Jacques 3,114 Posted July 16, 2011 I would suggest that everyone boycotts buying tickets until BSI sort this farce out. What farce? We got our stadium tickets no problem, same place as last year ( forgive a few rows, but better).. Booked the Hotel, no Problem from the online link..The same Hotel as of last year and this year. In fact, apart from an extra £1 on the meeting tickets, we've got the same deal ... Perfect transaction Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BWitcher 12,453 Posted July 16, 2011 And to think I only started to panic at about 3pm on the day this year I had no ticket I've always bought mine on the day of the meeting.. Its not like you're trying to get Olympics tickets... Chill people! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacques 3,114 Posted July 16, 2011 (edited) You all have some access to an internet connection surely.. Why did you need to phone them ??? This is the link that oldswindon' put up earlier..that's what I followed.. http://www.speedwaygp.com/event/speedwaygp-2012-cardiff All done in less than five minutes! Edit; to put in the link I forgot...lol Edited July 16, 2011 by Jacques Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Netherton heathen 0 Posted July 17, 2011 I cannot believe that people are complaining about having to travel from Dorset to Cardiff on a bank holiday weekend?? i recently got to Brisbane and back in a week, what a nation of wimps we have become. same old speedway fans, only happy when they are moaning Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Panda 366 Posted July 17, 2011 I cannot believe that people are complaining about having to travel from Dorset to Cardiff on a bank holiday weekend?? i recently got to Brisbane and back in a week, what a nation of wimps we have become. same old speedway fans, only happy when they are moaning I'm not complaining..............I just said it was not the ideal choice of dates compared to previous years..........June is a better time of year to hold it in my opinion........... Oh and I will be there...........the other half is going to treat me to a weekend there (I hope) for our anniversary.......... RP Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sadiemae 0 Posted July 17, 2011 What farce? We got our stadium tickets no problem, same place as last year ( forgive a few rows, but better).. Booked the Hotel, no Problem from the online link..The same Hotel as of last year and this year. In fact, apart from an extra £1 on the meeting tickets, we've got the same deal ... Perfect transaction I have done exactly the same, boooked tickets online which took around 10 minutes, Row 1 upper tier just opposite to where we were this year which is fine. The hotel that we have stayed in for last 3 years take provisional booking when we check out for following year. They rang me as soon as date announced to see if I wanted to confirm booking (which I obviously did!!!!) AND no increase in hotel price despite it being bank holiday - FANTASTIC!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
G the Bee 639 Posted July 17, 2011 (edited) I cannot believe that people are complaining about having to travel from Dorset to Cardiff on a bank holiday weekend?? i recently got to Brisbane and back in a week, what a nation of wimps we have become. same old speedway fans, only happy when they are moaning I'd rather take a few long distance plane trips, sipping a few beers and watching a few movies whilst looking forward to my holiday than sit in a car in a traffic jam on the motorway, but perhaps I'm strange like that! People aren't complaining, just stating a fact. The date chosen seems strange for a number of reasons: School holidays and people being on their annual holidays as a result Bank holiday weekend Bank holiday traffic Football season having started But, as another poster stated, BSI would have been aware of these issues and still chose the date they did. I suspect it may have been the only viable date that fitted in with the stadium's availablilty and the agreements they already have in place with other SGP venues. I also think the gate will be down, but only time will tell. Perhaps having it during bank holiday weekend will be a masterstroke. Edited July 17, 2011 by G the Bee Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PHILIPRISING 7,298 Posted July 17, 2011 I'm not complaining..............I just said it was not the ideal choice of dates compared to previous years..........June is a better time of year to hold it in my opinion........... Oh and I will be there...........the other half is going to treat me to a weekend there (I hope) for our anniversary.......... RP They cannot have June next year but will almost certainly revert for the remainder of the five year contract... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tovells42 0 Posted July 17, 2011 I have done exactly the same, boooked tickets online which took around 10 minutes, Row 1 upper tier just opposite to where we were this year which is fine. The hotel that we have stayed in for last 3 years take provisional booking when we check out for following year. They rang me as soon as date announced to see if I wanted to confirm booking (which I obviously did!!!!) AND no increase in hotel price despite it being bank holiday - FANTASTIC!! May I please ask which hotel you have booked with as the one that we normally use have offered us nothing - so much for loyalty! Many thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
emerald tyke 49 Posted July 17, 2011 (edited) OMG the moaning on here is dreadful We've got the dates we have and work around it...or would you prefer no British Gp at all?? No panic by me as regards Stadium tickets...buy on day or nearer the time..don't think its a "sell out venue" for Speedway just yet! I wish we could fill it though would be AWESOME!! Must admit just booked hotel though www.hilton.co.uk for Newport Hotel £99 room only+£38 breky+£8 to make fully refundable and no deposit taken+cancel upto 4pm day of arrival if wish to!....and those prices are for room 2 double beds suitable for 4 adults.(2ad+2ch bit cheaper) Its on J24 of M4 and go back to J31/32/33 for road into Cardiff on the day. Other than drive you all there on the day....can't do any more for ya!!!! Off to look up the ferry prices now Edited July 17, 2011 by emerald tyke Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ava 2 Posted July 17, 2011 As someone who is spending a long w/e in Cardiff for the GP the dates don't really bother me. I can see how it would be a pain in the rear for those driving down on the day though being a bank holiday. As someone else said maybe it will go back to being in June next year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevehone 3,430 Posted July 17, 2011 PL Pairs could take a massive attendance hit unless still the night before Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tsunami 10,219 Posted July 17, 2011 (edited) Well, got our 28 tickets no problem, despite a bit of a wait(30 mins) for the operator instead of talking to a machine. Tried the TicketMasters site but it would not give us the block we wanted(N2) and gave us N1 and back a row. Got N2 and row 3, so better seats by speaking to the operator. Now for the rooms at the Uni. No probs with the date or any other date. It is when it is, and you just need to plan ahead. Simples. Edited July 17, 2011 by Tsunami Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ava 2 Posted July 17, 2011 We bought our tickets today, right by the start line. Accomodation for the four days proved a little bit more difficult though, several i rung were fully booked already. Mind you they were very close to stadium. Found somewhere now though - yipee !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Diesel 26 Posted July 18, 2011 Can't believe how many people panic about getting tickets over a year before the event! The date doesn't particularly bother me, nice to be on a Bank Holiday as I don't have to worry about being hungover for football the next day then! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
