats your other half may not always enjoy) of Wenceslas square. Neither is particular busy though. Pragues brilliant, something for everyone/ Clubs, pubs, bars of varying levels of excitements plus enough tourist thing to do in the day (and night) to impress anyone. Get up to the castle on night, when everything is lit up it's amazing. Don't stay near the stadium, you'll be miles from anywhere but the stadium and what appears to be a ghetto. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racers and royals 8,790 Posted November 1, 2008 Beercellar,or infact anyone,can you give me some advice please......With there being no Racers next year i've decided to spend all the money i would spend over the season in one go and i'm going to take the wife to Prague for the speedway and hopefully a dirty weekend I've found this web-site called My Prague .net and i can book flights and a hotel for less than 400 quid.The hotel i looked at was called the Marketa which as that's the name of the stadium i thought it would be quite close to it,anybody got any idea if it is close or not!!!!!!!!!! Is it worth booking now or waiting till closer the time !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm a total virgin at this so any help would be much appericated. Any good advice will be noted and if that person goes to Prague i will meet up with them and buy them a beer or three................. Cheer's guys in advance Si. if you dont mind going fri-mon you could try www.click4sky.com which offers cheap czech airline flights.for a hotel try www.booking.com who have over 250 hotels in prague listed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
