Halifaxtiger 5,318 Posted January 26, 2017 Well. They were in the hands of a very incapable promotion . . . . . But in all seriousness though it could work if it was done right. An ambitious promoter with a good backer. It's certainly better than nl level. Just because it didn't work under a previous promotion doesn't mean the idea should be buried forever. It's a weaker league now and there is potentially a team without a track to ride. If its at Birmingham it won't impact the liecester project. Someone like Tony Mole, for instance ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robert72 845 Posted January 26, 2017 You'll be there then. Says an ex promoter who is part of the reason the sport is all but finished. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Danny Connor 351 Posted January 26, 2017 He wants out after this season and had no intention to run in a professional league. If stocks are definitely running then that's a good sign surely Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Halifaxtiger 5,318 Posted January 26, 2017 He wants out after this season and had no intention to run in a professional league. My point is that if someone of the financial means, track record for success at speedway tracks and passion for the sport like Tony Mole won't take the club up it says a great deal about why they are in the NL. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tsunami 10,219 Posted January 26, 2017 Says an ex promoter who is part of the reason the sport is all but finished. Yes, my efforts pale into zero significance, given what you achieved and put into your riding. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Halifaxtiger 5,318 Posted January 26, 2017 Says an ex promoter who is part of the reason the sport is all but finished. And yet if Coventry run in 2017 there will be more stand alone tracks in operation than there were in 1987, and even if they don't there will be the same number. Lower leagues, maybe, but there will be. Sort of flies in the face of an argument that the sport is 'all but finished', doesn't it ? As to being an ex-promoter, you mean that he is one of the very few people on this forum who put his money where his mouth is and ran a speedway track (including a PL championship winning team). An ex promoter who now runs a free training school, funded entirely out of his own pocket. Who sponsors riders year in, year out. Do we need more people like Tsunami involved, or less ? 11 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Col 854 Posted January 27, 2017 Disclaimer, I don't read much of what is posted if this has been suggested and dismissed before, so be it.... If the worst happens and Brandon is unavailable for the Bee's surely Perry Barr is a better alternative than Leicester. The journey distance/time is fairly similar and the Birmingham Speedway Fans have had no top level racing for several years? It makes a much easier drive for those fans coming from local rivals in Wolves & Belle Vue. I guess those meetings are the bumper crowds? I don't know of Perry Barr's availability. Just putting that out there. Hope you have Speedway at Brandon next year. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebrum 6,821 Posted January 27, 2017 Yes, my efforts pale into zero significance, given what you achieved and put into your riding. Yes, my efforts pale into zero significance, given what you achieved and put into your riding. Disclaimer, I don't read much of what is posted if this has been suggested and dismissed before, so be it.... If the worst happens and Brandon is unavailable for the Bee's surely Perry Barr is a better alternative than Leicester. The journey distance/time is fairly similar and the Birmingham Speedway Fans have had no top level racing for several years? It makes a much easier drive for those fans coming from local rivals in Wolves & Belle Vue. I guess those meetings are the bumper crowds? I don't know of Perry Barr's availability. Just putting that out there. Hope you have Speedway at Brandon next year. Birmingham have some of cradley's meetings as well so isn't an option. Surprised you weren't aware of that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Col 854 Posted January 27, 2017 Birmingham have some of cradley's meetings as well so isn't an option. Surprised you weren't aware of that. Nope, don't have any interest in watching Wobblers, I was brought up on Bruce, Erik & Jan O. Bit of a come down #speedwaysnob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shale Searcher 1,264 Posted January 27, 2017 BriSCA F1 Fixtures 2017 Track: Brandon Stadium Coventry Day Date Time Track Sat 01/04/2017 6.30pm Coventry Sat 06/05/2017 6.30pm Coventry Sat 03/06/2017 6.30pm Coventry British Sat 01/07/2017 6.30pm Coventry Sat 05/08/2017 7.00pm Coventry Sat 02/09/2017 6.30pm Coventry Sat 07/10/2017 6.30pm Coventry NPC R5 Sat 04/11/2017 6.30pm Coventry I see the first meeting is planned for Fools Day Are these actual meetings, or TBC dates? If they are official dates, then it seems obvious that whoever has control of the venue, just wanted Speedway out.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
New era Panthers 2,055 Posted January 27, 2017 Nope, don't have any interest in watching Wobblers, I was brought up on Bruce, Erik & Jan O. Bit of a come down #speedwaysnob I don't suppose it ever occurred to you that they were also (wobblers)at one stage in there careers . I scanned your profile and over 8 thousand posts you are listed as having only 136 as excellent says all I need to know. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
semion 2,192 Posted January 27, 2017 Key will be when Leicester start signing riders or not as the case may be. If Cov run have The Lions got 7 riders waiting in the wings ready to rock n roll ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Woz01 3,589 Posted January 27, 2017 He wants out after this season and had no intention to run in a professional league. If stocks are definitely running then that's a good sign surely Stox are not definitely running. The fixtures can be moved to other venues. The Stox promotion own the dates, the can race them at any track. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Whisperer 276 Posted January 27, 2017 Disclaimer, I don't read much of what is posted if this has been suggested and dismissed before, so be it.... If the worst happens and Brandon is unavailable for the Bee's surely Perry Barr is a better alternative than Leicester. The journey distance/time is fairly similar and the Birmingham Speedway Fans have had no top level racing for several years? It makes a much easier drive for those fans coming from local rivals in Wolves & Belle Vue. I guess those meetings are the bumper crowds? I don't know of Perry Barr's availability. Just putting that out there. Hope you have Speedway at Brandon next year. Please don't believe for even a second that the GRA will deal with anyone other than Tony Mole after the last "sub tennant" defaulted on the rent and subsequent new owners of Birmingham Speedway behaved similarly. As far as Speedway racing is concerned at Birmingham the GRA are twice bitten and have turned to the Mole to do the honourable thing, which he has and covered off other parties debts. Negotiations to put new owners into Birmingham following Tony's retirement will be very delicate and I guess may need a substantial bond in the GRA's favour or indeed Tony's personal guarantee again (ouch!). 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Snackette 190 Posted January 27, 2017 (edited) And what do you suggest in the currant climate.. ? Hmm. Speedway has made its bed and all that. You have to remermber, i see regulars every week, and many adults can no longer afford go every week due to the costs. Kids are the future, but if Adults can no longer go on as regular basis, what chance do the kids have... I'l tell you, none. And we get the biggest crowds in the premiership by a mile. Current climate? In the current climate, Wasps turned up 18 months ago, and from nil, now get an average crowd of over 17,000. This has been achieved by supplying the right product, in the right environment, with the right promotion. Even Coventry City who are not dissimilar from speedway (in general), and can be regarded as a complete "basket case" still manage to get people through the door. Yet despite this over 9,000 fans, turn up each home game, be it out of a sense of loyalty / love of their team. It is clear that the good people of Coventry do not feel (certainly in terms of numbers) the same towards the Bees. Edited January 27, 2017 by Mr Snackette 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
