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Glad that a speedway track remains operational in the South East of England, but the "eagles" !! OMG. 😞 Thought that the BSPA had consigned the Iwade Track to life imprisonment for running NORA meetings ? Some technicality about insurance. Have the NORA riders been given a pardon to allow them to ride in both leagues ? Arch enemy Norris as co promoter !!!!!!! Sounds more like the Eastbourne "Crusaders" invading Kent. If there is mention of a Dugard in the mix, that will put the tin lid on it. 😞

Ford's are running a "nice little earner" down at Wimborne road on Wednesday nights with maestro Muddleditch as TM in the 2nd division. Why risk moving up, running another team in the 3rd division, either or both?? As for attracting new riders, Ford's owe a great deal to Middledutch and his workshops and accommodation at Baillie House. Many a young Australian has lodged there on arrival from down under. I am sure Billy Cains will be made very welcome and given a great deal of advice.

Bit of stretch to compare Amsterdam with Manchester. Admitted both cities have trams ... but there the similarity ends.

So about 30% capacity if your guess is correct:- Principality stadium capacity :- 73,931 Spectators all seated. Overall (Seated) 73,931 Spectators Upper Tier 35,151 Spectators Level 6 Middle Tier 15,626 Spectators Levels 4 & 5 Lower Tier 23,154 Spectators

Arnieg , Thank you. Most interesting.

Not too many seats at the Belle Vue Stadium ... so I guess get your order in quick is a good reason to book in advance. Having a double header must reduce staging costs dramatically - keep all the riders officials and broadcast facilities in situ for the weekend. Must be hoping for 2 near capacity crowds at a raceway that holds an estimated 10,000. In the mystery world of speedway we never ever are told of attendances, EXCEPT when the promoter closes down and quotes poor attendances. Somehow the accounts of speedway never seem to attract the attention of hte Inland Revenue, unlike every penny I have earnt.

Dwindling number of UK tracks= fewer UK speedway supporters. So many supporters “lost “ by track closures in vast swathes of England. Some retain an interest to follow the sport on social media and TV , but travelling hundreds of miles year after year to shell out hundreds of pounds for tix and hotels to watch riders who mean diddly squat to them ? Not likely. Still if EVERY Belle Vue supporter turned up to support Danny Beaulieu …guess that might be 1000 … So deluded ace Belle………seems WBD confirm that they have record numbers viewing on platforms …….rather confirms my belief that fans are not willing / able to travel to these events in the UK . 50,000 attendance in Poland was stated. No mention offs of attendance in Caerdydd . 5.000 maybe?

Dwindling number of UK tracks= fewer UK speedway supporters. So many supporters “lost “ by track closures in vast swathes of England. Some retain an interest to follow the sport on social media and TV , but travelling hundreds of miles year after year to shell out hundreds of pounds for tix and hotels to watch riders who mean diddly squat to them ? Not likely. Still if EVERY Belle Vue supporter turned up to support Danny Beaulieu …guess that might be 1000 …

So crowd capacity at Belle Vue raceway is 7000? Surprised it is so many having seen it on the TV

What’s the crowd capacity of the Belle Vue stadium ? 5,000 ?

Manchester Airport much easier from Poland than Cardiff Airport. That’s where most of the fans come from. The few British fans are all Northern/Midlands based so easier travel. Cardiff was an odd choice, no speedway in the country, and very few decent speedway riders , unless you go back to the Williams brothers ! Oh and Phil Morris 🙂 Thought Danny Bewdley came from Cumbrian tbh?

No surprise about Cardiff IMO . Held on a dodgy made up track, in a difficult to reach location. Overpriced admission and outrageous catering charges. Extortionate hotel prices. Good riddance to the “principality” stadium. Even the circus appear to be on its a**e giving 2 rounds to Belle Vue. A track with limited spectator accommodation around the track. Weather permitting should be 2 home rounds for Bewdley to win. £25 a ticket sounds about right, maybe an extra fiver for a stand seat. Merry Christmas

Answering the original question..... Extremely disappointing. No news at all about the reopening of Swindon,Coventry, Wolverhampton, Arena Essex(Lakeside), Rye House. No news on wheher Eastbourne will be allowed to race at Iwade. Pretty much a year of the "status quo" with some statistical attendance gains around the online audiences. I guess in British Speedway terms that is a success rather than another club closing. Maybe that's the way forward, like the dog tracks that just run meetings for the online audiences ? The gimmick of Poole entering the premiership kockup will be a laugh, especially if, with their cherry picked gusts, they make it to the next rounds. Their "select" team will challenge the rule book on "cup tied" riders. The thought of "Poole" riders racing for the opposition in the kockup might lead to a conflict of interests. If Matt has a big enough chequebook he could win the kockup at the first attempt ?

Sounds like a bit of reach “fixing” going on there Steve re Boughen. Does he know Lawson ? wonder if there is any intent from Ford’s to move Pool into the “top tier” to maybe keep their team together. Other than reckless and hagon they surely have a ready built. “top tier” side. ? The main problem as regs stand would seem to be race night . The finances would be interesting. Would they attract any more fans to watch “ top tier” sport? Their riders would need to find new double down clubs to ride for in the CL and would demand higher wages. Admission charges would increase and may affect crowds. personally think Ford’s have more business sense…. So Pool will win the treble next season ….. don’t see much opposition tbh. Merry Christmas everybody.