Moranboys 411 Posted September 25, 2021 12 minutes ago, 1 valve said: 6 adults out too. the promotion needs to rethink its pricing model. Additional cost to run a NDL fixture as a double header would be recouped by £3.00 on the normal price. promoters clearly attempting to profiteer from regular supporters - very disappointing indeed. You should have the choice..to pay for the regular meeting or for both....not be forced to pay for two if you only want to watch the main event..was going,shan't be now... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrizHeathen 37 Posted September 25, 2021 There must be a way of allowing fans to choose what meeting (or both) they want to watch. A lot of fans leave after a couple of ndl races, which obvioulsy isn't great value for them. I remember Wolverhampton had a couple of double headers with the Dudley Heathens, many Cradley fans didn't want to watch Wolves, so the Wolverhampton promotion allowed them to pay in straight after the Wolves meeting, at the reduced price. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lbw 893 Posted September 25, 2021 (edited) Maybe the police shud be informed that daylight robbery is happening in Beaumont Leys later today! Send in Miss Marple! Edited September 25, 2021 by PirateShip Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
East End Fan 426 Posted September 25, 2021 4 hours ago, PirateShip said: Maybe the police shud be informed that daylight robbery is happening in Beaumont Leys later today! Send in Miss Marple! This defines what is wrong with our sport. A promoter sets up a double header meeting and charges the extra costs that MUST be involved and he is accused of being a "Robber". in daylight too. Wake up fans at Leicester. If you do not allow your promoter to earn a profit. you WILL lose your Speedway. Any business which continually loses money will always close down. We are extremely lucky in Speedway that quite a few of our promoters regularly prop up their clubs with personal money only to find severe criticism from the local fans if the team loses a match. This forum is full of such people. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,495 Posted September 25, 2021 2 minutes ago, East End Fan said: This defines what is wrong with our sport. A promoter sets up a double header meeting and charges the extra costs that MUST be involved and he is accused of being a "Robber". in daylight too. Wake up fans at Leicester. If you do not allow your promoter to earn a profit. you WILL lose your Speedway. Any business which continually loses money will always close down. We are extremely lucky in Speedway that quite a few of our promoters regularly prop up their clubs with personal money only to find severe criticism from the local fans if the team loses a match. This forum is full of such people. Double headers are not the way to get fans interested though.IMO 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lefty 1,277 Posted September 25, 2021 Does the time limit still apply on the Tesco car park? It could make double headers very expensive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iainb 5,213 Posted September 25, 2021 40 minutes ago, East End Fan said: This defines what is wrong with our sport. A promoter sets up a double header meeting and charges the extra costs that MUST be involved and he is accused of being a "Robber". in daylight too. Wake up fans at Leicester. If you do not allow your promoter to earn a profit. you WILL lose your Speedway. Any business which continually loses money will always close down. We are extremely lucky in Speedway that quite a few of our promoters regularly prop up their clubs with personal money only to find severe criticism from the local fans if the team loses a match. This forum is full of such people. If they can't afford to run a Cubs team they shouldn't run one. The senior match was originally cancelled due to a Football match being on the TV, then couldn't be re-arranged because their Captain was on TV! They've had all season to run the cubs match and numerous opportunities to run the senior match 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iainb 5,213 Posted September 25, 2021 26 minutes ago, Lefty said: Does the time limit still apply on the Tesco car park? It could make double headers very expensive. Yes it does Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ryehouseforever 48 Posted September 25, 2021 Wow! I can't believe what I'm reading here. There's 3 tracks almost gone recently and Leicester fans are moaning over a double header costing £26 tonight. Get out and support your team and promotion. You have an exciting championship and national League teams . Back it or lose it!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Happy Hunter 378 Posted September 25, 2021 Does anyone know what the size of the crowd is tonight compared to recent meetings? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elmo 274 Posted September 25, 2021 Far better than I was expecting. Maybe a 100 or so below average this season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arnieg 3,713 Posted September 25, 2021 7 minutes ago, Happy Hunter said: Does anyone know what the size of the crowd is tonight compared to recent meetings? I'd say about average, maybe slightly on the low side, but not significantly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Happy Hunter 378 Posted September 25, 2021 Thanks. That's interesting! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lbw 893 Posted September 25, 2021 2 minutes ago, arnieg said: I'd say about average, maybe slightly on the low side, but not significantly. I wasn't there but a mate of who was there said the same as u. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lbw 893 Posted September 25, 2021 (edited) Even if they had a lower price and didn't entice more to support this double header isn't necessarily the point. With bigger crowds expected for the play offs & possible cup final this was an ideal opportunity to reward the loyal fans by charging say £20 max for this low key double header. Edited September 25, 2021 by PirateShip Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
