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I wasn't trying to justify the value for money argument from a Poole perspective, just trying to be accurate for comparison purposes. As much as everyone will have their preferences as to whether they still want to attend, they will also have their preferred viewing position, whether to purchase a programme or whether to park in the stadium car park?! In fact, although it would be a shame not to see Chris and Darcy on a regular basis, I've long said that I believe the sport will have to take at least a couple of steps back before it has any chance of really flourishing again! (The National League team(s) and attendances in the mid/late 80's were some of the best racing and atmosphere I've experienced.) As I stated in the post, if Sky do not continue I could see a strong argument for having just one league with North and South divisions, operating at roughly PL level, with hopefully some form of standardised engines. However thats a much bigger talking point and not what the thread is about!

Just for accuracy - the Poole family ticket is £38 in 2013. You don't have to stand up or sit in the open grandstand, you can sit/stand in the 'new' restaurant/stand - and with decent toilets!! Having said all that, I do agree its the 'value-for-money' that will keep people coming back or not!!? Maybe its the price of watching the top 2 EL riders every week?! Alternatively - and I reckon this might happen in 2014 if no Sky - One big league with no 'top' stars and better control of some costs! However, would the sponsorship still be there in the same quantity?!

Nope - its Stadia UK!!

The season pass is £239 for 15 meetings - a saving of around £1 per meeting plus you get 10% of merchandise and a permanent seat in the Granstand, if you wish. The stadium charge for parking whatever the activity! Following your argument, why not double the rent and take all the bar/restaurant revenue too??! In fact why bother having a landlord at all??

Increasing costs and increased admission prices over £10.

Aah yes, Government funding!! Thats another topic entirely!! ps. wasn't there some (recent?) interest in opening a Speedway track somewhere in Ireland??

Poole £17 - Adults (first increase in 3 years) £14 - OAPs/Concessions £4 - Children 5-15 years Free - Child under 5 £38 - Family ticket (2 Adults/2 Kids) Programme £3 Stadium parking £1-50 (Goes to stadium owners not Speedway Promoter!)

Yeah they both confirmed it didn't even get to 'handbags'!!!

...but will it be shown on Eurosport UK, rather than just the European version???

The so-called 'spat' is totally denied by both Sam and Davey on Twitter!!

Watty and Masters in 'B' final altercation. Watty wins but does not take his 'A' final place. Mmmmm interesting!!

Thought it was always owned by Spedeworth and Ipswich Speedway rented/leased it from them?! Thats why there were/are always conditions on how many meetings per week and on what night etc??!!

Quality field??!!!!

I agree, I think its about the new European fixtures - but surely thats only for 3 maybe 4 weeks of the season?! There's only 6 teams in it after all - hardly a replacement for the GPs and will probably replace some EL/PL meetings!? OK for Swindon and Poole followers of course.

Will it be Ward or Miedzinski that leave Torun? Or both??

Brady Kurtz will probably be assessed at 6 points or higher, under the new system!!

Seems as though Bydgoszcz have still to pay out over £300k to riders etc from 2012 before any negotiations can start for next season!!!

Now that would be an interesting concept for any league!!

Could there be a new BSPA Chairman then at the AGM on 16-18 November?!

Email him to find out!!

No no no, I think thats a different sort of magazine!!!!!!

Well, 14 out of 15 is not too bad!!!! Will make a change not to see a Brit but to have 2 more Aussies!!!!

Holder has just stated that he hasn't made up his mind yet about competing in the Aussie Champs!!

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I think the full 3 hours is scheduled for Monday afternoon!!?