I have now got the tickets I wanted. I rang the number shown on the SGP website and although they first offered me tickets in the same location as before ( U19 ) when I asked for a different location they were quite happy to let me have those. It just shows if you don't ask you don't get.
Have been trying to book my tickets for Cardiff 2016 on the SGP website. The tickets I require are in CAT7 U16/OAP which offers me a choice of 19 different seat locations. The problem is no matter which location I choose out of the 19, when I come to book the tickets the seats allocated are always in U19 Bend 4. Now I don't know if this is a plot by management to keep all us unruly OAP's together so that they can keep an eye on us but the point is I don't want to go in U19. Why offer me a choice but then only let me have U19? Has anybody else tried to book in this category?
Was recently on the beach in Beer, Dorset when I noticed inside a beach hut, some posters showing Simon Lambert in action on the track. Unfortunately there was nobody around to ask what the link with him is. Anybody out there know the answer?
It is still on but only one day left. Some really good nostalgic stories told. Back in the sixties I followed the Coventry Bees and whenever they were at the County Ground I would always try and get the afternoon off from work so that I could get down to Exeter. The downside was that I would not get back home until about three in the morning and have to be back at work for eight . It was well worth it though, especially the races between Ron Mountford and Colin Goody. Usually ended up with a punch up in the pits. Oh what memories.
Turned up at County Hall car park as I have done for many years now only to be told that it was being used for another event and that it would be closing at 6pm. Obviously no good for the speedway. How come this was not previously reported?
Is there anybody looking in at the moment who lives in the Newport area who can tell me if the A4810 which links Junction 23A on the M4 with the A48 southern distributor road is passable. The reason I ask, is that I intend to use it on Saturday to get to Cardiff but when I look on Google satellite 'street view' the road appears blocked along Queens Way. Any help will be much appreciated.
Have used this car park for a number of years now and find it very convenient. It is close enough to walk to/from the stadium if you want to (about 20-30 minutes depending on physical ability) but far enough away from the city centre and on the right side to be able to get away after the meeting without too much trouble. I think it was only about £5 when it first started but dont forget it includes bus travel for all of the passengers in your car.
Do you mind not shouting on your post. I am still trying to get my hearing back after the totally unnecessary maximum volume from the speakers last night.
Top tier 4th bend. Sound was appalling. Far too loud and very tinny. Have been to every GP at Cardiff so far and this was by far the worst sound system. Took my grandson to his first GP but due to the volume it was impossible to even ask him how he was enjoying it. Do they really have concerts here?
I am now back in the sixties. Time, about an hour before tapes up. Me and my speedway mad mates are on our way to Oxford for a meeting against the bees. Travelling down a country road in the cotswolds a vehicle suddenly appears in the rear view mirror at great speed. Woosh. It has gone past with a trailer with two speedway bikes on. The trailer bucking about like a frightened rabbitt. The riders? Ron Mountford and Rick France of course. Straight from the garage. Nothing like leaving it to the last minute. Yet they were always there for the start. Would not be possible today of course with all the speed cameras. Great memories. Loved seeing Ron ride anywhere but if I had to pick a favourite it would have to be the County ground Exeter. To see him battling with Colin Goody on the track and then fisticuffs in the pits after. Heaven. O dear I feel a lump coming in my throat!