King Jamie Posted June 13, 2007 Report Share Posted June 13, 2007 while acknowledging the point about us being wildcards, therefore averages not supposedly being relevant, i for one am pleased we're not in the Pairs. as i said at the start of the season, it's just the same sh1te, different banner. good luck to Newcastle and the other teams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The SAINT Posted June 13, 2007 Report Share Posted June 13, 2007 Take it you won't be joining us at somerset then KJ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Jamie Posted June 13, 2007 Report Share Posted June 13, 2007 er, possibly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedwaystevemk2 Posted June 13, 2007 Report Share Posted June 13, 2007 The rules are always going to upset someone , but i am hopeful that thequality of the racing will be the talking point at the end of the evening . I think it will be a lot closer then we think , so no way a somerset runaway victory cause zorro and kramer can not afford to mis the gate so often . my top tips other than somerset are kings lynn / birmingham / sheffield / isle of wight So what sort of crowd level do you think we will get at the oak tree , as elite pairs was 3,500 and british final similar ??? I think 4000 plus because of Cardiff and at least 30 coaches ???? So which clubs are coming by coachs ????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lioness Posted June 13, 2007 Report Share Posted June 13, 2007 I dont really think its the rules that have upset people here tho ssmk2. Its the chopping and changing and inconsistency, the super7 was meant to provide clarity, was to stop team politics entering individual events, to make everything run more smoothly and more professionally. So far it has failed in every aspect. You have a 'wild card' which is wrong - you either qualify or you don't - you have an event NOT at a neutral track despite that being one of the promises, you have teams being announced to the public then withdrawn from events and replaced by another, you have events moved tracks with the reason being given something that was always the case (ie no air fence at Sheffield - they KNEW that before the event was allocated.). Open and easy for the fans to understand? Clear and concise so fans can make travel arrangements to events? I don't think so A+ for the idea, F- for the execution of it. Must do a helluva lot better Having said that, I still think they should persevere with the 'Super7' idea next season, give them the chance to learn from this year but there is a LOT of learning needed and a lot of tweaking of how it is run Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedwaystevemk2 Posted June 13, 2007 Report Share Posted June 13, 2007 Thanks Lioness the voice of reason , and at least JC is trying to taking major British speedway meetings to a higher level and guess he will drop the ball from time to time . Yet to visit a Super 7 event untill it comes to the Oak tree , but sure the product will improve in time and guess he will listen to the fans . I remember when British superbikes was dead and buried and now look at it 30,000 at Thurxton and major sponsers on board and major media Image . As an event i understand why the event is where it is , and hope the visitors will see a feast of speedway that weekend , and the track is about as fair as you get and very few rider's don,t like it . Hopefully we will see on the grassy bank's then that Friday night i hope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The SAINT Posted June 14, 2007 Report Share Posted June 14, 2007 I dont really think its the rules that have upset people here tho ssmk2. Its the chopping and changing and inconsistency, the super7 was meant to provide clarity, was to stop team politics entering individual events, to make everything run more smoothly and more professionally. So far it has failed in every aspect. You have a 'wild card' which is wrong - you either qualify or you don't - you have an event NOT at a neutral track despite that being one of the promises, you have teams being announced to the public then withdrawn from events and replaced by another, you have events moved tracks with the reason being given something that was always the case (ie no air fence at Sheffield - they KNEW that before the event was allocated.). Open and easy for the fans to understand? Clear and concise so fans can make travel arrangements to events? I don't think so A+ for the idea, F- for the execution of it. Must do a helluva lot better Having said that, I still think they should persevere with the 'Super7' idea next season, give them the chance to learn from this year but there is a LOT of learning needed and a lot of tweaking of how it is run <{POST_SNAPBACK}> spot on lioness,thank you for putting it so well and from on neutral ground. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slav Posted June 15, 2007 Report Share Posted June 15, 2007 hi, do you know if Newport is in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CIDER Posted June 15, 2007 Report Share Posted June 15, 2007 I thought the Elite league pairs at Kings Lynn was a credit to all that organised the event . The premier 4's at Peterbough was a piss take as the free childrens rides which was advertised was not there and taking admission money when it was decided it was rained off was out of order. I am looking foward to the pairs, which I too think will be a lot closer then people think with Somerset + Isle Of Wight looking good bets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lioness Posted June 15, 2007 Report Share Posted June 15, 2007 as the top two average riders in the event ride for the same team and its the home team - not to mention the fact Zetterstrom has only been beaten twice on his home track all season - I think the question is who fills the minor placings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The SAINT Posted June 16, 2007 Report Share Posted June 16, 2007 although the home track advantage situation has not been negated on this occasion i think it makes sense to hold it at this venue because of its proximity to cardiff and because of the financial benefits to speedway.good thinking on this occasion mr.chapman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCB Posted June 17, 2007 Report Share Posted June 17, 2007 I've posted this else where and got no response, so I'll try on the relevant thread I've spoke to a few people who want to go to Somerset for the pairs but don't want to drive (unsuprisingly), so I thought I might look at the cost of a mini-bus if I can get enough people intrested. As yet I have no idea on costs as I want to be sure people will be intrested (obviously if the price is right) before I try and find out how much it will cost. I have about 5 or 6 people intrested in going (currently from Newport) so ideally we'd be looking at a minimum of 6 more people if it's needed there would be a pick up from Cardiff and Newport. So who's intrested and if I get a good enough response I'll get a price and get back to people. Either reply here or PM (or both!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky Bobby Posted June 18, 2007 Report Share Posted June 18, 2007 Right just an idea so please don't shoot me down too much, but to combat home track advantage for the Pairs, did they never think of holding it at Newport? Newport aren't in it and they are used to a bumper crowd there the night before the GP! I've never been there so i wouldn't know why they chose Zorroset Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Bee Posted June 18, 2007 Report Share Posted June 18, 2007 Because Somerset is an awesome racetrack (apparently ) and Newport, well..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzzybee Posted June 18, 2007 Report Share Posted June 18, 2007 Because Somerset is an awesome racetrack (apparently ) and Newport, well..... <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Newport is unique! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanya Posted June 19, 2007 Report Share Posted June 19, 2007 Great idea, should of had the Pairs at Newport. For anyone who hasn't been this season the track is much improved. At last the 3rd and 4th bends seem to have been sorted out and the later start time means that the dust stays down more. We've held the Pairs at Newport previously, would be great to see it back there again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Najjer Posted June 20, 2007 Report Share Posted June 20, 2007 Great idea, should of had the Pairs at Newport. For anyone who hasn't been this season the track is much improved. At last the 3rd and 4th bends seem to have been sorted out and the later start time means that the dust stays down more. We've held the Pairs at Newport previously, would be great to see it back there again. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> And the Somerset track this season... well... The racing just gets better each week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marron Posted June 20, 2007 Report Share Posted June 20, 2007 And the Somerset track this season... well... The racing just gets better each week <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yeah but at Newport it will be a neutral track and will still get loads of fans through the turnstiles as it's close to the GP. At Somerset the best rider in the league is riding on his home track with a very capable partner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehone Posted June 20, 2007 Report Share Posted June 20, 2007 everyone had to lower their averages to fit in with what Newport wanted this year ... do you really think they'll get a meeting like this? just my opinion of course Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Najjer Posted June 20, 2007 Report Share Posted June 20, 2007 Yeah but at Newport it will be a neutral track and will still get loads of fans through the turnstiles as it's close to the GP. At Somerset the best rider in the league is riding on his home track with a very capable partner. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> So lets host it at a track that for about the 3rd season running can't put together a very capable competitive team Yea... real good that one is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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