The Cheese Posted 7 hours ago Report Share Posted 7 hours ago 10 hours ago, Pinny said: Somerset was about 4-5 miles away from Burnham on sea. Your going even more loopy in your old age. Not even that, it was about 2 miles away. There's a holiday park within 15-20 minutes walking distance as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebv Posted 7 hours ago Report Share Posted 7 hours ago 1 hour ago, TheSmiler said: The sport is really missing a trick in not getting involved in “vlogger” culture. Imagine having dedicated vlogs to drum up interest and offer a behind the scenes look at what it takes to prepare for a season. Insight into a rider’s daily life etc. It would enhance the interest incredibly. And so cheap to do as well.... So many platforms to put it on also... That's another area where an independent leadership model would help, as such things should become compulsory to do.... I am sure every track would have a local college or university doing media and marketing courses that would jump at the chance of giving students a chance at such "work experience"... The populace doesnt have time now for watching hours of programmes, yet can be hugely engaged to watch 15 mins or so of "content".... Speedway enthusiasts will be happy to sit there for two hours lapping up every comment and interview, but it isn't them that needs targeting, as they already attend meetings... It's the 79,980,000 who don't attend each week who need to be engaged... (What an opportunity though!)... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedwayPortal Posted 7 hours ago Report Share Posted 7 hours ago Down in Plymouth at the start of 2026, they forged a partnership with Marjon University in Plymouth, and that has grown in 2027. Many students are now a part of the club's media team and have lots of hands on experience working in many different areas at the club. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebv Posted 6 hours ago Report Share Posted 6 hours ago 14 minutes ago, SpeedwayPortal said: Down in Plymouth at the start of 2026, they forged a partnership with Marjon University in Plymouth, and that has grown in 2027. Many students are now a part of the club's media team and have lots of hands on experience working in many different areas at the club. It was first suggested on here about ten years ago to link with the local uni's and colleges... Given (UK) Speedway's continued lack of investment in marketing it was seen as a potential perfect solution at that time to get tracks noticed and get "younger" people involved, but without the hefty fees paid to "professional" companies... The same lack of focus and investment on marketing still exists today, and there are far many less tracks than then, so the need for tracks to "get your name out there" has never been greater... Good to see Plymouth engaging with those who possess the required skill set, and, hopefully, it will reflect in both crowd growth and a lowering of the age demographic of that crowd... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Stadia Posted 6 hours ago Report Share Posted 6 hours ago 44 minutes ago, mikebv said: And so cheap to do as well.... So many platforms to put it on also... That's another area where an independent leadership model would help, as such things should become compulsory to do.... I am sure every track would have a local college or university doing media and marketing courses that would jump at the chance of giving students a chance at such "work experience"... The populace doesnt have time now for watching hours of programmes, yet can be hugely engaged to watch 15 mins or so of "content".... Speedway enthusiasts will be happy to sit there for two hours lapping up every comment and interview, but it isn't them that needs targeting, as they already attend meetings... It's the 79,980,000 who don't attend each week who need to be engaged... (What an opportunity though!)... And growing by the day! 🙄 But.......that's another discussion! 😉 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HackneyHawk Posted 6 hours ago Report Share Posted 6 hours ago 13 minutes ago, Ray Stadia said: And growing by the day! 🙄 But.......that's another discussion! 😉 Eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebv Posted 5 hours ago Report Share Posted 5 hours ago 49 minutes ago, Ray Stadia said: And growing by the day! 🙄 But.......that's another discussion! 😉 79,980,032...... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE DEAN MACHINE Posted 3 hours ago Report Share Posted 3 hours ago Mike lemon down as the only name on company’s house for Northampton, the others not coughed up yet ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neila Posted 3 hours ago Report Share Posted 3 hours ago 21 minutes ago, THE DEAN MACHINE said: Mike lemon down as the only name on company’s house for Northampton, the others not coughed up yet ? Maybe a front man for someone who has money to burn but doesn't want associated with speedway 🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE DEAN MACHINE Posted 3 hours ago Report Share Posted 3 hours ago Just now, Neila said: Maybe a front man for someone who has money to burn but doesn't want associated with speedway 🤔 You would have to be deluded to let anyone involved in speedway be a financial front for your money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gasser90 Posted 25 minutes ago Report Share Posted 25 minutes ago There’s a Facebook page now for Northampton foxes speedway team 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PersonalResponsibility Posted 12 minutes ago Report Share Posted 12 minutes ago 7 hours ago, SpeedwayPortal said: Down in Plymouth at the start of 2026, they forged a partnership with Marjon University in Plymouth, and that has grown in 2027. Many students are now a part of the club's media team and have lots of hands on experience working in many different areas at the club. Any chance you can tell us how Northampton's first season went? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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