Hawk127 1,359 Posted July 23, 2022 On 7/18/2022 at 6:49 PM, mikebv said: Shame it isnt on a Friday or Saturday night.. 3000 crowd I would think guaranteed on either of those nights, regardless of live TV... Must be a Friday when all the Polish lads are available, one where Dan rides on the Sunday? We must remember that the powers that be run meetings for the benefit of a few riders and not the fee paying public who are basically given what is on offer on a take it or leave basis. Shame that the promoters show so little regard for those who turn out to watch what is sometimes dross and treat them which such contempt. I agree, if this was held on a Friday or Saturday more supporters would travel as they do to the GPs and surely the host stadium would make more money. Says it all when I think it was Tungate who was recently in the Star bemoaning the way speedway was run in this country because it did not suit the overseas riders who would coming flocking back if it changed. U K speedway can neither afford or should give in to rider demands and should plough its own furrow starting by allowing clubs to race on days that suit the business not the rider. Clubs should sign riders who want to commit to British speedway and not want to ride simply to top up the coffers when they have a lull in Poland or elsewhere. Sadly nothing will change and in a few years it will be into single figures the tracks left running and they will only survive if riders are part time and have jobs elsewhere. 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikebv 10,311 Posted July 23, 2022 10 minutes ago, Hawk127 said: We must remember that the powers that be run meetings for the benefit of a few riders and not the fee paying public who are basically given what is on offer on a take it or leave basis. Shame that the promoters show so little regard for those who turn out to watch what is sometimes dross and treat them which such contempt. I agree, if this was held on a Friday or Saturday more supporters would travel as they do to the GPs and surely the host stadium would make more money. Says it all when I think it was Tungate who was recently in the Star bemoaning the way speedway was run in this country because it did not suit the overseas riders who would coming flocking back if it changed. U K speedway can neither afford or should give in to rider demands and should plough its own furrow starting by allowing clubs to race on days that suit the business not the rider. Clubs should sign riders who want to commit to British speedway and not want to ride simply to top up the coffers when they have a lull in Poland or elsewhere. Sadly nothing will change and in a few years it will be into single figures the tracks left running and they will only survive if riders are part time and have jobs elsewhere. 100%... But. Dont forget Promoters love being associated with the "better riders" so will do whatever is needed to accommodate them.. As winning any of the leagues "really means something" doesnt it? Hence Div 2 clogs up a clear development pathway from Div 3 by using so many Div 1 HL's and SS's... And with only six teams in Div 1 then the tail will always wag the dog... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bruno 1,793 Posted July 23, 2022 Trouble is this dogs got more than one tail 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midland Red 2,383 Posted July 26, 2022 On 7/18/2022 at 6:37 PM, Arch Stanton said: When a rider of the calibre of Jeremy Doncaster never won this title is shows you the quality of the field back in the day. Still can’t believe he never won one! Add Nigel Boocock to that list! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baiden 90 Posted July 26, 2022 1 hour ago, Midland Red said: Add Nigel Boocock to that list! Yeah, great shout, although he would have won a bunch of them if it wasn't for the New Zealanders. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
auntie doris 2,345 Posted July 29, 2022 Nige Booey runner-up 3 times to Briggs and Mauger. Peter Craven was only Brit to win it, twice, in first 12 years, 60-72. Briggo 6 wins, Mauger 4. Surprised Lee Richardson never won it, and looks like Screeny most runners-up positions. Scotty still most wins of all-time, 7. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
topaz325 1,859 Posted July 30, 2022 Cant see Cookie being fit for the meeting after the crash on Friday night. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DazS 434 Posted July 31, 2022 still think it will be a better meeting than speedway of nations. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roger Jacobs 554 Posted August 1, 2022 On 7/30/2022 at 9:15 PM, topaz325 said: Cant see Cookie being fit for the meeting after the crash on Friday night. Mountain confirmed at #1, with Kemp and Simon Lambert now the reserves. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tactical Joker 60 Posted August 1, 2022 All eyes to the sky after 20.00 when according to the BBC weather app at the moment the chances of rain increase. Could be a meeting to rush through in the hope of getting a result. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
geoff100 1,426 Posted August 1, 2022 That forecast and its on eurosport stops me coming down from comets land ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,642 Posted August 1, 2022 (edited) 5 hours ago, Roger Jacobs said: Mountain confirmed at #1, with Kemp and Simon Lambert now the reserves. I believe the track reserves are now Smith and McGurk ie BV Colts riders Mountain and Hume in for Cook and Barker. Edited August 1, 2022 by Skidder1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikebv 10,311 Posted August 1, 2022 On 7/31/2022 at 1:12 PM, DazS said: still think it will be a better meeting than speedway of nations. Dont think that there will be any doubt about that... Also, probably raced in front of a bigger crowd.... The Granstand's advance sales look around two thirds full already so that will be 1200 or so already booked.. Easily over 2000 on the cards which should give a decent atmosphere and look good "brand wise" for the sport, for anyone watching on TV... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisa-colette 6,037 Posted August 1, 2022 4 hours ago, Tactical Joker said: All eyes to the sky after 20.00 when according to the BBC weather app at the moment the chances of rain increase. Could be a meeting to rush through in the hope of getting a result. I got told off for believing the BBC forecast! Apparently the met office one is the way to go. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevehone 3,430 Posted August 1, 2022 47 minutes ago, lisa-colette said: I got told off for believing the BBC forecast! Apparently the met office one is the way to go. never believe anything on the BBC 3 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
