Halifaxtiger 5,318 Posted March 29, 2014 Anyone considered approaching the riders to spread this via social networking? Tai Woffinden for example has 30500 followers (albeit probably many outside the UK) and surely this would be how to start "going viral". It's surely a dangerous legal precedent for any motor sports stadium and thus potentially rider income. How can an established business/activity be under threat from somebody who CHOOSES to move nearby?! I think the thing is this isn't just about speedway or even motor sports - its about almost anything. An MUFC fan might find it amusing until he was advised that Old Trafford could, at least potentially, be shut down by one person. The judgement and the law on which it is based is, in my opinion, perverse. How can someone who creates a problem bear no responsibility for it ? I have signed but I will circulate it to people who have no interest in speedway because they could just as easily be affected by this ridiculous decision. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ruffdiamond 6,115 Posted March 29, 2014 I think the thing is this isn't just about speedway or even motor sports - its about almost anything. An MUFC fan might find it amusing until he was advised that Old Trafford could, at least potentially, be shut down by one person. The judgement and the law on which it is based is, in my opinion, perverse. How can someone who creates a problem bear no responsibility for it ? I have signed but I will circulate it to people who have no interest in speedway because they could just as easily be affected by this ridiculous decision. it is a ridiculous decision,,, made by ridiculous people, in favour of ridiculous people, and there is plenty of ridiculous folk around, so more ridiculous decision's will be made,,, so what does that make the people who let this happen, even more ridiculouser ???,,, a dunno, it's just bloody ridiculous :-) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pantherman 66 Posted March 29, 2014 Signed, good luck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kivkem1 4 Posted March 30, 2014 Read elsewhere that it's better to sign a paper petition (not sure if true?), but got me thinking if it would be worth having petitions to sign at all tracks to raise support. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Badge 5,125 Posted March 30, 2014 signed and good luck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skodaman 192 Posted March 31, 2014 (edited) it is a ridiculous decision,,, made by ridiculous people, in favour of ridiculous people, and there is plenty of ridiculous folk around, so more ridiculous decision's will be made,,, so what does that make the people who let this happen, even more ridiculouser ???,,, a dunno, it's just bloody ridiculous :-) I feel that if they have not broken any planning conditions, then Mildenhall should not be restricted and I have not seen this argument stated anywhere. Edited April 2, 2014 by Fanmale Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyJ 95 Posted March 31, 2014 8.4% of the way towards hitting the 100K goal. Methinks it needs some higher profile bumps (maybe some of Nigel Pearson's media contacts via Twitter?) to make serious inroads on this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theflyingkiwi 136 Posted March 31, 2014 Signed. This is not just a Speedway problem this could have major implications for the future of all sports in this country, yet how many of those who do not follow Speedway will take the time to sign this and think that it would never happen to their club or sport until it's too late. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Great Central 226 Posted March 31, 2014 Signed. This is not just a Speedway problem this could have major implications for the future of all sports in this country, yet how many of those who do not follow Speedway will take the time to sign this and think that it would never happen to their club or sport until it's too late. You are right. I am not much of a football fan but there must be a lot of football clubs with houses nearby and those stadiums on a match day are the source of a lot of noise. Are they next on the agenda? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cityrebel 2,960 Posted March 31, 2014 You are right. I am not much of a football fan but there must be a lot of football clubs with houses nearby and those stadiums on a match day are the source of a lot of noise. Are they next on the agenda?no judge in his right mind would shut down a football ground in this country. Some clubs can go bust two or three times and still stay in business. Football seems to be above the law in most cases, and I'm a big fan of both football and speedway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Falcon Hammer 576 Posted April 2, 2014 Good to see Rye House & Kent spreading the message. http://www.ryehouserockets.co/news.php?extend.771 http://www.kentkings.co/news.php?extend.129 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The White Knight 9,039 Posted April 2, 2014 Good to see Rye House & Kent spreading the message. http://www.ryehouserockets.co/news.php?extend.771 http://www.kentkings.co/news.php?extend.129 That's brilliant - I hope that ALL Tracks do the same. :unsure: Congratulations to Rye House and Kent. :approve: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhilK 150 Posted April 3, 2014 Peterborough and Belle Vue helping to spread the word as well ..Approaching 10,000 signatures Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deano 1,318 Posted April 3, 2014 10,000 signatures gets a response from the government department. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
