Bagpuss 10,781 Posted October 25, 2019 Fingers crossed the track issues are sorted, that they stay sorted and Plymouth thrive in the Championship next year. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sings4Speedway 3,247 Posted October 25, 2019 1 hour ago, lewy said: Good night's racing,riders full of praise for the track particularly Richard Lawson who said it was better than the last time he came down to plymouth 4or 5 yrs ago hopefully championship next season and that standard of racing every week. Nights racing? 8 heats and a final plus a failed 2nd half i hope that it was reduced entry as that is hardly value for money. Hopefully the top end talent on show will be enough to draw the crowds next season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Falcons50 12 Posted October 25, 2019 1 hour ago, Bagpuss said: Fingers crossed the track issues are sorted, that they stay sorted and Plymouth thrive in the Championship next year. No track issues from last night Richard Lawsons comment after his winning ride. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lewy 2,326 Posted October 25, 2019 The meeting was definitely value for money imo 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sings4Speedway 3,247 Posted October 25, 2019 10 minutes ago, lewy said: The meeting was definitely value for money imo Out of interest was it NL price or CL? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lewy 2,326 Posted October 25, 2019 It was nl price that's why it was good value some 125cc races aswell and fireworks to finish. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pitgate52 22 Posted October 25, 2019 (edited) 9 hours ago, lewy said: Good night's racing,riders full of praise for the track particularly Richard Lawson who said it was better than the last time he came down to plymouth 4or 5 yrs ago hopefully championship next season and that standard of racing every week. I asked Richard about the track and how it was last night against the last time time he was down here and the reply was better. Edited October 25, 2019 by pitgate52 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CitizenTyler 20 Posted October 26, 2019 I’m posting this up again as it got bumped back whilst it was waiting to be approved for moderation: Barker will ride for Plymouth next year if approved for the move up Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dickie Head 247 Posted November 15, 2019 Championship application rejected at BSPA AGM. No clear reason at this stage. Guess that means another season in the NL. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frenchie 6 Posted November 15, 2019 It appears that they had to withdraw their application due to increased costs and bonds needing to be paid immediately. They are looking to reapply in 12mths time. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gunner85 603 Posted November 15, 2019 Let us hope the NL can move forward next year with The real job of developing young British riders for the future 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DC2 11,150 Posted November 16, 2019 14 hours ago, Frenchie said: It appears that they had to withdraw their application due to increased costs and bonds needing to be paid immediately. They are looking to reapply in 12mths time. Has this slant on it come from Plymouth or the BSPA? Surely Plymouth knew the criteria before they applied? Did they know they couldn’t meet the conditions or did the BSPA impose new ones so they could favour Poole and Kent? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Halifaxtiger 5,318 Posted November 16, 2019 2 hours ago, DC2 said: Has this slant on it come from Plymouth or the BSPA? Surely Plymouth knew the criteria before they applied? Did they know they couldn’t meet the conditions or did the BSPA impose new ones so they could favour Poole and Kent? Goalposts moved it seems ; 'THE MANAGEMENT OF PLYMOUTH GLADIATORS SPEEDWAY ARE VERY DISAPPOINTED TO ANNOUNCE THAT THEIR APPLICATION TO JOIN THE CHAMPIONSHIP LEAGUE IN 2020 HAS PROVED UNSUCCESSFUL ON THIS OCCASION; BUT THE CLUB IS DETERMINED TO BUILD TOWARDS A FURTHER APPLICATION IN 12 MONTHS TIME.HAVING BEEN GRANTED PERMISSION TO PUT ITS CREDENTIALS TO THE SPORTS GENERAL COUNCIL AT THE AGM HELD IN COVENTRY THIS WEEK, THE REQUIREMENT OF NEW AND PREVIOUSLY UNFORESEEN CONDITIONS OF ENTRY; WHICH WOULD HAVE MEANT INCREASED FINANCIAL ASSURANCES AND BONDS HAVING TO BE PAID IMMEDIATELY, MEANT THAT THE PROMOTION HAD NO ALTERNATIVE BUT TO WITHDRAW THE APPLICATION ON THE GROUNDS OF THE MEDIUM AND LONG TERM FINANCIAL SECURITY OF THE CLUB.PLYMOUTH GLADIATORS WILL NOW FOCUS ON BUILDING A SUCCESSFUL TEAM FOR THE 2020 NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT LEAGUE, WHILST STRENGTHENING ITS COMMERCIAL AND BUSINESS MODEL AND INCREASING ITS BRAND, MEDIA AND MARKETING AWARENESS AND EXPLORING OTHER SPEEDWAY AND COMMUNITY RELATED AVENUES TO INCREASE IT'S SUPPORTER BASE AND TO FURTHER EVIDENCE AND DELIVER THE LONG TERM PROFITABILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY, IT HAS SHOWN IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS.THE CLUBS MANAGEMENT TEAM WILL FULLY UPDATE ALL SUPPORTERS ATTENDING THE FORTHCOMING END OF SEASON PRESENTATION EVENING ON SATURDAY 30TH NOVEMBER AT KINGS TAMERTON COMMUNITY HALL'. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
25yearfan 476 Posted November 16, 2019 The cynic in me suggests Plymouth were turned down to ensure the NL has enough teams in it to be viable? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites