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bigeddiechek

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  1. I guess that would be more apparent on bigger tracks too?
  2. Maybe, or is it any different from other tracks? Smaller tracks, of course, are going to have riders closer together, which might be more desirable for some. I can't say that I didn't enjoy tonight, it wasn't a classic, but it entertained me. It was by far better than the crap that was available as "entertainment" throughout the close season. For what it is worth, I think the biggest factor in the quality of racing is that opposition.
  3. I'm not saying I disagree with you, but there was an interesting discussion of Facebook which included ex-riders and current riders. The question as was about whether or not tracks need dirt for good racing. Almost every rider that posted had track shape as the most important factor. Some talked against a lot of dirt. Some said track shape and a slick track. None mentioned lots of dirt. Don't shoot the messenger.
  4. Dick deserves a lot of recognition - and thanks - for the services he has given to Berwick Speedway over the decades. Thanks Dick, for it will not be the same without you!
  5. Running free buses to each others' meetings could be a really great idea. I like it.
  6. Thoroughly enjoyed last night. Some good racing, especially considering it is a season opening challenge. Good crowd, on a freezing night, and some welcome changes that clearly show - once again - that the guys running Berwick Speedway listen to the fans who actually make the effort to talk to them! It must have been good, because the usual lunatics have not appeared on here to knock it.
  7. You can bet your house on them not voicing their opinions in real life, time has proven them to be frightened of that.
  8. There we go, thank you for adding a bit of sense to the request for assistance to the two riders. I'm agreeing with you here, blue snow tonight. Even more useful. Shows emilali up for what he is.
  9. You have gone up in my estimations: quite a witty riposte
  10. Exactly, anything could have happened to cause this. To seriously state that the club are unprepared is bonkers. Erm, I think I described it as one of the World's greatest tracks, and I don't recall editing that. It still stands: it is a truly great track. Guid lad though, keep it up, it's been boring on here without the Village Idiot!
  11. I still don't see what your point is? Hang on, maybe you are trying to say you could run things better?
  12. My understanding is that the drizzle we have had over the past day or so will be perfect for the track? Anyway, as Screm says, no more after mid-day: Wrap up warm and we should get a cracking meeting full of racers who don't do taking it easy. A great cause on one of the World's greatest speedway tracks. And we all know who will rise to that one.
  13. Light drizzle for most of today, perfect for the track I would have thought. It's going to be cold, but dry going by tomorrow's forecast. Can't see there being any problems
  14. All the more reason to get to Berwick and support the riders that are coming. It says a hell of a lot about what type of people they are. Every single rider will be getting well deserved shouts of support from the 3rd bend. Great to see on Facebook that so many Glasgow fans planning to come down, and sure there are plenty other fans making the trip. Personally I think it is a good line-up, plenty of scalps to be had at all levels, and no prima donnas.
  15. Hope one the gentlemen of speedway, and top quality act year after year gets the great send-off he deserves.
  16. £13 admission makes the season ticket an even better deal. I also think that no-one on here can seriously criticise Dick for his comments. The evidence is everywhere, I include myself. Cue Screm's defence even though it is not necessarily aimed at him.
  17. I think this will identify mercenaries from the non-mercenaries. Merely an observation.
  18. Looks like a good bit of co-operation on here, most refreshing.
  19. I thoroughly agree Tsunami. Lawrence often drops some very witty wee tunes in, but I think it washes past many. I'm not sure the music argument is that relevant as most PA systems are pretty ropey, and that is where there needs to be an improvement: if the fans are going there for the music... Ermmm, Plymouth meeting on the Wednesday night. Was a cracker with plenty of muck. Not entirely disagreeing with you, just balancing up the point, a bit.
  20. Great deal that - I am sure - has taken a long time in putting together. Some of the speculative postings on here were ludicrous. Our club is run by strong businessmen: of course they were going to find an excellent new sponsor. Exceptionally well done
  21. You really do them a disservice there. Have you seen their sponsorship pack? Of course they know that sponsorship is a two way process. In addition, everyone I know who supports the club - however big or small - get treated like royalty by the promotion. OK, the press releases pretty woeful - I'm afraid I have to admit that - but it doesn't mean that behind the scenes isn't thoroughly professional. It clearly is. The praise for the work that has been done at Berwick post-Waite era is all over the place to see: and from the highest places. Exactly, anyone who is looking at sponsorship for increased revenue (apart from the Nikes of this world) is completely deluded. It has potential financial offsetting benefits, but really it is - like you say - all about building relationships and supporting an important part of the community. Getting sponsorship when the bottom lines of businesses is under fire is an almost impossible task. I would think it would need to be one of the big corporate businesses, and perhaps needs to be a bit less conventional than packages in previous days.
  22. Both are possible, I think it is a case of keyboard commando though. The "facts" he does give are wrong for a start. Sadly so.
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