waiheke1 4,295 Posted October 9, 2022 22 hours ago, mikebv said: Bradford was for me, similar to Coventry... Two tracks with a shape that should have lent itself to great racing, but, for some reason, you often came away from both extremely underwhelmed... Yet, on the odd occasion, you got to see some cracking racing at both... Just, not enough times... 85 overseas final and 90 World Final both had cracking racing, and 85 World Final wasn't too bad either. But for league meetings, I preferred my visits to the Shay, and neither produced racing on a consistent basis to rival Hyde rd 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waiheke1 4,295 Posted October 9, 2022 On 10/2/2022 at 4:57 PM, steve roberts said: What I've seen on DVD (only went to Bradford once) it struck me that although the track was very wide and heavily banked much of it offered no advantage after the first two bends from the start? I'm happy to be corrected by those with a better knowledge of attending meetings at Odsal. Wide yes, banked yes, though nowhere near as steep as the Shay. Gundersen certainly made good use of the full width in 85! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve roberts 9,246 Posted October 9, 2022 5 hours ago, waiheke1 said: Wide yes, banked yes, though nowhere near as steep as the Shay. Gundersen certainly made good use of the full width in 85! ...with little help from one of the Yanks which puzzled Sam Ermolenko in his autobiography! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speed29 19 Posted October 22, 2022 Who remembers Boston Barracudas???. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
25yearfan 476 Posted October 23, 2022 Yes us oldies all remember Boston Barracudas! - A great vibrant Sunday evening out especially in the first 5-6 years after New Hammond Beck Road opened in 1970! But why put it on this Odsal thread?! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Derrickn 56 Posted October 23, 2022 There is a video on You Tube from the latest stock car meeting at Odsal in October.The crowd is very sparse,to the point that I don't see how it can pay its way.Could be trouble ahead for Odsal yet again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FAST GATER 853 Posted October 25, 2022 On 10/23/2022 at 8:14 PM, Derrickn said: Could be trouble ahead for Odsal yet again. I think all forms of entertainment /hospitality are in for a rough time with the "belt tightening " people are going to have to exercise over the next year or so ! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris116 756 Posted October 25, 2022 On 10/23/2022 at 8:14 PM, Derrickn said: There is a video on You Tube from the latest stock car meeting at Odsal in October.The crowd is very sparse,to the point that I don't see how it can pay its way.Could be trouble ahead for Odsal yet again. The video was taken from the area where most of the crowd would be behind the person taking the video. The crowd that can be seen is probably around 20% of those present but I agree small crowds are a worry. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Derrickn 56 Posted October 25, 2022 2 hours ago, Chris116 said: The video was taken from the area where most of the crowd would be behind the person taking the video. The crowd that can be seen is probably around 20% of those present but I agree small crowds are a worry. There are several videos of the meeting,taken from different points.There is practically no one on the big banking,and those in the stand are all to the back few rows.Sadly,Odsal is far too big for the crowds that attend,and that includes the rugby.It must be almost impossible to maintain an old venue of that size,and you have to fear for its future. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*JJ 512 Posted October 26, 2022 But don't stock car drivers pay to enter? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris116 756 Posted October 26, 2022 2 hours ago, *JJ said: But don't stock car drivers pay to enter? Some formulas do pay to enter but the BriSCA Formula One drivers are paid start money and prize money although at best the most successful driver in a meeting will be lucky to break even. The video shown above is of the BriSCA Formula One's. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fireblade2022 13 Posted November 19, 2022 I used to work for Mike Bennett at Bradford filming. Saw some cracking racing! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray Stadia 1,071 Posted February 21, 2023 On the 12th November, 2023, Bradford has an event listed as 'Grasstrack Demonstration'. Would this be Grasstrack as we understand it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris116 756 Posted February 21, 2023 (edited) I think the 'grasstrack demonstration' almost certain to be NASA style car racing. EDIT:- NASA - National Auto Sport Association Edited February 21, 2023 by Chris116 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadster 221 Posted January 6 Read on-line today that the stock cars are going back to racing on tarmac at Odsal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
