Speedway 2026 ??

[Hamster00]

Clubs losing money need to seriously look in the mirror, Plymouth who are hardly world beaters and have a very limited track and space have upped their crowds considerably by the looks of it through some savvy work on social media etc.

Granted in some cases things can’t be avoided but I absolutely think there would be a lot to be said for promotions being less insular and less of the ‘woe is me’ attitude.

[KK62]

2 hours ago, Hamster00 said:

Clubs losing money need to seriously look in the mirror, Plymouth who are hardly world beaters and have a very limited track and space have upped their crowds considerably by the looks of it through some savvy work on social media etc.

Granted in some cases things can’t be avoided but I absolutely think there would be a lot to be said for promotions being less insular and less of the ‘woe is me’ attitude.

Upping your crowd is very commendable but doesn't mean your making money.

[Hawk127]

37 minutes ago, KK62 said:

Upping your crowd is very commendable but doesn't mean your making money.

Agree but perhaps giving the punter what they want with a weekend race night does possibly reduce the odds of losing so much money. Speedway use to be a good weekend sport but alas circumstances dictate that it is not possible albeit NDL teams seem to cope. This is possibly why a rethink is necessary and perhaps go backwards first in order to progress. I would rather go to a Saturday evening meeting or a Sunday afternoon meeting than go mid week. Thursday is OK but after that having been brought up on Friday, Saturday and Sunday meets I would not bother with any weekday/ mid week racing. Just my view and others may feel different but promoters should race on nights which give them a best chance of a return on the asset/investment.

[Catalan]

5 hours ago, lewy said:

Come to Plymouth, ride down with Garry you'll be made welcome and appreciated at our happy little club.

If it didn't take too much of my day I would love to come down, do like Mark and Gazza

[Neila]

1 hour ago, KK62 said:

Upping your crowd is very commendable but doesn't mean your making money.

But they are not paying the wages for a number 1 so probably are making money 🤪

[lewy]

28 minutes ago, Neila said:

But they are not paying the wages for a number 1 so probably are making money 🤪

That's called sponsors like worky are sponsored by Glasgow 😀

[Paul Johnson]

Scrap the "stupid heat"

[SCS]

I wonder if tracks would struggle more if they ride midweek due to having less volunteers to help on race day.

 

[Catalan]

1 hour ago, SCS said:

I wonder if tracks would struggle more if they ride midweek due to having less volunteers to help on race day.

 

At Poole seems the other way.

Volunteers are ok on Wednesday but struggle to make Fridays or Saturdays