gazzac Posted October 31, 2021 Report Share Posted October 31, 2021 4 minutes ago, Skidder1 said: Of course, Oxford will also be looking for an air fence, a team and maybe even a promoter?? I know I've just done it, but suppose we shouldn't pick the bones until we know for sure, still don't want to lose another club, especially a local derby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HGould Posted October 31, 2021 Report Share Posted October 31, 2021 Len would be an asset to any Club but be great for South and London if he could revive Eastbourne. His track preparation skills would come in handy too, as it was awful at Arlington on my first 2 visits in 2021, but better for the Scunthorpe match when Gerald Richter took over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catalan Posted October 31, 2021 Report Share Posted October 31, 2021 5 hours ago, Skidder1 said: I don't think you'll be the only club looking to replace their air fence?! A number of them bought around the same time are now coming to the end of their natural (10 year?) life. However if today's rumours are true then Kent should have one going on the cheap! Including Pooles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Shovlar Posted October 31, 2021 Report Share Posted October 31, 2021 Surely if Kent are closing move the show to Eastbourne and open next season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skidder1 Posted November 1, 2021 Report Share Posted November 1, 2021 18 hours ago, sugarray said: Including Pooles Absolutely! Thats why I posted the comment!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimsboy Posted November 3, 2021 Report Share Posted November 3, 2021 (edited) Friend rang me last night said he heard Kent Kings promotion was coming to Eastbourne to run in 2022? Not sure how true or if its more of a rumour thats circulating but i would have thought the BSPL would be looking to encourage clubs/tracks like Eastbourne back to tapes in March with so much uncertainty at other places Only thing i can see stopping any speedway is the on going situation with Ian Jordan and his outstanding bills which maybe would be the blocker. Edited November 3, 2021 by Jimsboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSpeed Posted November 3, 2021 Report Share Posted November 3, 2021 34 minutes ago, Jimsboy said: Friend rang me last night said he heard Kent Kings promotion was coming to Eastbourne to run in 2022? Seems unlikely to me...surely Len wouldn't have donated the Kent airfence to Iwade if he was planning on coming to Eastbourne, given that the airfence at Arlington needs replacing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimsboy Posted November 3, 2021 Report Share Posted November 3, 2021 17 minutes ago, SuperSpeed said: Seems unlikely to me...surely Len wouldn't have donated the Kent airfence to Iwade if he was planning on coming to Eastbourne, given that the airfence at Arlington needs replacing? True. Bound to be lots rumours flying around for a few weeks. Still maybe something can be sorted out for Eastbourne 2022. Bspl are surely going need more tracks? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityrebel Posted November 3, 2021 Report Share Posted November 3, 2021 22 minutes ago, Jimsboy said: True. Bound to be lots rumours flying around for a few weeks. Still maybe something can be sorted out for Eastbourne 2022. Bspl are surely going need more tracks? Personally, i think 2023 is too long to wait. Speedway needs a track in the South East and Eastbourne could fill that space. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruckerroo Posted November 3, 2021 Report Share Posted November 3, 2021 37 minutes ago, cityrebel said: Personally, i think 2023 is too long to wait. Speedway needs a track in the South East and Eastbourne could fill that space. i agree, the fan base will dwindle to nothing for both sides Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimsboy Posted November 3, 2021 Report Share Posted November 3, 2021 1 hour ago, cityrebel said: Personally, i think 2023 is too long to wait. Speedway needs a track in the South East and Eastbourne could fill that space. Guess we will have to wait see what develops. Guess the BSPL conference is a week or two away to see what comes from thst but i would have thought surely on the agenda would be to get a track either Eastbourne or Kent up and running for 2022 and give them as much support as possible. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebv Posted November 4, 2021 Report Share Posted November 4, 2021 Where is the AGM being held? Or are they doing it on Zoom? Given so few of them left, if they needed a venue it would at least be cheap.. There is a phone box in Piccadilly Gardens that hardly gets used if they are struggling to find somewhere.. Just a short walk from the train station so great transport links.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 valve Posted November 4, 2021 Report Share Posted November 4, 2021 20 hours ago, Jimsboy said: surely on the agenda would be to get a track either Eastbourne or Kent up and running for 2022 and give them as much support as possible. Well if it is on the agenda it will be low down given speedway promoters first & foremost think “what can I do for my own business” followed by “what SPIN” can I apply to decisions I have influenced to make me look like a caring promoter who puts providing entertainment for fans, the long term future of uk speedway & rider welfare above anything else. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old bob at herne bay Posted November 4, 2021 Report Share Posted November 4, 2021 They could all go to Glasgow and use the COP26 venue ..... and generate some more hot air with no decisions for the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimsboy Posted November 7, 2021 Report Share Posted November 7, 2021 Possible open meetings in 2022 at Arlington reading in the speedway star this week. Would one of those be the 90th that was due to take place this year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammer1969 Posted November 7, 2021 Report Share Posted November 7, 2021 2 hours ago, Jimsboy said: Possible open meetings in 2022 at Arlington reading in the speedway star this week. Would one of those be the 90th that was due to take place this year? The Ben Fund would be good as well but will they have to find money for the new airfence first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.D Posted November 7, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2021 1 hour ago, hammer1969 said: The Ben Fund would be good as well but will they have to find money for the new airfence first. For any BSPL licensed event I would expect a new air fence is required Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityrebel Posted November 7, 2021 Report Share Posted November 7, 2021 1 hour ago, M.D said: For any BSPL licensed event I would expect a new air fence is required Shame, Len gave Kent's air fence to Iwade. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazzac Posted November 7, 2021 Report Share Posted November 7, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, M.D said: For any BSPL licensed event I would expect a new air fence is required Unless it's been binned, would the cut off between being able to use it and not be the age of it, or usage.? It would have done another 8 meetings or so this season if we'd have completed, so could it not cope with a few next season instead ? Edited November 7, 2021 by gazzac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.D Posted November 7, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2021 8 minutes ago, gazzac said: Unless it's been binned, would the cut off between being able to use it and not be the age of it, or usage.? It would have done another 8 meetings or so this season if we'd have completed, so could it not cope with a few next season instead ? I doubt it, they have a shelf life of 6 years then get inspected, they were lucky to get a year extension last year.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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