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Meeting at Workington on Sunday evening is also OFF

There is hardly ever a negative comment from a first time visitor to the GT Tyres Arena. But the constant hot weather of late, has played havoc with keeping the track damp ! This (often in the first half) makes it a "gate and go" circuit. But by the commencement of the 2nd half there is usually enough water put on the track to make it FAR more exciting racing..believe me ! I think Steve Lawson spends HOURS and HOURS watering the track on each race day, but sometimes it still isnt enough. Yes the bar at Derwent Park was a fantastic asset, and many of us have spent happy times talking to riders there. In my opinion it is something that is sadly missing at Northside. But Andrew Bain has spent huge amounts of money getting other features installed, and crowds are lower than he would like this year. It would be great if a "proper" bar with draught beer and comfortable seats could be provided for next season. but only Andrew will know if we can afford that facility ?

I am curious about your "lack of contact with riders" comments ? As far as I know, after the meeting, fans can enter the pits via the side/rear entrance and chat to the riders packing their gear up ? Before the meeting, I think there is too much activity to allow the public in the pits, although I appreciate this happens at other venues. But I am sure that the next time you visit, make yourself known to Andrew Bain. Tell him you are a visiting fan, and knowing Andrew, he will personally arrange for you to have a wander round the pits as long as its not too near race time. You can also chat with many of the riders outside their vans as they are loading up to go home. The constant hot weather at Northside is causing problems with keeping the track moist. I think Steve Lawson spends HOURS and HOURS watering it on each race day. But that often isnt enough. One of the reasons given for moving to a 6pm start was that the track preparation would be easier. But that hasnt been the case so far. Glad that like so many other fans, you enjoyed your visit and hope to see you here again.

Yep...you are in for a treat weather wise. The forecast for Saturday is simply stunning ! Max Temp 21 Degrees. Hopefully you will see a good deal of racing, which many other tracks find difficult to provide ! Enjoy your visit !

WOW !! Fantastic Photo of those wonderful red planes !! Brilliant !

How would that work ? Eh ? Most people need a car to drive to the stadium as its too far to walk from the town for many people. In total there are three parking "areas" around the land that the stadium is built on but most people (and therefore the largest parking area) want to park as close as possible. If you start deliberately reducing the size of that area then some people will stay away !

I totally agree and said the same myself Geoff ! I get a lift to and from speedway, and we have NEVER experienced the long delays in leaving the carpark EVER before. We assumed that there must have been an accident or breakdown because no one moved in any direction for nearly 20 minutes !! If anyone from the club reads this, perhaps they could address the issue so it doesnt happen again ? Or offer some sort of explanation for what happened yesterday ?

Weather is overcast and dull but dry at the moment. There is no rain forecast so should be ok. Get yourselves here !

Yes,,,cash only. Three different car parks around the stadium so no worries there. Weather is dull and overcast at the moment, with no rain forecast.

Tut tut...keep up young man !

So is Mulford injured ? When did it happen and where ?

Tiny shower an hour ago in Workington. None since. Rain and thunderstorms are all to the East of us and moving away now.

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I am half a mile from the track and we have had no rain so far. Dull and overcast but dry. A LITTLE rain is forecast up to 4pm and after that its dry and sunny. I hope that the weather men have got it wrong as usual and the meeting should go ahead as planned.

Is Jacob Hook guesting (at No 3 !!) for Plymouth at Edinburgh on Friday ?