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I think that is a bit harsh Villiers210. Love him or hate him, Matt Ford has always been considered to be good at promoting Poole Speedway but even he is finding it hard to replace a 'lost' sponsor. It aint easy!!

Yep, 10 out of 10 for Gemini, Dave and Ramsbottom!!

Your'e welcome Gem. John Boulger was a favourite rider of mine from Leicester - always seemed to be a nice chap and fair rider. Yes, H&S will definately be the reason the capacity has reduced. Recognise any of these Leicester riders from a reunion in 2010:

Aggregate scores from the programme was 93-63 (see below) so the score at Leicester must have been 35-43. Probably got that wrong again!!

Found my programme last night and a look at the scores confirm what everyone (except me!!!) was stating! Copy below: You will notice the cost of the programme was 25p. Normal programme prices in 1979 was 15p. Admission prices: Pop enclosure Adults £1.70 child 85p. Main enclosure £2.20 child £1.10. No mention of concessions (SCB would have been pleased!)

I have clearly lost the plot/memory!!!

Yes it would. I think I still have a programme for the Hull meeting. I will try to dig it out tonight.

I don't think it was Gem, but it was definately packed. That was the most people I have ever seen inside Brandon. I was watching Coventry v Cradley televised meeting last night from 1985 and I was surprised how many there were in the crowd.

So you can't loan them then!

..........and if it is not necessary to buy riders, can you explain how a team can loan a rider?

Lions v Tigers on 30 March sounds like a good meeting - I might come across for this meeting and start me gang!!

It's not a 'borrowed team', it's the way speedway works in this country! :rolleyes: I didn't realise Troy was fluent in Polish.

But how does speedway survive at £10 if that means the promotions lose money.......and probably quite a lot of money. That would only work if you can cut your costs accordingly and I don't see how that can be done easily.

All car dealerships offer contract hire as well as selling the car outright. The dealer will usually make more money doing a contract hire deal and probably sell another car at the end of the contract. Maybe this is where speedway is going wrong?

Getting a bit off-topic now, but I like the photo with Molly watching the sheepdog trials on TV!!

Only a hunch but I feel Troy is going to have a huge year in 2013. Hopefully with the Robins. http://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/sport/10160896.SPEEDWAY__Batchelor_celebrates_title_with_mammoth_drive_home/

Ha-ha. See, I knew you were all nice over there really. And yes, I was definately born 30 years ago - try 56!! And I also know all about the CO!!

...............anyway, you miserable gits are not going to put me off. I demand to be let in!! Seriously though, I love speedway and will watch as much as I can fit in/afford and I am really looking forward to coming over to BP in 2013.

Sounds good to me Gem. We never did meet up at Brandon so maybe we will at BP!! Do you know, I thought all speedway clubs needed as many supporters as they can get in these difficult times even if it might be just casual support. I must have got it wrong Jim!!

Are these 'gangs' easily identified or can I start my own gang?

Got to agree with these comments. I think some supporters need a reality check as to the financial position some of these speedway promotions are in and therefore how they are forced deal with situations. It is not a nice situation to be in.

Thanks for the reply.

That's what I intend to do hurricanes, thanks very much. Any tips where to stand?

Well I have had a PM which answered my questions and was very helpful, so thanks to that person.

I have been following this thread for the last few months and despite the negativity from a couple of contributors, I will be coming over to Beaumont Park this season to watch a few meetings. I like the look of the team and the promotion sounds forward thinking! I am intrigued though as to bad press regarding the track. What exactly are the problems and does it make the product poor? Bear in mind I watch most of my speedway at Brandon!! PS Genuine non-moaning replies please!