Roger Jacobs 554 Posted June 19, 2022 10 hours ago, crescent girl said: The best option for who? At the end of the day, this -- and every other meeting -- has to attract a paying turnstile attendance to pay its way, and hopefully turn a profit. If we start designing meetings to run for streaming, rather than the live audience, we wont last long as a public sporting entertainment. People can't afford to travel. You won't attract travelling fans who are not already aware of the sport (only die hards will travel a distance to, e.g. Poole, Belle Vue or Glasgow) so a stream is an additional source of publicity, as well as potential income. As mentioned elsewhere, it can be limited in terms of geography - thus the hosting track can focus on more localised marketing. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roger Jacobs 554 Posted June 19, 2022 5 hours ago, JanAndersen said: Where to even start with this. The PLRC (as it will always be known) should be at a neutral venue. Sheffield or Belle Vue are ideal candidates and geographically sensible. Poole is in the backside of nowhere. Ipswich is the backside of nowhere - Wimborne Road is closer to Foxhall than the NSS or Owlerton. It's all relative. And yes, I know Ipswich is a Prem club, but Witches fans might well be interested in the Champs Riders Champs because current and former Witches will almost certainly be in it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kitten2502 262 Posted June 19, 2022 I think the switch from a Saturday date to a Wednesday is the biggest problem here. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisa-colette 6,035 Posted June 19, 2022 12 minutes ago, kitten2502 said: I think the switch from a Saturday date to a Wednesday is the biggest problem here. Where does it say it is going to be on a Weds? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beirao 202 Posted June 20, 2022 7 hours ago, lisa-colette said: Where does it say it is going to be on a Weds? The last paragraph of the press release says it is expected to take place on a Wednesday ! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,637 Posted June 20, 2022 10 hours ago, lisa-colette said: Where does it say it is going to be on a Weds? The Echo have printed it today. 'It could be on a usual Poole race day as a Wednesday should ensure the best riders availability' and probably in the summer. I wonder if it will dislodge Middlo's proposed testimonial meeting date in late August? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gmuncie 201 Posted June 20, 2022 40 minutes ago, Skidder1 said: The Echo have printed it today. 'It could be on a usual Poole race day as a Wednesday should ensure the best riders availability' and probably in the summer. I wonder if it will dislodge Middlo's proposed testimonial meeting date in late August? Would appear so new date 24th August Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iainb 5,022 Posted June 20, 2022 A Wednesday night in Poole... what a draw! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jaizer 2,864 Posted June 20, 2022 1 minute ago, gmuncie said: Would appear so new date 24th August That'll bring the northern supporters down to approximately.... 0 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,375 Posted June 20, 2022 1 minute ago, iainb said: A Wednesday night in Poole... what a draw! You couldn’t make it up.Just another Home fixture for Poole.(in fixture sense) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jaizer 2,864 Posted June 20, 2022 5 minutes ago, Fromafar said: You couldn’t make it up.Just another Home fixture for Poole.(in fixture sense) Might as well rebrand it the dorsetnapolis or something and be done with it 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iainb 5,022 Posted June 20, 2022 (edited) 15 minutes ago, Fromafar said: You couldn’t make it up.Just another Home fixture for Poole.(in fixture sense) Yep, So, basically now it's a fixture filler Saturday 18th June Saturday 2nd July Saturday 20th August Saturday 27th August Saturday 3rd September No senior fixtures in the UK, except for GP Challenge at Glasgow ... and whatever happened to the 4's? And the PLRC? UK Speedway hits a new low Edited June 20, 2022 by iainb Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iainb 5,022 Posted June 20, 2022 1 minute ago, Jaizer said: Might as well rebrand it the dorsetnapolis or something and be done with it Blue Riband? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,637 Posted June 20, 2022 Looking forward to a well supported Wednesday night of speedway - as usual!! Sensible to hold it towards the end of the League fixtures so that the riders with the best averages can represent their clubs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,637 Posted June 20, 2022 24 minutes ago, Jaizer said: That'll bring the northern supporters down to approximately.... 0 Loads of Tigers and Monarchs fans travelled to Poole last season!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
