mickthemuppet 976 Posted October 1, 2017 That was my estimate Cookie. The main back straight stand has 3500 seats and looked 3 quarter full. The home straight stand and to bend 1 was full. Bend 1 and 2 terracing and vack straight below main stand upto bend 3 was 10+ deep all round. Thats about 200 metres. So over 2000 in main stand 500 home stand and towards bend 1 2000 on main terracing Thats how I estimated it. What a good place to hold an English Grand Prix 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GS550 449 Posted October 1, 2017 I am unable to stand for meetings and all I could see around me (apart from in front of me) was lots and lots of legs and bums! There are a lot of bums in speedway, I should know I'm one of them 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baldyman 6,243 Posted October 1, 2017 Nothing will happen with the pa speakers on the back straight, as not owned by the speedway, and I've heard if you mention it to louis then he gets the arse. So Kevin Long was there last night?? Why wasn't he on the microphone?? Best presenter by far and I doubt he didn't offer his services. Would love Kevin to come on here and tell me why?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GS550 449 Posted October 1, 2017 English Grand Prix Didn't know such an event existed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baldyman 6,243 Posted October 1, 2017 Could soon start one? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GS550 449 Posted October 1, 2017 Could soon start one? No need when there's a British one Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baldyman 6,243 Posted October 1, 2017 (edited) But other countries have more than one, why not here? What also the point of having a national stadium that isn't used for more bigger events Edited October 1, 2017 by baldyman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gavan 5,050 Posted October 1, 2017 Nothing will happen with the pa speakers on the back straight, as not owned by the speedway, and I've heard if you mention it to louis then he gets the arse. So Kevin Long was there last night?? Why wasn't he on the microphone?? Best presenter by far and I doubt he didn't offer his services. Would love Kevin to come on here and tell me why?? Kevin owns or is manager of a pub now. Very much doubt we will hear him in the mic at Foxhall much anymore Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baldyman 6,243 Posted October 1, 2017 But he was there last night? There was also a rumour he offered his services..from my point of view I would find that very disrespectful to Kevin if they used someone else. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GS550 449 Posted October 1, 2017 But other countries have more than one, why not here? What also the point of having a national stadium that isn't used for more bigger events You forget that England is only one of four countries that make up the UK. So why not give Wales one, Scotland one, etc. Agree about the national stadium and should be used for big events. As far as the GP's are concerned can't see any need for other than the current Cardiff arrangement within the UK. As you'll be aware, there's political/financial clout reasons why certain other countries have more than one grand prix. But he was there last night? There was also a rumour he offered his services..from my point of view I would find that very disrespectful to Kevin if they used someone else. Assume accidental that you "liked" your own post! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baldyman 6,243 Posted October 1, 2017 (edited) Well I think we should have one more, maybe like you say, Scotland. Yes accidental, apparently I do it a lot, it's just where my thumbs scrolls on screen, sorry my bad Edited October 1, 2017 by baldyman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GS550 449 Posted October 1, 2017 Well I think we should have one more, maybe like you say, Scotland. Tbh the venue just aint there as far as capacity is concerned in the case of Ashfield in the West, and from all aspects in the East in the case of "the dump!". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baldyman 6,243 Posted October 1, 2017 (edited) Temp track at say a rugby stadium?? Can't think of what it's called. Edited October 1, 2017 by baldyman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GS550 449 Posted October 1, 2017 (edited) Temp track at say a rugby stadium?? Can't think of what it's called. Murrayfield? No, you're right, think probably better with the national stadium in Manchester! Edited October 1, 2017 by justere2cgoodspeedway Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baldyman 6,243 Posted October 1, 2017 That's the one 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
