Pollyanna Posted February 2, 2007 Report Share Posted February 2, 2007 Whinge Whinge it is a neutral track that they have chosen. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yes, they have chosen a neutral track, which is a good idea. The problem for me is that this is the one event that I really like to attend. I remember the packed Stadium at the old Belle Vue in the 80s and the wonderful racing that made this event as big as the World Final. But to stage it on a Thursday night is ridiculous! No way can I have the time off work and I just couldn't make it in time from Bournemouth. I am really disappointed. It has been on a Sunday for the past few years and with a start time of 4pm gives most of the fans time to get there and not too late for the homeward journey. Is there an alternative day/date if is rained off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spin king Posted February 2, 2007 Report Share Posted February 2, 2007 Didnt really prove what he said to be wrong though did you, the points SS made were pretty valid. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> The meeting is run by the BSPA, not by Sheffield speedway we do not gain anything from. Whether you like it or not Sheffield, stadium wise is up there near the top, and I have said this before the stadia plays a big part in staging big events whether you like or not. I see the point that Sunday would be better, not quite sure why they have stuck with Thursday maybe the stadium is not available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superguest Posted February 2, 2007 Report Share Posted February 2, 2007 Yeah Brilliant for all the people who want to see their national champion being crowned. Deary me <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Maybe it should be at a weekend track instead then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roo Posted February 2, 2007 Report Share Posted February 2, 2007 On paper it all looks impressive, some steep prices though for a few events - £20 for the ELRC? Well done on getting Lucy for the British Final though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Backless Posted February 2, 2007 Report Share Posted February 2, 2007 It seems to need repeating: The EL Pairs are @ KL on Easter Saturday, but this is before Poland & the GPs get going - hence the weekend date & the probability that the top riders will bother to turn out. Unless you want the fiasco of last year & have the ELRC at the start of the season, complete with riders representing clubs they've hardly ridden for (Rickardsson's practice sessions with Oxford come to mind), you're left with two choices: 1) Hold the ELRC midweek & have a chance that the top men will actually turn out, or 2) Hold it at the weekend & have teams represented by second strings & reserves. I guess there's always the further option of waiting until the GP series is finished, when the #1s will be tired & going on holiday or whatever: I seem to recall Davey Watt repesenting Ipswich a couple of years ago. Nice lad I'm sure, but not exactly adding prestige to the event. Thursday's simply making the best of a bad job. £20 admission? What do you expect? It's @ £15 for an EL match, so £20 doesn't seem bad IF the riders actually show some respect to those who pay their wages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joanne Posted February 2, 2007 Report Share Posted February 2, 2007 Good advertising for the Super7even. Already looked at my diary for them all. Will be glad not to have to stand in a queue for the 4 I can go to. Was a bit worried about Somerset when neutral tracks were mentioned but its there now, can see alot of GP fans going to that one. Looking forward to the first one at King's Lynn. Not been there since 1999. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnieg Posted February 2, 2007 Report Share Posted February 2, 2007 When the British final was at its peak it was staged at Coventry ...on a Wednesday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Third Man Posted February 4, 2007 Report Share Posted February 4, 2007 (edited) ELRC at Sheffield on a Thursday? What a total crock of cr*p on two counts. One. Sheffield have shown scant regard for considering moving up into the elite league for years. Their promotion are backward thinking and would rather be kings of their own back yard than take the step up their fans demand. To give them such an event panders to promotions who lack any drive. Two. A Thursday? Might be OK for the Sheffield fans, but who else is going to travel in mid week? Terrible decision. Next they will be announcing that Compton and Ashworth will be riding in it! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> point 1 i dont understand, if being the most succesful PL track for the last seven years shows a lack of ambition then god help the other teams. also if making sure you can give attractive speedway year inyear out with competative teams and a financially secure future means a lack of ambition then leats be unambitious and have guarenteed speedway every season Point 2 i agree with totally, and at £20 and on sky i think a few sheffield fans will give it a miss as well. the last time it was at sheffield it attracted an average league attendance, and the prices were more reasonable as well. maybe they need compton and ashworth to attract sheffield supporters to make it a success Edited February 4, 2007 by The Third Man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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