BlueIn2Red

The problem of course with that is that there is a significant lag of the tapes in front of riders in gates 2 and 3 vs the magnets themselves. So doing this would essentially guarantee they’re at a disadvantage. There’s no easy solution to this unfortunately, since not excluding the tapes offender, as has been suggested, would result in more gambling (or going deliberately when they see any movement). Personally I think keeping the starting rules simple (exclusions for tape touching, anything else is allowed) is the way to go.

You think they should start while people are still queuing to get in?

Pics can be deceiving, there wasn't enough dirt imo. A big pile on the infield (ready for stock cars on Saturday) though! I'm also a bit surprised they didn't lightly water it during grading breaks. The result was too dry and slick, meaning the outside groove didn't quite work, despite some valiant attempts from various riders. Even with these issues though, the track was still pretty good for a first attempt, very smooth, and I think it has great potential as a speedway track, a good size, shape and camber.

It’s rammed here, great to see!

It’s rammed here, great to see!

What does a reduced facility mean please? (Grandstand seating now sold out for tonight btw.)

Yes it’s fine. Can be a bit chaotic with the really big crowds, but I doubt that will be the case for a normal speedway meeting.

£27 for a grandstand ticket, is that “normal” for the top league?

I think James is doing a decent job to be honest. Totally agree on Jason though. Needs to learn that it’s ok not to speak, and not every comment has to be a “joke”.

Really feel for the promotion here - big crowd, loads of kids, nice weather. Then bad luck with air fence delays, which will likely put a lot off from coming again. I have seen bag replacement done a lot quicker than they’re doing here though.

To be fair though I think those figures are due to the match that was shown live for free on YouTube. No chance that there were over one million people paying to watch!

Thanks, I did get it too, so I guess it’s all ok. I do recall getting more last year though - “what’s coming up in the next two weeks” for example, which I found very useful to make plans ahead of time.

Are BSN still sending out emails with details of the upcoming schedules? They used to, but I’ve not seen any for a while, so wonder if I slipped off the list. I did get an email about the cancellation due to the van breaking down last week though oddly.

The “new one” is ready as it’s been working for years! And to suggest “many people” don’t own a smartphone, especially people who are likely to purchase an online streaming service like BSN?!?

No laptop or cable needed, just use the phone/tablet app and wirelessly cast it. Doesn’t get much simpler imo. (This isn’t a “new system” either, I’ve been doing it this way for the last couple of years on BSN.)