thecoombdog 2,367 Posted April 5, 2019 1 hour ago, A ORLOV said: Practice planned for wed, it has been mentioned that this is not open to the public, which is a blow as I was planning to watch the new riders practice and see how the whole team take to the shorter but wider track. They won't want the public seeing the track rutting up because it has had no chance to settle. We will get to pay £18 for that honour the following night so stay patient! 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OveFundinFan 4,145 Posted April 5, 2019 Back in 1977 went to Bristol to see the return of speedway - first night it was, well afternoon I think. It was a shambles and vowed never again to go to the opening night of a new track (which is what Swindon is this year). Never been to one and not going to. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mafiarule 12 Posted April 5, 2019 34 minutes ago, OveFundinFan said: Back in 1977 went to Bristol to see the return of speedway - first night it was, well afternoon I think. It was a shambles and vowed never again to go to the opening night of a new track (which is what Swindon is this year). Never been to one and not going to. I will let the track settle first. In mean time I'll view the feedback. .So when is press day. Could have held it ages ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sings4Speedway 3,248 Posted April 5, 2019 If practice and/or the first meeting on the 11th goes wrong for Swindon the knock on effect could be catastrophic. The following two meetings are held on the Thurs & Monday of Easter weekend so big crowds must be predicted and if it all goes pear shaped that is a lot of unhappy customers to deal with. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
orion 7,618 Posted April 5, 2019 Poor planning and a massive risk running the meeting so soon after the work Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv 10,706 Posted April 5, 2019 8 hours ago, A ORLOV said: Practice planned for wed, it has been mentioned that this is not open to the public, which is a blow as I was planning to watch the new riders practice and see how the whole team take to the shorter but wider track. Cant you just pop round to No17 for a cup of tea - bound to be a great view from there 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A ORLOV 8,628 Posted April 5, 2019 18 minutes ago, dontforgetthefueltapsbruv said: Cant you just pop round to No17 for a cup of tea - bound to be a great view from there They have not got a balcony or window overlooking the track, they slipped up there Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv 10,706 Posted April 5, 2019 20 minutes ago, A ORLOV said: They have not got a balcony or window overlooking the track, they slipped up there Shame - probably a bit chilly to perch on the roof...... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BangerBoy 47 Posted April 7, 2019 On 4/5/2019 at 8:37 PM, A ORLOV said: They have not got a balcony or window overlooking the track, they slipped up there I say that's a result Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tsunami 10,219 Posted April 7, 2019 1 hour ago, BangerBoy said: I say that's a result Get someone to pass a programme over the fence, and the jobs a goodin. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gresham78 215 Posted April 8, 2019 Do we get a set of binoculars to view the new track? With a smaller circuit spectators will be even further away from it than they are now... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grachan 7,364 Posted April 8, 2019 32 minutes ago, Gresham78 said: Do we get a set of binoculars to view the new track? With a smaller circuit spectators will be even further away from it than they are now... Only on bends 1 & 2. I would imagine that won't be a great place to watch, but there's loads of other options. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grachan 7,364 Posted April 8, 2019 On 4/5/2019 at 8:37 PM, A ORLOV said: They have not got a balcony or window overlooking the track, they slipped up there It's interesting to see the difference between these house and the properties being built right next to Newbury racecourse. The fact that they overlook the course is seen as a selling point, and those that have a direct view of the course are actually more expensive. On race days people are out on their balconies watching. There's not the merest hint of houses being built there being any kind of threat to the racing. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iris123 21,028 Posted April 8, 2019 14 minutes ago, Grachan said: It's interesting to see the difference between these house and the properties being built right next to Newbury racecourse. The fact that they overlook the course is seen as a selling point, and those that have a direct view of the course are actually more expensive. On race days people are out on their balconies watching. There's not the merest hint of houses being built there being any kind of threat to the racing. Partly an image problem. It is the same with all the houses near Wimbledon tennis. They can make good money by renting them out for the Wimbledon fortnight or let people park on their property for good money every day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
auntie doris 2,345 Posted April 8, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, Grachan said: It's interesting to see the difference between these house and the properties being built right next to Newbury racecourse. The fact that they overlook the course is seen as a selling point, and those that have a direct view of the course are actually more expensive. On race days people are out on their balconies watching. There's not the merest hint of houses being built there being any kind of threat to the racing. Go to Newbury Races at least once a year, lovely views of course and surrounding countryside, unlike looking out at the scrapyard Stade De Lite up on Blunsdon Hill. One person i spoke to thought it would be full of hells angels and greabos, then i explained hardly any fans ride bikes! Edited April 8, 2019 by auntie doris Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
