secsy1 213 Posted October 29, 2021 For next years Benfund meeting, possibly a radical change to the previous 16 rider individual format could be introduced or even a one off special event. Several injured riders teams are now defunct, but still have supporters who do attend different tracks to get their fix and roaming supporters visiting tracks infrequently. Potentially a best pairs format with riders representing defunct tracks to attract a few more and a few more marketing avenues to swell the coffers. Teams like: Workington, Coventry, Hull, Exeter, Swindon, Halifax, Cradley, Hackney, Wimbledon to mention a few. With Team, Race Jacket and Manager sponsorship being available, hopefully this would be an attractive proposition not to mention the riders from previous being in attendance. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sings4Speedway 3,247 Posted October 29, 2021 37 minutes ago, secsy1 said: For next years Benfund meeting, possibly a radical change to the previous 16 rider individual format could be introduced or even a one off special event. Several injured riders teams are now defunct, but still have supporters who do attend different tracks to get their fix and roaming supporters visiting tracks infrequently. Potentially a best pairs format with riders representing defunct tracks to attract a few more and a few more marketing avenues to swell the coffers. Teams like: Workington, Coventry, Hull, Exeter, Swindon, Halifax, Cradley, Hackney, Wimbledon to mention a few. With Team, Race Jacket and Manager sponsorship being available, hopefully this would be an attractive proposition not to mention the riders from previous being in attendance. Great idea and do think it would be to the benefit of the Ben Fund but the mafias view on 'ghost' teams has been made quite clear. That said the standard protocol is to flip flop as and when it suits so almost certainly see Heathens, Hawks and Vikings doing battle soon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Technik 491 Posted October 29, 2021 4 hours ago, secsy1 said: For next years Benfund meeting, possibly a radical change to the previous 16 rider individual format could be introduced or even a one off special event. Several injured riders teams are now defunct, but still have supporters who do attend different tracks to get their fix and roaming supporters visiting tracks infrequently. Potentially a best pairs format with riders representing defunct tracks to attract a few more and a few more marketing avenues to swell the coffers. Teams like: Workington, Coventry, Hull, Exeter, Swindon, Halifax, Cradley, Hackney, Wimbledon to mention a few. With Team, Race Jacket and Manager sponsorship being available, hopefully this would be an attractive proposition not to mention the riders from previous being in attendance. I like the idea in theory. However would fans of now defunct clubs travel to support a rider that most likely has never represented their club. The Ben Fund meeting is very important & I wish some of the more established riders would step up rather than it be a couple of reasonable stars from PL/CL with the rest being NDL riders. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Noodles 1,337 Posted January 14, 2022 Nicholls, Ostergaard & Palin the first three names announced. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss 10,783 Posted March 23, 2022 (edited) Is there a line up for this anywhere? Edited March 23, 2022 by Bagpuss Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scoobydoo 2,254 Posted March 23, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, Bagpuss said: Is there a line up for this anywhere? On the British Speedway Official Website, https://britishspeedway.co.uk/miscellaneous/ben-fund-line-up-complete/ Edited March 23, 2022 by scoobydoo 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JM66 0 Posted March 25, 2022 Does anyone know if I can buy tickets online for this meeting as the website ticket page is blank? If not will it be cash only on the turnstiles or do they take card payments? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maneacat 473 Posted March 26, 2022 On 3/23/2022 at 9:12 AM, scoobydoo said: On the British Speedway Official Website, https://britishspeedway.co.uk/miscellaneous/ben-fund-line-up-complete/ I believe the line up has now changed somewhat - anybody else have up to date info? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Noodles 1,337 Posted March 26, 2022 11 hours ago, maneacat said: I believe the line up has now changed somewhat - anybody else have up to date info? James Sarjeant for Thomas Jorgensen Steve Worrall for Kyle Howarth Rchard Lawson for Charles Wright Benjamin Basso for Anders Rowe 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ellioth4 67 Posted March 26, 2022 For anyone not going to the meeting updates will be available on: https://speedwayupdates.proboards.com/thread/20695/ben-fund-bonanza-peterborough-2pm 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spin king junior 394 Posted March 27, 2022 Does anyone know if you csn pay by card at Peterborough? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigcatdiary 3,165 Posted March 27, 2022 1 hour ago, spin king junior said: Does anyone know if you csn pay by card at Peterborough? Card and Cash I am told 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Noodles 1,337 Posted March 27, 2022 1 hour ago, bigcatdiary said: Card and Cash I am told I'm sure I read somewhere that they'd prefer card payment today. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iainb 5,020 Posted March 27, 2022 How much is admission does anybody know? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Noodles 1,337 Posted March 27, 2022 30 minutes ago, iainb said: How much is admission does anybody know? Adults £20 Concession £18 Kids 10-16 years £8 Kids under 10 years FREE Programme £4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites