Racin Jason 72 1,283 Posted May 27, 2018 When was the last time there were no speedway meeting scheduled on a Saturday during the season ?? Obviously not including rain offs ive been attending for 30 years and I cannot remember this ever happening before. Saturday night was the main race day for many clubs. Kings Lynn Coventry Cradley Belle Vue in the top flight. And also many more that rode in the national league. I guess that’s the price of having a Grand Prix and England giving in to everybody else. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSC67 1,465 Posted May 27, 2018 Its a crazy situation to get into , Saturday night and no speedway is a complete waste to me , especially as we head in to the height of summer and the school holidays having loads of blank dates , fans will drift away and find something else . 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crump99 4,476 Posted May 27, 2018 I used to remember Friday night is speedway night in Peterborough, and here we are a week from the last meeting, what looks to be a fine B/H and the website ticker saying next meeting in 14 days likes that's something to enthuse supporters. I suppose it does for the dwindling bunch that now follow the apparent low quality sustainable level of the sport, but for the long term it'll do more harm than good. I realise that's not a Saturday issue but it's on the same theme, if somewhat local. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
00000 1,279 Posted May 27, 2018 I thought the same thing myself. A Saturday night and no speedway in the UK. And, it's a bank holiday weekend. British speedway needs to take a long hard look at itself and decide whether it wants to continue the slide or put a line in the sand and stand-up to Poland the rest. If it means doing it without some riders, so be it. Let them ride abroad. In the UK, we need riders committed to riding in our leagues and on the days of the week when its makes commercial sense to run meetings. 7 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waytogo28 2,054 Posted May 27, 2018 So many Promoters, Team Managers and other staff prefer to be at the GP, wherever it may be. Riders too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tsunami 10,219 Posted May 27, 2018 1 hour ago, waytogo28 said: So many Promoters, Team Managers and other staff prefer to be at the GP, wherever it may be. Riders too. and many fans. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevehone 3,429 Posted May 27, 2018 wonder how many current PL teams will consider moving into the CL just to be able to run on a more favourable race night Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The White Knight 9,039 Posted May 27, 2018 As I have stated previously - this situation has arisen directly because of the GPs. I may watch them - but they have sounded the death knell for British Speedway. Many won't agree, but I believe that the damage done to British Speedway could be irreparable in the long term. I sincerely hope that I am wrong. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MattK 3,447 Posted May 27, 2018 Isn't it more to do with the Bank Holiday, GP and Champions League final all falling on the same weekend? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel Smith 5,665 Posted May 27, 2018 5 hours ago, Tsunami said: and many fans. British fans at a none Cardiff GP is very few. Maybe not even a 100. Rider's and promoters in recent history are following the circus around Europe more and more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The White Knight 9,039 Posted May 27, 2018 1 hour ago, MattK said: Isn't it more to do with the Bank Holiday, GP and Champions League final all falling on the same weekend? I'm afraid I don't believe that. It might not help, but I doubt if anyone can argue that the GP System has helped British Speedway, or has not contributed to it's downfall. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iris123 20,990 Posted May 27, 2018 1 hour ago, MattK said: Isn't it more to do with the Bank Holiday, GP and Champions League final all falling on the same weekend? That would be a sensible answer.....so it can't be right,on here anyway Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hawk127 1,359 Posted May 27, 2018 8 hours ago, waytogo28 said: So many Promoters, Team Managers and other staff prefer to be at the GP, wherever it may be. Riders too. The answer to that is don’t expect the fans to flock back in droves when the promoters and riders decide to put on a meeting that suits a few. It is sad but as many will recall, Fridays and Saturdays and I guess Sunday were speedway days when fans would turn out in reasonable numbers irrespective of the forecast etc. They knew barring injury the regular 1 to 7 would turn out. Now if you are lucky it is fortnightly, team select is the name of the game in many cases and gate and go merchants with no real bike control, no team riding and poor entertainment from a racing perspective. For many riders it is, a case of p... off as soon as the last race is over. Years back riders would meet/talk to the paying punters and mutual respect existed. Today nothing. It really has reached an all time low and as I have said before, time to think of number 1 and start rebuilding speedway with riders who commit to weekly racing in the U.K. and racing on nights when the fans want to attend not when the riders and promoters expect the fans to turn up. None are bold enough but if each club took a straw poll of when fans would more frequently attend, it would interesting to see the result. For now and as long as the sport in the U.K. continues as is the days are numbered for many clubs. Don’t blame other nations blame the U.K. authorities for not standing up to others. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,367 Posted May 27, 2018 Good post,don't expect anything to change though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevehone 3,429 Posted May 27, 2018 3 hours ago, Daniel Smith said: British fans at a none Cardiff GP is very few. Maybe not even a 100. definitely wrong there if the last 2 Warsaw GP's i've been to is anything to go by Share this post Link to post Share on other sites