A ORLOV 8,628 Posted November 13, 2015 (edited) Isnt that against the rules? Dont know of one myself, but didn't a rider complain about it this year or the year before regarding SWC? Not sure but if it refers to a meeting as Denmark used to rent out Kings Lynn for a week no doubt GB could rent the stadium and have a "practice" if not allowed to have a meeting. Edited November 13, 2015 by A ORLOV 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DutchGrasstrack 804 Posted November 13, 2015 Or when do Team GB ride the track if they are seeded to the final? Practice for the teams on the race-day is nothing new. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iris123 20,997 Posted November 13, 2015 Practice for the teams on the race-day is nothing new. Exactly.But they don't normally have a meeting the evening before on the track.And that is all with the weather being perfect....... Not sure but if it refers to a meeting as Denmark used to rent out Kings Lynn for a week no doubt GB could rent the stadium and have a "practice" if not allowed to have a meeting. Denmark used to rent King's Lynn at the start of the season,not a week or so before the SWC,i think. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
screm 8,057 Posted November 13, 2015 Thought it was always better to have the race off on a Thursday, at least it gives a spare day in case of a rain off, if that happens in Manchester there`s a good chance that will move the Final to the Sunday, causing chaos to those fans booking hotels, but its Manchester so the chances of rain are very low. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hyderd 1,216 Posted November 13, 2015 Great news , anyone know of any good hotels near the stadium ? Fancy coming up from Suffolk for this one . Friday for the race off and Sat for the final Check out the Diamond Lodge, it's situated right opposite the Greyhound stadium about 150-200 mtrs from our new home. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ColinMills 1,728 Posted November 13, 2015 without sounding like a killjoy..if it rains on Thursday, you had a blanket on Friday. this way you must rely more on good weather.do the new stadium have track covers at all? to book 2 days holiday is a "slight" gamble, whereas Cardiff a very safe case for a days holiday Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aces51 2,778 Posted November 13, 2015 Track covers and excellent drainage. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ghostwalker 1,859 Posted November 13, 2015 Isnt that against the rules? Dont know of one myself, but didn't a rider complain about it this year or the year before regarding SWC? According to the rules, no meeting is allowed on the track from 5 days before to 2 days after a scheduled SWC meeting. Nothing regarding unofficial practice as far as I can see. Track covers and excellent drainage. If it rains on Friday evening, the meeting will have to be moved anyway regardless of drainage and track covers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ColinMills 1,728 Posted November 13, 2015 surely the brits can meet up there for good solid practice sessions..hopefully the organisers on opening night invite the 5 English boys to that meeting as well...by the way, is rosco still manager after the bspa? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ouch 1,191 Posted November 14, 2015 Hancock complained about us practising at Saddlebow Road. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joseq7 363 Posted November 14, 2015 When do tickets go on sale? Bump Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OveFundinFan 4,143 Posted November 14, 2015 Check out the Diamond Lodge, it's situated right opposite the Greyhound stadium about 150-200 mtrs from our new home. If you go to the Diamond Lodge website, the quoted room prices look as if they suspended. You have to phone them for pricing....... just like Cardiff, prices go up when a big event is taking place. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
solrac 313 Posted November 14, 2015 Great news for British Speedway and us fans. Sure both meetings will be very well supported, am sure me and her indoors will be there. Btw, has line up for the Belle View opening meeting been anounced yet? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark 1,497 Posted November 14, 2015 Good idea for the fans to have two meetings in two days. Less hotel costs for those doing both meetings and riders don't have to hang around doing nothing.. The old format gives a day grace in case of rain but it can rain any day in Manchester. Lottery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tocha 308 Posted November 14, 2015 Also, check out park and ride options. It may work out cheaper to book accommodation further away then drive/bus in. Someone who lives in the area may be able to help with this. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
