singy13

Out on the very same limb as they were in 1970 to 1981 and 1999 to 2018......during both of those periods I recall very much of seeing a great many away followers at Derwent Park....then enjoying a pint with many post meeting. Workington is not on Mars ok.???

Are you seriously saying the '4 wheels' racing never stops over "around 3 hrs".............give over that's not true....there is plenty of non action while the track is cleared of debris. And if speedway action is only 15 minutes long , as you say, then I wouldn't be able to down a pint...or go for the mandatory p...........nah you are entitled to opinion even though it's rubbish.

Thanks bigdave.....had a look at google shots. Looks like two tracks - I presume training is on the agenda for both of them? The overall view seems spartan to say the least - car parking would appear to be difficult. But good luck to all who keep this Royals venture going - I have read the statement from who appears to be the 'main man', and have every sympathy with him and his probs.

What were the track and facilities like....and a rough idea of attendance pls.

I don't care re the looks if I can reach 90 it'll be grrrrreat.

Cheers marra...................have you, or has anyone else, got any photos of the Royals track pls ? I've mentioned it in a previous post but way back in the early 1970's my late wife and I visited her aunt in Sittingbourne, summertime. I had seen in a speedway publication mentions of a track at Iwade - so off we went to look for it (satnav, what was that?).....We found it but my fading memory has me thinking it was grass track with a rope fencing us off from the action.......but we enjoyed it, then set off for the nights action at Canterbury Crusaders versus our beloved Comets....big crowd, big defeat...still a good experience though.

Yeah last four heats won by Comets...but four lasts. Did anyone there find time to count the crowd numbers?.....I mean it won't have been difficult, or taken long.

Yeah hopefully I was miles out with my guesstimate..................and there were deffo some fine young talent on show today.

And yes that's a fact Geoff.............many regulars missed a good speedway session. I think after casting my eyes all around there was about 600/700 in attendance - certainly the smallest gathering since northside opened. I had the surprise pleasure of standing next to a Comet of the first generation of the team i.e. Mark Dickinson - enjoyed the craic with him. Hopefully see you again Mark marra. Oh and well done to winner Ashton Boughen. (hope your dad's keeping well son)............

In the 1960's ... I think.....a guy rode the 'Bobs' coaster for a world record length of time.....(presumably having food/toilet breaks ?????).

True... and of course you could see the speedway track when on board the railway.......And nearby that ride there was a 'wall of death' motorbike rider...the guy set off on the bottom then as he picked up speed he would zoom around the inside of the circular track sideways, as the people watched at the top. Scary I recall and Belle Vue was the only place I ever saw such a remarkable event.

'Cumbria Crack' has posted re thunderstorms around Workington area for tomorrow.......................hopefully wrong crack.

So is that proof of something 'fishy' about these Pirates????

So very similar to a couple of speedway's high profile guys?

Seems you are not the only one,,, (only not are the you one seems).................Silly Boys Club = SBC.............not SCB.

Neither is THJ's forum sparring mate 'jenga'......always enjoyed their word wars on here.

What was the point of getting the back of your hand stamped as you paid your £13 last week.? Perhaps some form of stopping the 'freebies'? At least Northside doesn't seem to have the 'ladders and planks' brigade who peered over the Derwent Park fence.

So did you enjoy your visit today??

Yeah I agree DP gone re speedway bye bye.....Northside is like the weather hot hot...and so much more picturesque....great work by the track staff....

Which is exactly what I've said in my post....... It was all to do with a new stadium plans and enabling Derwent Park to accomodate the footballing Reds to allow building work on their ground......Maybe you disagree with rental arrears I mentioned? I don't know if that was true or rumours but doesn't matter anymore.

See geoff Town were put in a position where they couldn't avoid getting rid of the 'old track'..............I'm, hopefully reliably, informed the Town RLFC were owed rental money. But despite that financial situation Town were trying to assist in the proceedings of a planned new stadium, to be jointly shared by the Reds and Town. The new stadium to be built on the current Reds area, with Reds moving to Derwent Park on a temp basis....therefore the football pitch requirements/size would of course mean no speedway track. Also when the new stadium was eventually built it was planned to dispose of Derwent Park completely......so don't blame Town for tearing up the speedway track they had no option but to do that. Of course all these plans fell on stony ground via a prominent council officials input - which wasn't popular with rl and soccer devotees. Anyway I think the Northside track shape is better than that of Derwent Park.......many a time I held my breath as someone went too wide on a very risky fourth bend at DP.

Nowt wrong with 'jameater' land Geoff marra....................I live in White-heaven and support Worky Town RL and the 'Comets'.... Mind I do get a few scornful looks when I don any of my Town shirts...great banter though.

Yeah spot on re football and money spoiling it. But it's what the majority of the sporting public put up with. Re 'Pompey'......I was at a cup tie at Old Trafford...in the 2000's ..not looked it up ... the match was all square in second half..Pompey the broke clear and United's goalie rushed out and made an error so it was penalty to Pompey..and United goalie, Kusac, was sent off......but he had only came on at half-time for injured Van der sar so United hadn't a proper goalie to face the pen.. .Rio Ferdinand went in nets....needless to say Rio was beaten by Pompey's pen taker......the thousands of Pompey fans near me in East Stand went bonkers......oh dear... . By the way I've been to Arlington several times,,,,,,,following Comets, and once saw Eagles v Crewe...Phil Crump was outstanding in that one. Camped once at arlington in what I think was a car park???

Well Neil I'm a Town fan and also watched speedway at Derwent Park since Thomas and Brownhutt brought in 1970......great sport, been all over the country with the Comets. But unlike you I also like soccer..........my choice. Wrong gazz.......I watch both.....and RL.

The thing is marra none of the clubs you mention...Barrow, Carlisle or *Workington Town RLFC.( the *Workington soccer team are 'the Reds' incidentally).....are in a Wembley Cup Final on Saturday 3rd June @ 3pm......However in this locality many folk like to follow top soccer - it's each to their own choice. And yes it's also up to the fan either to go to speedway then or watch the cup final. Just personally wish it wasn't the case......just saying.