Birmingham Speedway

[szkocjasid]

8 hours ago, Petecc said:

I'm not sure it's the clubs responsibility to find you somewhere to park your car.

 

7 hours ago, stevebrum said:

But if there isn’t anywhere for excess cars to travel and park then people won’t bother and that then will affect the club.

The home fans will always find somewhere to park but clubs need to ensure there is suitable parking for the travelling fans. 

Brilliant response @stevebrum couldn't have put it any better myself.

[kitten2502]

5 hours ago, Teromaafan said:

I’ve always parked on the road near the police station, is that not still an option?

Assume road parking is still an option, just not the "car park" as attached.

[Historian]

Having just driven by Holford drive in both directions I could see no sign of travellers, so what gives?

[Petecc]

30 minutes ago, Historian said:

Having just driven by Holford drive in both directions I could see no sign of travellers, so what gives?

The sight is a sea of broken glass and other rubbish. 

[Petecc]

On 3/21/2025 at 4:32 PM, GiveusaB said:

If they take that attitude then they deserve everything they get...

That's like having a restaurant and saying find your own seat...

Baffled at that statement ...

You ring villa Park and ask them where to park. Once the laughter dies down the line will go dead. Why should speedway be different?

[noaksey]

On 3/21/2025 at 2:37 PM, Petecc said:

I'm not sure it's the clubs responsibility to find you somewhere to park your car.

Then the club won't have any complaints when people don't bother

[Teromaafan]

On 3/21/2025 at 2:37 PM, Petecc said:

I'm not sure it's the clubs responsibility to find you somewhere to park your car.

A representative of Buckingham Palace enquired if an on site parking space would be made available if Prince William were to attend the Lions match on Monday. The club’s response was ‘absolutely, it would be an honour’. I’ve since found out that William cannot now get on Monday and I’ve contacted the club requesting his parking space. Still waiting for a reply.

[Firestone1]

18 hours ago, Petecc said:

You ring villa Park and ask them where to park. Once the laughter dies down the line will go dead. Why should speedway be different?

Exactly! Some people can't take personal responsibility for their lives. Laughable really. 😂

[bringbackHalifax]

6 man team this season ?

[Racin Jason 72]

1 hour ago, bringbackHalifax said:

6 man team this season ?

MJJ was there at Oxford for the media day

[GiveusaB]

23 hours ago, Petecc said:

You ring villa Park and ask them where to park. Once the laughter dies down the line will go dead. Why should speedway be different?

The difference being is that Villa average around 42000 (I think?) And bham speedway approx 500.... say no more!

[szkocjasid]

On 3/22/2025 at 5:44 PM, Petecc said:

You ring villa Park and ask them where to park. Once the laughter dies down the line will go dead. Why should speedway be different?

 

20 hours ago, Firestone1 said:

Exactly! Some people can't take personal responsibility for their lives. Laughable really. 😂

I think it's very different for Speedway & it's hardly not taking "personable responsibility for their lives" by wanting to park at or near the stadium & hoping the club would assist this.

Fans have alternatives, go to another track, watch racing via stream, stay at home, all of these lose the club money. Even if fans are disappointed at not getting to a match, they still have the advantage of saving money. There is no advantage whatsoever for a club if fans drift away.

[IainB]

I must say the parking "issue" really does make me think twice about going to Birmingham, I only went the once last year and had to pay £3 for the privilege of parking on the gypo car park. The One Stop was a perfect solution for me and most others in previous years, so it's a shame that the promotion couldn't come to some arrangement with them as it seems that some say that this is possibly still usable. Like I said in an earlier post I nearly parked on-street last time I went but saw a load of signs on lamp posts that I didn't recognise that looked like they could be parking restrictions so didn't chance it.

 

PS.

Incidentally I'm going to Villa Park in June to see GnR, I've never been before so any advice on parking for that would be greatly appreciated, I would call Axl but he may put the phone down laughing 😉😂

Edited March 24, 2025 by IainB

[Petecc]

33 minutes ago, IainB said:

I must say the parking "issue" really does make me think twice about going to Birmingham, I only went the once last year and had to pay £3 for the privilege of parking on the gypo car park. The One Stop was a perfect solution for me and most others in previous years, so it's a shame that the promotion couldn't come to some arrangement with them as it seems that some say that this is possibly still usable. Like I said in an earlier post I nearly parked on-street last time I went but saw a load of signs on lamp posts that I didn't recognise that looked like they could be parking restrictions so didn't chance it.

 

PS.

Incidentally I'm going to Villa Park in June to see GnR, I've never been before so any advice on parking for that would be greatly appreciated, I would call Axl but he may put the phone down laughing 😉😂

Go by train.

[IainB]

1 minute ago, Petecc said:

Go by train.

I'm a big boy... I own a car 🚗

[Teromaafan]

38 minutes ago, IainB said:

I must say the parking "issue" really does make me think twice about going to Birmingham, I only went the once last year and had to pay £3 for the privilege of parking on the gypo car park. The One Stop was a perfect solution for me and most others in previous years, so it's a shame that the promotion couldn't come to some arrangement with them as it seems that some say that this is possibly still usable. Like I said in an earlier post I nearly parked on-street last time I went but saw a load of signs on lamp posts that I didn't recognise that looked like they could be parking restrictions so didn't chance it.

 

PS.

Incidentally I'm going to Villa Park in June to see GnR, I've never been before so any advice on parking for that would be greatly appreciated, I would call Axl but he may put the phone down laughing 😉😂

Axl will struggle to park himself, he usually rocks up about an hour late!

[Petecc]

2 minutes ago, IainB said:

I'm a big boy... I own a car 🚗

Then you should be able to pay a tenner (minimum) for parking and not forgetting to check for the ulez zone.

[GiveusaB]

37 minutes ago, IainB said:

I'm a big boy... I own a car 🚗

I think Pete's suggestion of the train might be wise?

Basically, you could park a little further away from VP and get the train in....the traffic around the stadium can be slow, even when a match isnt on?

The Cross City line is cheap and frequent and your car might be safer parked further away...

[IainB]

5 minutes ago, GiveusaB said:

I think Pete's suggestion of the train might be wise?

Basically, you could park a little further away from VP and get the train in....the traffic around the stadium can be slow, even when a match isnt on?

The Cross City line is cheap and frequent and your car might be safer parked further away...

okay, thanks, that's good to know, that's generally what I do when going to concerts in London, but there I can be sure that the underground will be running 24/7. I'll look into that, thanks 👍

[stevebrum]

3 hours ago, IainB said:

I must say the parking "issue" really does make me think twice about going to Birmingham, I only went the once last year and had to pay £3 for the privilege of parking on the gypo car park. The One Stop was a perfect solution for me and most others in previous years, so it's a shame that the promotion couldn't come to some arrangement with them as it seems that some say that this is possibly still usable. Like I said in an earlier post I nearly parked on-street last time I went but saw a load of signs on lamp posts that I didn't recognise that looked like they could be parking restrictions so didn't chance it.

 

PS.

Incidentally I'm going to Villa Park in June to see GnR, I've never been before so any advice on parking for that would be greatly appreciated, I would call Axl but he may put the phone down laughing 😉😂

I will continue to use the one stop shopping centre when I go.

Others have shared info about parking terms and opening times to park.

i get the ‘official’ parking time only allows until 8pm which should rule out parking for the speedway.

however if a 4 hour parking is allowed ( as stated on the signs) then what is to stop anyone going to the Asda at 6 or 7 (to get an official receipt) and parking till end of the match?

As others have pointed out KFC is open after 8pm and the Gym is 24 hrs so people WILL park there officially after 8pm.

Personally I see no issue with parking at 6.30 or 7pm, shop for a receipt and then use the 4 hr free parking line if challenged.

i get that the club can’t and won’t promote the one stop as a parking place but as a customer (which you would be if you use the centre to purchase for a receipt) and more so if you get a KFC on the home after the match I can’t see how you would get a parking ticket that would be enforced.