A ORLOV 8,628 Posted May 22, 2014 Picture of the track, I assume after the downpour between 2 and 3pm. http://www.swindonrobins.co/news.php?extend.2206 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ghcooke 86 Posted May 22, 2014 Just dried out after a thorough soaking at the track today. Set of photographs that show just how bad it was and why we had to call it off can be found at : http://blunsdonblog.co.uk/?page_id=7270 Pass the tissues - another cold on the way methinks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chalkie 263 Posted May 22, 2014 Just dried out after a thorough soaking at the track today. Set of photographs that show just how bad it was and why we had to call it off can be found at : http://blunsdonblog.co.uk/?page_id=7270 Pass the tissues - another cold on the way methinks! Thanks Graham, Us fans who turn up and pay our hard earned cash to watch our favourite sport don't always appreciate how much effort you guys (unpaid) put in-it must be heartbreaking to get to Thursday and all your efforts are for nought. I dread getting my weekly "Meeting Off" text from Phil! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weatherwatcher 664 Posted May 23, 2014 Why oh why havn't we got around to having roofs over our stadium in this day and age. Or is the cost just to much. A big tent would do the job like they have at Butlins. It seems like it is a bit like Butlins only problem is we are all loving our speedway but there don't seem to be much fun and games. Surely there has got to be a simple answer to all these rain offs. We all know what the English weather is like so it must be time for the promoters to come up with some new ideas, or before long folks will just stay at home even on days when the sun is shining. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
van wolfswinkel 635 Posted May 23, 2014 Why oh why havn't we got around to having roofs over our stadium in this day and age. Or is the cost just to much. A big tent would do the job like they have at Butlins. It seems like it is a bit like Butlins only problem is we are all loving our speedway but there don't seem to be much fun and games. Surely there has got to be a simple answer to all these rain offs. We all know what the English weather is like so it must be time for the promoters to come up with some new ideas, or before long folks will just stay at home even on days when the sun is shining. The new 20,000 seater stadium at Blunsdon will have retractable roof 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weatherwatcher 664 Posted May 23, 2014 They should all follow suit. It is a sport that relies on the weather being fine, if all the tracks had retractable rooves it would save a hell of a lot of rained off fixtures. Good old British weather, it rules all our lives. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shale Searcher 1,264 Posted May 23, 2014 Why oh why havn't we got around to having roofs over our stadium in this day and age. Or is the cost just to much. A big tent would do the job like they have at Butlins. It seems like it is a bit like Butlins only problem is we are all loving our speedway but there don't seem to be much fun and games. Surely there has got to be a simple answer to all these rain offs. We all know what the English weather is like so it must be time for the promoters to come up with some new ideas, or before long folks will just stay at home even on days when the sun is shining. Meetings are called off far to often nowadays, thought the fabled, all singing, all dancing, "BRIGGO" Dirt Deflector was supposed to be the saviour of our sport.... If it's not meant to minimise rear wheel roost, what the he'll is it for?!!!! I am sure it's riders visibility that causes most issues with wet tracks? If that's the case, then what are the deflectors for? And don't give me the story about keeping shale on the tracks because the air fences do that on the turns, and shale loss on the straights is virtually nil anyway... So if protecting chasing riders from "roost" is not their function, what is it? Because they are bloody expensive!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rainman 81 Posted May 23, 2014 Its for briggos pension Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grachan 7,362 Posted May 24, 2014 (edited) They should all follow suit. It is a sport that relies on the weather being fine, if all the tracks had retractable rooves it would save a hell of a lot of rained off fixtures. Good old British weather, it rules all our lives. Is that a whoosh? Of course speedway clubs can't afford roofs. They can barely keep open as it is, and are constantly coming up with cost cutting measures. Edited May 24, 2014 by grachan 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MattK 3,447 Posted May 24, 2014 Swindon can't afford a broom to sweep up a bit of standing water, let along a roof for our imaginary new stadium. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stratton 1,491 Posted May 24, 2014 (edited) Swindon can't afford a broom to sweep up a bit of standing water, let along a roof for our imaginary new stadium.Imaginary new stadium ? a big statement Matt i have heard the same stuff and if i am honest i am worried to bigtime. Edited May 24, 2014 by sidney Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Al 708 Posted May 24, 2014 Is that a whoosh? Of course speedway clubs can't afford roofs. They can barely keep open as it is, and are constantly coming up with cost cutting measures. FIM requirement from 2015, just announced. Stand by for the Appeals and benefit meetings Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sommelier 1,118 Posted June 5, 2014 I was under the understanding that Swindon had first call on Nick Morris, not Somerset ??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racers and royals 8,737 Posted June 5, 2014 Stream here http://www.frombar.com/20140605/vv53900c55089099.12647458-833141.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve0 5,517 Posted June 5, 2014 I was under the understanding that Swindon had first call on Nick Morris, not Somerset ??? Not for a rearranged fixture - even though Thursdays are Swindon's normal race night Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
