THE DEAN MACHINE Posted April 6 Report Share Posted April 6 (edited) 1 hour ago, secsy1 said: I would have thought that the first home meeting in several seasons that all the squad of Buxton`s team would be riding. Prey tell why 2 squad riders did not ride? may have been riding in the grasstrack meeting at tallington,?I agree not acceptable but that may have been the reason Edited April 6 by THE DEAN MACHINE 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander15 Posted April 6 Report Share Posted April 6 16 hours ago, Bagpuss said: Perhaps they've given up on it because its a cesspit. Whilst I totally understand where you’re coming from, different people use different social media platforms. So clubs need to use them all to make the biggest influence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marky_Mark Posted April 6 Report Share Posted April 6 What was the crowd like yesterday Dean? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE DEAN MACHINE Posted April 6 Report Share Posted April 6 Just now, Marky_Mark said: What was the crowd like yesterday Dean? I don’t know numbers but I would say over 500 both stands were fairly full and obviously a lot of people watched from their cars, I would say they were more than happy with the crowd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marky_Mark Posted April 6 Report Share Posted April 6 1 hour ago, THE DEAN MACHINE said: I don’t know numbers but I would say over 500 both stands were fairly full and obviously a lot of people watched from their cars, I would say they were more than happy with the crowd Great news, let’s hope it continues throughout the season. Thanks for the reply 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonigo1997 Posted April 6 Report Share Posted April 6 500>600 looked about right Jamie? Not sure where or why Luke was at Tallington Arran Butcher rode then travelled overnight to Balkbrug NL for today so great effort from him to be at Buxton Sunday Dusting off the cobwebs yesterday probably went better than expected. Improvements meeting on meeting will be likely for sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chips Posted April 7 Report Share Posted April 7 I was there too, over the moon that it's back. Probably the healthiest crowd I've ever seen which was lovely to see. It was bitterly cold though with a relentless freezing wind that just didn't give up. Me and my dad had to leave after heat 12 because the cold won, but we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and can't wait to go back for more. For those who are already moaning about it or have negative comments to make, please keep them to yourselves. The people that have poured their hearts and souls into brining Buxton back from the dead would be hurt to see this, and we should be supporting new tracks coming into the sport, no matter what your opinions are. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petecc Posted April 7 Author Report Share Posted April 7 2 hours ago, Dave_minall said: I was there too, over the moon that it's back. Probably the healthiest crowd I've ever seen which was lovely to see. It was bitterly cold though with a relentless freezing wind that just didn't give up. Me and my dad had to leave after heat 12 because the cold won, but we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and can't wait to go back for more. For those who are already moaning about it or have negative comments to make, please keep them to yourselves. The people that have poured their hearts and souls into brining Buxton back from the dead would be hurt to see this, and we should be supporting new tracks coming into the sport, no matter what your opinions are. Dave, I think I can reply on behalf of some of those who have poured their heart and souls into this, if its a genuine complaint or suggestion of which can be addressed please by all means contact the club and we will see if we can fix it. If its a moan about the weather or the price of the outside catering, there's not alot we can do. I know there was a starting gate problem and the P A wasn't the best, however everyone keep turning up and you will see improvements every time you come. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Shaleman Posted April 7 Report Share Posted April 7 1 hour ago, Petecc said: Dave, I think I can reply on behalf of some of those who have poured their heart and souls into this, if its a genuine complaint or suggestion of which can be addressed please by all means contact the club and we will see if we can fix it. If its a moan about the weather or the price of the outside catering, there's not alot we can do. I know there was a starting gate problem and the P A wasn't the best, however everyone keep turning up and you will see improvements every time you come. If I comment about the hail at Buxton, it’s because I think of it as a badge of honour. 😀 boy was I glad of a really hot cup of tea. but can we have a warm day for when Lynn go. I’m a southern softie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petecc Posted April 7 Author Report Share Posted April 7 27 minutes ago, Son of Shaleman said: If I comment about the hail at Buxton, it’s because I think of it as a badge of honour. 😀 boy was I glad of a really hot cup of tea. but can we have a warm day for when Lynn go. I’m a southern softie We have ordered 1 day of baking hot sunshine. Not sure which day or if its a Sunday 😁 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heathen52 Posted April 7 Report Share Posted April 7 2 hours ago, Petecc said: Dave, I think I can reply on behalf of some of those who have poured their heart and souls into this, if its a genuine complaint or suggestion of which can be addressed please by all means contact the club and we will see if we can fix it. If its a moan about the weather or the price of the outside catering, there's not alot we can do. I know there was a starting gate problem and the P A wasn't the best, however everyone keep turning up and you will see improvements every time you come. I am going to comment about the weather, Laurence knows what it's like up in the Dales at this time of the year, there was no need to start the season until the Mayday Bank holiday, their will be plenty racedays between May and the end of September, more than enough to get the fixtures in, the extra 4 weeks could have been used getting further improvements done. I really do wish Buxton all the best and it is great to see them back up and running, I will be up their myself just as soon as i have some reliable wheels and the weather gets warmer, so you see standing around in freezing temperatures is not ideal for everyone especially for us OAP's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS50 Posted April 7 Report Share Posted April 7 1 hour ago, heathen52 said: I am going to comment about the weather, Laurence knows what it's like up in the Dales at this time of the year, there was no need to start the season until the Mayday Bank holiday, their will be plenty racedays between May and the end of September, more than enough to get the fixtures in, the extra 4 weeks could have been used getting further improvements done. I really do wish Buxton all the best and it is great to see them back up and running, I will be up their myself just as soon as i have some reliable wheels and the weather gets warmer, so you see standing around in freezing temperatures is not ideal for everyone especially for us OAP's. Forecast to be 19 degrees tomorrow. Weather in this country not too easily predictable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebv Posted April 7 Report Share Posted April 7 2 hours ago, heathen52 said: I am going to comment about the weather, Laurence knows what it's like up in the Dales at this time of the year, there was no need to start the season until the Mayday Bank holiday, their will be plenty racedays between May and the end of September, more than enough to get the fixtures in, the extra 4 weeks could have been used getting further improvements done. I really do wish Buxton all the best and it is great to see them back up and running, I will be up their myself just as soon as i have some reliable wheels and the weather gets warmer, so you see standing around in freezing temperatures is not ideal for everyone especially for us OAP's. Drive in and sit in your car between races... You could sit on the bonnet and stay warm during the race too, before getting back into a heated car....... Buxton is "rustic" and delivers what it does... Great to have it back.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulbooth Posted April 7 Report Share Posted April 7 (edited) My first visit on sunday with my lad and he loved it even though he fell a couple of times and was very rusty but all round great effort from the team and owen was made very welcome Thanks so much for giving my lad much needed track time Paul Edited April 7 by Paulbooth 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Paulbooth Posted April 9 Report Share Posted April 9 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Mr Blobby said: Anyone able to explain how a team can get a guest facility even though they’ve only signed 6 out of 7 riders ahead of Sundays first league match? Again part of the reason the sports a laughing stock. Is it not just a challenge match so not a league race Edited April 9 by Paulbooth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petecc Posted April 11 Author Report Share Posted April 11 On 4/7/2026 at 9:14 PM, Paulbooth said: My first visit on sunday with my lad and he loved it even though he fell a couple of times and was very rusty but all round great effort from the team and owen was made very welcome Thanks so much for giving my lad much needed track time Paul You are very welcome paul, because you and your lad (and others like him) are the very reason the club is being run. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PotteringAround Posted April 11 Report Share Posted April 11 I understand that this is only a challenge and that Max Perry and Alfie Bowtell have apparent pre-existing commitments elsewhere. So no problem with them covering for these two with Rider Replacement and a guest (Darryl Ritchings). But I can't fathom why Buxton are replacing their non-existent reserve with a second string to take them way over the (already too high) points limit. Surely the spirit of Buxton is to bring on young riders, not to chase wins with ringers? Wouldn't it have made more sense to try out a rider who actually fits within the points limit and who could be their actual legal reserve? Owen Booth (above) sounds like a candidate in need of track time? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Binman Posted April 11 Report Share Posted April 11 31 minutes ago, PotteringAround said: I understand that this is only a challenge and that Max Perry and Alfie Bowtell have apparent pre-existing commitments elsewhere. So no problem with them covering for these two with Rider Replacement and a guest (Darryl Ritchings). But I can't fathom why Buxton are replacing their non-existent reserve with a second string to take them way over the (already too high) points limit. Surely the spirit of Buxton is to bring on young riders, not to chase wins with ringers? Wouldn't it have made more sense to try out a rider who actually fits within the points limit and who could be their actual legal reserve? Owen Booth (above) sounds like a candidate in need of track time? Maybe going to be a team reshuffle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PotteringAround Posted April 11 Report Share Posted April 11 3 hours ago, Binman said: Maybe going to be a team reshuffle Sacking one of the 6 riders before a wheel is turned? Seems harsh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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