Birmingham Speedway

[THE DEAN MACHINE]

7 hours ago, marko said:

I feel sorry for the fans but the track is rubbish because it’s prepared that way and the promoter shouldn’t be allowed to have anything to do with the sport ever again.

I firmly believe that Birmingham’s track has been poor this year because every Monday it has been baked by the hot weather, last Monday the racing was better and the outside line worked a bit better, why ? Because it rained half way through the meeting, not a lot but enough to keep the moisture in the surface, last night it was baked again and racing was poor, nothing wrong with the shape either but it does have an adverse camber from half way out on corners 

[Petecc]

7 minutes ago, THE DEAN MACHINE said:

I firmly believe that Birmingham’s track has been poor this year because every Monday it has been baked by the hot weather, last Monday the racing was better and the outside line worked a bit better, why ? Because it rained half way through the meeting, not a lot but enough to keep the moisture in the surface, last night it was baked again and racing was poor, nothing wrong with the shape either but it does have an adverse camber from half way out on corners 

Perry barr track always came to life after it had rained. 

[kitten2502]

3 hours ago, Petecc said:

Perry barr track always came to life after it had rained. 

A pity most of the riders didn't follow suit!

[stevebrum]

11 hours ago, YeOldPitGate said:

How many would you estimate were there last night the stadium looks like it could hold three thousand easily given they have only been getting 500 odd per match it seems a stretch to think multi thousands turned up ?

I’ve no idea as could only see a small section of inside the stadium from the fence outside the car park. I’ve no idea what the capacity is but I’m someone said 1500.

8 hours ago, The H Man said:

Just to clarify about people being turned away last night, the stadium has a capacity that is set by the local authority and has to be adhered to by the stadium manager and the appointed safety officer.   

The club widely advertised advanced tickets which were available at 4 previous Brum meetings and online via Try Bookings and almost 600 were purchased ahead of last night.   Everyone with a pre-paid ticket was accommodated AFAIK.  

Unfortunately, at just before 7.25 pm the legislated stadium capacity was reached.     So the perimeter gates were closed, no one in the entry queue at that time was denied access to the stadium and the decision at all times was that of the safety officer and stadium manager, who have to ensure they legally follow protocol.    

I understand a small number of fans couldn't gain access to the stadium grounds and that of course is disappointing for them and I understand their frustrations/anger, but unfortunately the club couldn't overrule the decision.   The promotion have got many things wrong over the 4 years with which I have been involved with the club and I can't disagree with most of what has been said on this forum, but in this instance it was out of the club's control.   

It was a fantastic turn out to say goodbye to Perry Barr.   

 

 

 

I’m assuming then that numbers were being accurately monitored via bookings and sales to know that capacity was reached?

Friends inside said that there was room to move about. 
obviously it explains a little more why people were turned away.

I just hope ticket sales confirmed the capacity limit because it’s one last chance for Tolley and Co to make maximum amount of return which he absolutely deserves.