gregory peck 308 Posted April 14, 2016 (edited) So did it rain,or is rain forecast? Find this one puzzling to say the least Edited April 14, 2016 by gregory peck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StevePark 2,783 Posted April 14, 2016 Meeting OFF according to Workington Facebook page. According to Bears Twitter feed "Unfortunately tonights meeting is postponed. After too much rain yesterday and working all day on the track there is too much moisture." And "Rider safety is paramount and sorry for late call. New date will be announced asap." So did it rain,or is rain forecast? Find this one puzzling See my edited post above. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boz 316 Posted April 14, 2016 Apologies if anybody travelled based on my posts. We have had no rain today, but as I mentioned a fair amount over the last few days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gregory peck 308 Posted April 14, 2016 Very late call 630 must have realised the track was unfit before then I got to scotch corner, but some comets fans had already arrived 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arson fire 4,785 Posted April 14, 2016 Just seen some pics of the track.... Disgrace. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
northyorksbear 610 Posted April 14, 2016 Just seen some pics of the track.... Disgrace. Disgrace in what way? The track in general, decision to call off, such a late call?? I haven't seen any pics, but it may look perfect, I understand Belle Vue did before the farce they had. It would have been a huge mistake to try and start knowing track wasn't right/safe - riders would soon complain and we would off after 2 or 3 heats! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
comet49 314 Posted April 14, 2016 Had no work been done on the track today? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jackofdiamonds 53 Posted April 14, 2016 Redcar has all week to prepare a track, at Newcastle we have one day and still manage to prepare an excellent racing strip. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drac 83 Posted April 14, 2016 Absolute disgrace, the club is becoming a laughing stock. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arson fire 4,785 Posted April 14, 2016 Disgrace in what way? The track in general, decision to call off, such a late call?? I haven't seen any pics, but it may look perfect, I understand Belle Vue did before the farce they had. It would have been a huge mistake to try and start knowing track wasn't right/safe - riders would soon complain and we would off after 2 or 3 heats! the track, 2/3 foot deep of sh!te, if theyve worked all day on that id hate to see them have to do it quickly 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StevePark 2,783 Posted April 14, 2016 Had no work been done on the track today? Meeting OFF according to Workington Facebook page. According to Bears Twitter feed "Unfortunately tonights meeting is postponed. After too much rain yesterday and working all day on the track there is too much moisture." And "Rider safety is paramount and sorry for late call. New date will be announced asap." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icicle 896 Posted April 14, 2016 No covers then?? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
northyorksbear 610 Posted April 14, 2016 the track, 2/3 foot deep of sh!te, if theyve worked all day on that id hate to see them have to do it quickly Thanks for that - nothing happens quickly at Redcar!!! No covers then?? There would be a £1 on admission to pay for them!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arson fire 4,785 Posted April 14, 2016 Had no work been done on the track today?look at my profile pic and judge for yourself.... Id so no lol. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Halifaxtiger 5,318 Posted April 14, 2016 Apologies if anybody travelled based on my posts. We have had no rain today, but as I mentioned a fair amount over the last few days. Not your fault at all, your posts were spot on and much appreciated. Disgrace in what way? The track in general, decision to call off, such a late call?? I haven't seen any pics, but it may look perfect, I understand Belle Vue did before the farce they had. It would have been a huge mistake to try and start knowing track wasn't right/safe - riders would soon complain and we would off after 2 or 3 heats! The late call off is definitely. According to the reports on here it hadn't rained all day, it hadn't rained an hour before the start, wasn't raining at start time and wasn't forecast to rain later. Calling it off that late when there must have been at least a major doubt about the track being ready several hours before hand simply isn't on and the reference to Belle Vue is not inappropriate. After all, they let everyone travel to the meeting when they knew that the track might not be ready. It cost me (and many others) a few quid in petrol money but the big losers will be Redcar Speedway. They will suffer a major financial loss calling it off that late and many of us will think twice about travelling in future. 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
