bluejam 846 Posted November 16, 2021 24 minutes ago, PotteringAround said: So who else is involved in the Birmingham Speedway 2022 consortium? Were they at the meeting? Gary Drinkwater I believe is an ex-Coventry sponsor via his City Gearboxes company. David Rowe I presume is the journalist. I'm not familiar with Tracey Smith? Tracey Smith is a most loyal of supporters and has been for yearsA decent lady as part of a consortium 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gerbat1875 78 Posted November 16, 2021 (edited) Tracey and her family as loyal has they come, hopefully Brummies can get this over the line and have a bright and prosperous future. With it taking so long to sort out, which is quite understandable do we think Brummies may miss out in 2022 and restart the following season or are the BSPA wanting answers in regards to 2022 season Edited November 16, 2021 by Gerbat1875 addition Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lbw 869 Posted November 16, 2021 33 minutes ago, Deano said: Well the room was full, standing room only. Very promising, but no purchase has been agreed. Nigel seems a decent guy a speedway fan and businessman. The 1,000 break even is a challenge which is driven by the rent increase. There is a share option for fans of which I’m happy to chip in Why oh why do promoters always look at achieving the break even figure when they should always aim higher. This is why clubs lose money coz they reach a 'break even' figure but then don't look beyond that so the crowd then only goes one way. Cud u imagine goin into Dragons Den without declaring what profit you aim to make! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ghosty 500 Posted November 17, 2021 4 minutes ago, PirateShip said: Why oh why do promoters always look at achieving the break even figure when they should always aim higher. This is why clubs lose money coz they reach a 'break even' figure but then don't look beyond that so the crowd then only goes one way. Cud u imagine goin into Dragons Den without declaring what profit you aim to make! Good post, what happens when you have 3 rain-offs on the trot? running on a break even figure - $hite Happens! I could clearly see last season that UK Speedway needed to reinvent itself for 2022, so what has the BSP ltd. done? sweet F.A. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bluejam 846 Posted November 17, 2021 (edited) 23 minutes ago, PirateShip said: Why oh why do promoters always look at achieving the break even figure when they should always aim higher. This is why clubs lose money coz they reach a 'break even' figure but then don't look beyond that so the crowd then only goes one way. Cud u imagine goin into Dragons Den without declaring what profit you aim to make! The top and bottom PS is there just ain't enough folk through the gates Edited November 17, 2021 by bluejam 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Halifaxtiger 5,318 Posted November 17, 2021 5 hours ago, cityrebel said: Seems a big target. They could be losing money right from the off. Mason was certainly getting a lot less than 1,000 at the start of 2021 - 4-600 I was told. 4 hours ago, PirateShip said: Why oh why do promoters always look at achieving the break even figure when they should always aim higher. This is why clubs lose money coz they reach a 'break even' figure but then don't look beyond that so the crowd then only goes one way. Cud u imagine goin into Dragons Den without declaring what profit you aim to make! Because achieving a break even figure is aiming high. Every club sees a break even as a minimum achievement - which it reasonably has to be, although some can afford sustainable losses - and certainly does not view that as an end game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uk_martin 1,606 Posted November 17, 2021 6 hours ago, bluejam said: Tracey Smith is a most loyal of supporters and has been for yearsA decent lady as part of a consortium Not to mention being the "Tracey" that text's the updates to the Updates site. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lbw 869 Posted November 17, 2021 (edited) 7 hours ago, bluejam said: The top and bottom PS is there just ain't enough folk through the gates The BSPA & the other 'Promoters' need to do somet about it Mind u us fans can help, I always walk around town (Long Eaton) with my Pirates colours on & many folk stop and chat speedway, spread the word so to speak. A dear old lady grabbed me as I stepped off the bus the other day, thought I was in there! Edited November 17, 2021 by PirateShip 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deano 1,318 Posted November 17, 2021 8 hours ago, noaksey said: Has 1,000 ever been achieved at championship level at PB? Consistently not a one off I don't know the answer to that one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SSL84 541 Posted November 17, 2021 4 minutes ago, Deano said: I don't know the answer to that one. They did when Tony mole had it think they was getting about 1200 that was the first few seasons. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deano 1,318 Posted November 17, 2021 (edited) 8 hours ago, PotteringAround said: So who else is involved in the Birmingham Speedway 2022 consortium? Were they at the meeting? Gary Drinkwater I believe is an ex-Coventry sponsor via his City Gearboxes company. David Rowe I presume is the journalist. I'm not familiar with Tracey Smith? Only Nigel, Tracey and Gary were mentioned, they said there was a fourth member but didn't declare a name. They are looking for five investors ideally. I had to leave after an hour, my youngest was getting a tad tired. There was plenty of talk about the rent increase, it seems with the chinese now enjoying greyhounds being beamed across the world, stadium owners no longer have to open up shop in order to make a money. So perhaps long term, stadium owners want 100% stadium availability for around the clock greyhounds, at a few select stadiums. Edited November 17, 2021 by Deano Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FromBendThree 145 Posted November 17, 2021 1,000 break even figure? That's a tall order. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lbw 869 Posted November 17, 2021 29 minutes ago, FromBendThree said: 1,000 break even figure? That's a tall order. So is a 7 foot waiter! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyPresley 102 Posted November 17, 2021 9 hours ago, Deano said: Well the room was full, standing room only. Very promising, but no purchase has been agreed. Nigel seems a decent guy a speedway fan and businessman. The 1,000 break even is a challenge which is driven by the rent increase. There is a share option for fans of which I’m happy to chip in 1000 break even figure! Wow. That will be some achievement if they manage that. Good luck to them, hopefully an agreement to buy the club is reached soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GiveusaB 1,145 Posted November 17, 2021 I can't see B'ham hitting 1000 spectators alone....but if we joined forces with Cradley/Coventry as a unified set-up, then may be that would be the way forward? Just a thought!? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
