Fiesta 3 Posted June 14, 2010 (edited) As I was in the area last week, I decided to pay a visit to Weymouth Speedway for their match against Rye House Cobras, taking along a couple of friends and my 8 year old daughter. Now whilst I admire anyone who sets up and runs a track, I have to say that the place is shocking. No proper toilets only two portaloos, a dirty old caravan selling snacks and a bar with a rotten old sofa stuck in the corner, with decaying seating outside. Whilst I expected to find only the very basics, it's no wonder their crowds are so poor, my daughter bored whilst the tractor broke down on track counted 176 people. My mate who is a Health and Safety Officer for a large organisation, was shocked that the place actually gets a licence to run. We stuck it for 90 minutes (11 heats), but gave up when the tractor which had broke down several times, came out again and they took an interval. Only bright spot for me was the performance of Marc Owen, looked a very tidy rider indeed. Edited June 14, 2010 by Fiesta Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cityrebel 2,960 Posted June 14, 2010 at weymouth there are proper toilets to use inside the football ground. i was also at this meeting on friday and although i got fed up with the tractor problems these things happen at speedway. running a track at this level can be a real struggle and most venues find it hard to survive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Parsloes 1928 nearly 495 Posted June 14, 2010 Indeed, rather harsh words from this first-time visitor... I can't say I've ever been struck with how poor the facilities are at Radipole Lane. Like all new(er) tracks operating in this tier I'm always instead struck by the endeavour and still the excitement, that there are folk out there opening tracks and keeping them going in modest circumstances and with minimal resources... For such people and places we should be grateful. Also 90 minutes for 11 heats...?: ain't the worst I've heard of by a long stretch.. (but then people will remember where I used to be announcer!!! ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MVP 0 Posted June 14, 2010 We stuck it for 90 minutes (11 heats), but gave up when the tractor which had broke down several times, came out again and they took an interval. I'm not sure I understand your argument on this bit. The tractor issue was, at most, a mild annoyance but as said these things happen. When considering that the parade was at 7.15 with the first race around 7.30, this meeting was done and dusted in 1 and 3/4 hours. Isn't that normal (good?) for any speedway match? I guess the other factors must have contributed to your early exit. Agree about Marc Owen though - very good indeed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rockcat 0 Posted June 14, 2010 Things ain't looking very good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BOSS 0 Posted June 15, 2010 Have you seen the toilets inside the football ground? They are worse than the portaloos bye a mile! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ancient mariner 540 Posted June 15, 2010 Have you seen the toilets inside the football ground? They are worse than the portaloos bye a mile! You smell them a good way before you see them Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cityrebel 2,960 Posted June 16, 2010 Have you seen the toilets inside the football ground? They are worse than the portaloos bye a mile! to be fair, on friday the football ground toilets were clean and believe it or not the lights were working!. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhidassa 73 Posted June 16, 2010 at weymouth there are proper toilets to use inside the football ground. i was also at this meeting on friday and although i got fed up with the tractor problems these things happen at speedway. running a track at this level can be a real struggle and most venues find it hard to survive. On my last visit to Weymouth, the ladies toilets in the football ground were clogged up and unusable - I had to resort to the portaloo. I admit it did leave an impression, and not a good one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Catalan 717 Posted June 16, 2010 To be honest the whole experience at Weymouth is a little undesirable. The racing was good though!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bruno 1,790 Posted June 16, 2010 (edited) this as depressed me im off there a week on friday for my first visit.up at 5 on the friday to go to work then again on saturday after a good 3 hour journey back.i could cope with everything but someone mentioned poor food Edited June 16, 2010 by bruno Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BOSS 0 Posted June 16, 2010 Don't worry Bruno. The Cafe at the football club is open before the meeting for quality nosh and draught beers (un-like the warm, ovepriced cans sold at the track) Much to Mr Bartlets dislike Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pirate Nick 1,801 Posted June 16, 2010 Don't worry Bruno. The Cafe at the football club is open before the meeting for quality nosh and draught beers (un-like the warm, ovepriced cans sold at the track) Much to Mr Bartlets dislike What time is the cafe open until? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BOSS 0 Posted June 17, 2010 He's been staying open till the start of the meetings on Fridays. If the trade is there he'll stay open longer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pirate Nick 1,801 Posted June 17, 2010 He's been staying open till the start of the meetings on Fridays. If the trade is there he'll stay open longer. Cheers BOSS. Will probably give it a go next time I come down. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
