SPEEDY69 Posted March 15 Report Share Posted March 15 (edited) On 3/13/2026 at 4:25 PM, mikebv said: 100%... The Aces are a perfect example where money could be saved and reinvested in price... My old company had a name for it... "Save to Invest"... Basically remove all non profit making sections of the business, and then use that money to lower the price points of products..... The Aces have two genuine world class riders, if neither were there, crowds "may" dip, but certainly not by much, if the standard was around tier two level... If one of the world class riders was there, crowds, would, I suggest, be the same as if both were... No rider has an "aura" like yesteryear where world class talent turning up was an "event", hence several hundred extra would rock up to watch... Therefore, one world class rider per team should be the target, (if they want to maintain the current level) (Which clearly isn't working, but I digress)... Two HL's, two SS"s, and two reserves being the set up of each team... That would free up several hundred thousand across the top league to invest in promoting the clubs and sport... This is the thing none of the promoters come together on and so it doesn't happen. A lower entry price will not bring large crowds back, an enjoyable experience at the meeting and aligned marketing could. Edited March 15 by SPEEDY69 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aries Posted March 15 Report Share Posted March 15 Seemingly no ill effects from his double leg break. Good first meeting back. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89buttons Posted March 16 Report Share Posted March 16 On 3/12/2026 at 11:13 PM, IainB said: Are any clubs offering a "young adult" ticket? I heard on the radio the other night that Nottingham Forest FC are reintroducing their young adult ticket, other football clubs seem to do similar scheme offering 25% discount for 18-24 year olds 🤔 https://ipswichwitches.co/ipswich-seek-next-generation-with-young-person-tickets/ they’re listening! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluPanther Posted March 16 Report Share Posted March 16 2 minutes ago, 89buttons said: https://ipswichwitches.co/ipswich-seek-next-generation-with-young-person-tickets/ they’re listening! The problem many youngsters have, if they don't have a vehicle or attend with a parent, is getting to and from the stadium... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainB Posted March 16 Report Share Posted March 16 1 minute ago, 89buttons said: https://ipswichwitches.co/ipswich-seek-next-generation-with-young-person-tickets/ they’re listening! It's a start isn't it (a good start)... It's effectively a student ticket, but there's still a 64% increase on your 19th birthday... happy birthday! I'd still like to see a reduced price ticket for up to 24/25 year olds, that is the average age of people flying their parents nest in the UK and suggests they're not on a sound enough financial footing until that age. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue witch Posted March 16 Report Share Posted March 16 Like you say a good start, maybe next year bridge that gap for the next group of people 19-24? One thing I like that KL have done is a free programme to every match with a season ticket. Not much but you add up the matches £3.50 x 12 matches that's another £42 the season ticket holder would save(I know not everyone fills one out) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ouch Posted March 16 Report Share Posted March 16 You can watch racing at the NSS for £9 if you are 12-17 & £15 if you are a student aged 18-22. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted March 16 Report Share Posted March 16 A positive move Whether it was part of their initial plan or if it shows quick and decisive action after taking on feedback either is welcome No scheme will be 100% to everyone's liking but it is a significant improvement on the initial offering I can see Blu's point re transport but I don't see a solution to that within speedways remit 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ouch Posted March 16 Report Share Posted March 16 You can watch racing at the NSS for £9 if you are 12-17 & £15 if you are a student aged 18-22. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aries Posted March 16 Report Share Posted March 16 1 hour ago, BluPanther said: The problem many youngsters have, if they don't have a vehicle or attend with a parent, is getting to and from the stadium... 29 minutes ago, dontforgetthefueltapsbruv said: A positive move Whether it was part of their initial plan or if it shows quick and decisive action after taking on feedback either is welcome No scheme will be 100% to everyone's liking but it is a significant improvement on the initial offering I can see Blu's point re transport but I don't see a solution to that within speedways remit It’s a shame there’s no longer a shuttle bus operating. Used to get on at the old cattle market in town centre, take you straight to Foxhall, then come and pick you up after the meeting and take you back to town. Pretty cheap return tickets too if I remember rightly. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazzac Posted March 16 Report Share Posted March 16 Pleased it looks like Tom Brennen's recovered well from his mishap in America, always been a tough lad physically and mentally. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowboy cookie returns? Posted 12 hours ago Report Share Posted 12 hours ago Press & practice day on Thursday for the new look or old look witches depending on your view point. Any way the new era starts. Thoughts on the season ahead? While I can’t see us defending the title I don’t think we will be a poor as some think. Wr are going to struggle at Belle Vue & Sheffield for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TB1 Posted 8 hours ago Report Share Posted 8 hours ago 4 hours ago, cowboy cookie returns? said: Press & practice day on Thursday for the new look or old look witches depending on your view point. Any way the new era starts. Thoughts on the season ahead? While I can’t see us defending the title I don’t think we will be a poor as some think. Wr are going to struggle at Belle Vue & Sheffield for sure. I actually think it's quite a solid if not spectacular line up. Yes I know some will complain that there's no cream on top in terms of top riders but let's be honest the whole league is crap. And with the whole league being poorer we may have closer meetings overall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted 4 hours ago Report Share Posted 4 hours ago 4 hours ago, TB1 said: I actually think it's quite a solid if not spectacular line up. Yes I know some will complain that there's no cream on top in terms of top riders but let's be honest the whole league is crap. And with the whole league being poorer we may have closer meetings overall. Well if Tom has ambitions to reach the top then he needs to keep progressing as he has done to date A great opportunity to push on to that 'real No1' status 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aries Posted 2 hours ago Report Share Posted 2 hours ago 1 hour ago, dontforgetthefueltapsbruv said: Well if Tom has ambitions to reach the top then he needs to keep progressing as he has done to date A great opportunity to push on to that 'real No1' status Agree. He definitely has the ambition to be mixing it with the worlds best in the GP’S and I know from talking to Ritchie last year that he feels he’ll make it. Having the extra pressure and responsibility of being THE main man at the top of the team instead of having the comfort blanket of Emil and Doyle doing the heavy lifting, may well help pull him along even quicker. Hopefully he thrives on the extra responsibility. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racin Jason 72 Posted 2 hours ago Report Share Posted 2 hours ago 7 minutes ago, Aries said: Agree. He definitely has the ambition to be mixing it with the worlds best in the GP’S and I know from talking to Ritchie last year that he feels he’ll make it. Having the extra pressure and responsibility of being THE main man at the top of the team instead of having the comfort blanket of Emil and Doyle doing the heavy lifting, may well help pull him along even quicker. Hopefully he thrives on the extra responsibility. He certainly thrived with the extra responsibility of being a number 2 at Birmingham and last year improved again. He looked very impressive at Lynn last week especially coming back from a broken leg. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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