Bagpuss 10,780 Posted March 31, 2017 Completely agree, but I don't see things changing. 15 heats would be VFM for me if most of them were exciting rather than the majority being processional. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*JJ 512 Posted March 31, 2017 I'd also question the attitude of young modern riders i get the feeling most wont travel for 3 heats at the end of a meeting. Theres a distinct lack of putting yourself out IMO Nonsense - riders go enormous distances, paying themselves: no expenses or sponsorship for amateurs. We will be going down to Plymouth for SDL matches this year. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SCB 0 Posted March 31, 2017 Why would any rider want to do a second half when they can ride in the NL the next night for Cradley and get £40 a point?! That's what killed the second half, not Poland! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve roberts 9,246 Posted March 31, 2017 Why would any rider want to do a second half when they can ride in the NL the next night for Cradley and get £40 a point?! That's what killed the second half, not Poland! Blimey! Is that what they're on? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Halifaxtiger 5,318 Posted March 31, 2017 ...and they should be considering their commitment to the people who pay their wages...the fans! I was a great fan of the second halves. 15 heats of racing does not represent good value for money in my opinion. On your first point, I have never been convinced that the needs and wishes of fans are put first and last every time and they most certainly should be. I agree with GB on the second, though. 7 or 8 heats of good racing out of 15 are value for money. The overall experience, however, can be damaged if the meeting is subject to unenforced delay. No matter how good it is, we will all have second thoughts about going if we are made to stand around in the freezing cold for an absolutely unnecessary interval. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
New Science 1,059 Posted March 31, 2017 Completely agree, but I don't see things changing. 15 heats would be VFM for me if most of them were exciting rather than the majority being processional. Apparently there were some who couldn't stomach all 15 heats of a free event at Sheffield last night. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve roberts 9,246 Posted March 31, 2017 (edited) On your first point, I have never been convinced that the needs and wishes of fans are put first and last every time and they most certainly should be. I agree with GB on the second, though. 7 or 8 heats of good racing out of 15 are value for money. The overall experience, however, can be damaged if the meeting is subject to unenforced delay. No matter how good it is, we will all have second thoughts about going if we are made to stand around in the freezing cold for an absolutely unnecessary interval. I would agree if you one can be guaranteed 7 or 8 heats of good racing! From personal experience following the sport for over thirty years that was often lacking...and depended on any particular track on whether it encouraged good racing or not. During my days of following the sport the second half often proved more entertaining sometimes than the main match (I was fortunate in following Oxford when we had the kids of Eastbourne & Peterborough riding in the second half) Edited March 31, 2017 by steve roberts 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SCB 0 Posted March 31, 2017 Blimey! Is that what they're on?Its a figure I heard some top NL boys were on a few seasons ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Halifaxtiger 5,318 Posted March 31, 2017 One or two could learn a lesson from Edinburgh. 22 heats tonight in just over 2 hours. Some decent racing - especially the final - and although the presentation is a bit bland, at least they know their stuff. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
packerman 160 Posted April 4, 2017 The start was delayed but while Lambert was on parade we were treated to an RAF Marham flyby with 6 Tornado GR4's flanking the A330 Voyager (Air to Air Refueller). All part of the show I'd say That much of cost a small fortune to arrange for the flyby 😀 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ytsejam 312 Posted April 4, 2017 Belle Vue are very quick with meetings, 90mins tops with one Colts match last year being run in under an hour. Buster does seem to take an age with meetings but after the U21 farce I thought he'd do everything to prevent this and keep the fans happy. Guess not. Great shame. He's more concerned about keeping people hanging about when nothing is happening in the hope that they will then spend more in the bars/snack kiosks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
martinmauger 584 Posted April 5, 2017 (edited) Been to a few 'multi-hour' meets, not due to many race related delays like crashes but everyone just taking their sweet time, most often afternoon World Champs Qualy meets which literally did go on forever. Been to Scunny when they rattled through 70-odd amateur races in 4 hours.... Edited April 5, 2017 by Martin Mauger Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A ORLOV 8,628 Posted April 15, 2017 (edited) How a meeting should be run. Rye House tonight started at 7 and finished approx 8.40, 1 hour 40 mins for 15 heats, well done. Edit Leicester meeting tonight 7.30 - 9.30 2 hours Edited April 15, 2017 by A ORLOV 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gemini 4,894 Posted April 15, 2017 Leicester meeting tonight 7.30 - 9.30 2 hours. That's not bad at all as no match should take longer than 2 hours, barring any delays due to accidents. I noticed that the Leicester meeting ran at a steady speed and there was only a 10 minute interval thank goodness as it was bitterly cold. Thanks to Margaret Vardy and all concerned. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trees 2,814 Posted April 16, 2017 How a meeting should be run. Rye House tonight started at 7 and finished approx 8.40, 1 hour 40 mins for 15 heats, well done. Edit Leicester meeting tonight 7.30 - 9.30 2 hours And about 5/10 minute interval, no time to buy a cuppa and have a chat .... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
