arnieg Posted November 8, 2005 Report Share Posted November 8, 2005 According to Balashkovo website @ http://www.irgiz.narod.ru/2005nov03.html Or as online translator says: The Grand prix of Latvia which so waits all спидвейный Daugavpils, in the future to year can become a reality. In the preliminary schedule of stages for 2006, declared the owner of the rights to the organization of a series of Grand prix - firm BSI, Latvia allocates date on September, 9th. At present the probability of arrival to Daugavpils world спидвейной elites is estimated in 90 %. Negotiations with organizers of the world championship at participation of vice-president FIM of Nina Birjukovoj on which possible details while are fulfilled all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevH Posted November 9, 2005 Report Share Posted November 9, 2005 Latvia allocates date on September, 9th That date has already been alocated to Poland although the venue is still to be officially announced. The only date on the FIM calendar which coud be available to Latvia is September 23rd (unless I've missed something). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subedei Posted November 9, 2005 Report Share Posted November 9, 2005 I understand that the Bydgoszcz GP will be the finale for the season in 2006, with a date of 9 or 23 September, depending on Latvia. If Latvia goes ahead, Bydgoszcz will be 23 September. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevH Posted November 9, 2005 Report Share Posted November 9, 2005 I stand corrected then Subedei, but was working on the official press releases from BSI to date. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subedei Posted November 10, 2005 Report Share Posted November 10, 2005 I stand corrected then Subedei, but was working on the official press releases from BSI to date. I wouldn't stand just yet young fellow. You're going off BSI and I'm going off what Mateusz said in another thread (see below). Bydgoszcz GP is to be the final one in the 2006 cycle On 9th or 23rd September - it depends if they manage to make GP in Daugavpils on 9th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevH Posted November 10, 2005 Report Share Posted November 10, 2005 I guess we've have to sit back and wait then, but I see Iris has posted on another thread the draw for the Under 21 SWC, so can we assume there has been some sort of FIM meeting today? Maybe more news will emerge soon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f-s-p Posted December 7, 2005 Report Share Posted December 7, 2005 According to speedwaystar.net, this is now 100 %, and total number of rounds is 10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekker Posted December 7, 2005 Report Share Posted December 7, 2005 wonder where everyone is gonna stay??? buses from riga? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rema & Ben Posted December 7, 2005 Report Share Posted December 7, 2005 Can anyone provide travel details on how to get to the Stadium in Latvia?? Many thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjw ministerofport Posted December 7, 2005 Report Share Posted December 7, 2005 How far is the track from Riga please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subedei Posted December 7, 2005 Report Share Posted December 7, 2005 Well, looks like we need latvian-speedway to put in an appearance. He'd be able to help out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Snackette Posted December 7, 2005 Report Share Posted December 7, 2005 Have just this moment spoken to Jimbo is in Latvia doing a rekky for next season. The track is some 3 hours from Riga by car, and if that's based on Mr Easter's driving then it's probably 4 hours for anyone else!!! Jimbo tells me that deals have been done and accomodation booked. So if you're looking for a hassle free trip to Latvia, give Jimbo a ring at Travel Plus on 01473 730000. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jurx Posted December 7, 2005 Report Share Posted December 7, 2005 It's only 240 km from Riga/ You can get to Daugavpils from Riga by bus or by train/ But cheaper by train. Prices are the same as in Poland. and some Daugavpils stadium photos.- http://www.start.gniezno.pl/galeria_lotewska_wyprawa.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarabanko Posted December 7, 2005 Report Share Posted December 7, 2005 This is great News for Speedway, a new country and hopefully it will produce lots of intresent in Latvia. Mikael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCB Posted December 8, 2005 Report Share Posted December 8, 2005 and some Daugavpils stadium photos.-http://www.start.gniezno.pl/galeria_lotewska_wyprawa.html They aint playing games are they! Thats osme tidy stadium and IMO, puts all British stadiums to shame! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiegal Posted December 8, 2005 Report Share Posted December 8, 2005 The only matter really certain is that teh weather in DAUGAVPILS will be bloody warmer in September than the last 2 days. It certainly was an eye opener. The really nice part was seeing an old friend from my days as USA/Aussie manager when he was with teh Ruskies. Nice compact all seating 6.500 capacity stadium. Forget 3hrs by car. Its a terrible road from RIGA with loads of russian lorries. Main road is just about ok but huge potholes everywhere. The town is a very old Soviet style place. Only 1 decent hotel,that is now booked out. In fact it is very new only 6 months old right in the city centre. RIGA on teh other hand is a mixture of PRAGUE/BERLIN/AMSTERDAM...what a place. Worth the visit alone, superb hotels, superb buildings and huge river. The night life...very "cosmopolitan"!!! Booze and food very cheap. It would be childish to suggest that Daugavpils is easy to get to...the problem is hotels.The older ones really are a hark back to the 1960's Soviet style.. and getting back by say rail is possible but I for one would not want to drive it again. thus we have changed all our pre-concieved planning. Cannot recommend LATVIA highly enough,but concentrate on RIGA A very full 2 days Nice welcoming people and the bossman at the stadium has got us some of the best seats. Brochure out in early january Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirmatty Posted December 8, 2005 Report Share Posted December 8, 2005 count me innnnnnnnnnnnnnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vagels Posted December 9, 2005 Report Share Posted December 9, 2005 The only matter really certain is that teh weather in DAUGAVPILS will be bloody warmer in September than the last 2 days. It certainly was an eye opener. The really nice part was seeing an old friend from my days as USA/Aussie manager when he was with teh Ruskies. Nice compact all seating 6.500 capacity stadium. Forget 3hrs by car. Its a terrible road from RIGA with loads of russian lorries. Main road is just about ok but huge potholes everywhere. The town is a very old Soviet style place. Only 1 decent hotel,that is now booked out. In fact it is very new only 6 months old right in the city centre. RIGA on teh other hand is a mixture of PRAGUE/BERLIN/AMSTERDAM...what a place. Worth the visit alone, superb hotels, superb buildings and huge river. The night life...very "cosmopolitan"!!! Booze and food very cheap. It would be childish to suggest that Daugavpils is easy to get to...the problem is hotels.The older ones really are a hark back to the 1960's Soviet style.. and getting back by say rail is possible but I for one would not want to drive it again. thus we have changed all our pre-concieved planning. Cannot recommend LATVIA highly enough,but concentrate on RIGA A very full 2 days Nice welcoming people and the bossman at the stadium has got us some of the best seats. Brochure out in early january <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Brochure out in early january 1967 ??? )) Daugavpils is really beautiful town, it has many hotel, but not only one, the road from Riga is not so terrible as it described. Daugavpils Speedway in Daugavpils Hotel in Daugavpils Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiegal Posted December 9, 2005 Report Share Posted December 9, 2005 I suggest you read my article again. Daugavpils is a traditional city, of that there is no doubt.Anyone going there will certainly find it interesting. I was trying to highlight the qualities of RIGA which is truly a beautiful and modern city As for teh hotels there are indeed several of varying standards. i am purely going on what I would be personally happy with for my clients. As for the road....I just do not think it would be good sense for anyone without local knowledge to attempt teh road especially at night as to my experience it was scary.If they wish to go by rail that is indeed a good regular efficient service. The stadium is centrally situated and easy to locate You pays ya money and takes ya choice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiegal Posted December 9, 2005 Report Share Posted December 9, 2005 I just looked at the hotel link suggested. absolutely agree, that is a very good modern,clean,efficient,pleasant hotel with good restaurants and bar and staff who are helpful and professional. Situated in teh very centre square near to everything, it is indeed an ideal base for all clients. And that is the one we have booked !!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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