weymouth alicat Posted July 1, 2007 Report Share Posted July 1, 2007 (edited) fantastic night have to agree with all comments..........crowd up, atmosphere the best i have witnessed (no doubt because of bomber) brilliant edge of your seats stuff................... What a great advert for BRITAIN and SPEEDWAY......... BSPA please note.............if you cant sell the sport to the masses after this .... well Edited July 1, 2007 by weymouth alicat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Leslie Posted July 1, 2007 Report Share Posted July 1, 2007 I have been to all 7 Cardiff GPs and last nights was the best. He's right for once. I've been to every British GP too, and that was the best racing by miles. The best racing in ANY G.P. ever. Fitting that the best rider won it, and the one who gave the most entertainment. Most of his fellow competitors seemed happy for him, and full marks to Crump for making Harris stand up on the victory parade and holding on to him. Biggest ever crowd at Cardiff, but next year's will be bigger because everyone who was there will surely be coming back with extra people Hans and Nicki crashing out in the semis was also very popular with the majority. Track looked slick and flat, but then went on to produce the most amazing racing...many races with 3 riders disputing the lead...sometimes all 4. BSPA need to get a DVD of that out to every potential major sponsor in the country. Only downsides: Why do the kids only get one race each? and why at 5.30pm when the stadium is almost empty? Presentation lacked a bit...when the riders came round individually why weren't they introduced over the PA? PA was rubbish on top tier. McDougal brother were inaudible (which wasn't a bad thing), and the poor sods had to stand round for an eternity waiting for someone to start the tape. Black woman wasn't much better, Ray Quinn was OK, but suffered from the poor sound quality. Chas and Dave thankfully didn't last long. A bit of that Rabbit thingy song, then I wondered why they were singing Amarillo, only to find that they'd already buggered off without singing Snooker Loopy and we were back to the PA. But still..the best GP ever.... The biggest crowd...brilliant racing...the right winner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent Vega Posted July 1, 2007 Report Share Posted July 1, 2007 Mr Leslie Best GP ever no chance didnt you see the Polish GP last year fella. You must of been doing yer stuff with Ulrika instead and missed it. Get to specsavers guvnor VV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T.N.T. Posted July 1, 2007 Report Share Posted July 1, 2007 One good piece of Sky interviewing went un noticed though Scott Nicholls said "I have really got the this going since Lonigo last year" we all know what he did there after the interview dont we !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Leslie Posted July 1, 2007 Report Share Posted July 1, 2007 Mr Leslie Best GP ever no chance didnt you see the Polish GP last year fella. yes, and last night's racing was far better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzzybee Posted July 1, 2007 Report Share Posted July 1, 2007 Fantastic GP. I still cant believe Bomber won!!...Chris Bomber Harris won at cardiff. Its really not sinking in at the moment. Great racing last night Ive been to all but one Cardiff's and its certainly the best one yet. Just hope Bomber can carry on this form in Prague!!....And for the bees Well Done Chris! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subedei Posted July 1, 2007 Report Share Posted July 1, 2007 In a word, no. The racing was better in 2004. The track broke up terribly last night and materially affected the opportunities of a few riders, most notably, of course, Nicki P in the semi-final. However, such track conditions are perfect for young Harris and he took full advantage of them - fair play to him. There couldn't be a more popular winner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW17 Bulldog Posted July 1, 2007 Report Share Posted July 1, 2007 We've been to all 7 and this was the best. Spoke to one or two who thought that was only cos' Bomber did the biz, but I thought the racing was good even in the early heats. Nicholls and Crump, when Crump outfoxed him provoked a text from a non speedway mate, saying "that was actually quality". Took my 4 year old for the first time, and thank god for ear defenders! Was worried that he wouldn't sit tight through it all, but he absolutely loved it. Gives Sky something to dine out on (no bad thing), and the BSPA must use this to kick on, after some worrying times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob B Posted July 1, 2007 Report Share Posted July 1, 2007 (edited) Mr Leslie Best GP ever no chance didnt you see the Polish GP last year fella. You must of been doing yer stuff with Ulrika instead and missed it. Get to specsavers guvnor VV <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I was at Polish GP last year and you can't compare it to last night, last night was the best. Just watched it back on sky, and like Keith Huwen said, it was hard to remember a race that there wasn't some passing in apart from the first couple. The problem is next year will seem pretty crap because it will be hard to be like that again. Edited July 1, 2007 by Rob B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanTheMan Posted July 1, 2007 Report Share Posted July 1, 2007 It only needs one word to describe it...............wow!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sportsnut Posted July 1, 2007 Report Share Posted July 1, 2007 Agree with most comments, this was my seventh and potentially last Cardiff due to relocation to another country. Here are my observations, they are my opinions and are not nessecarily the right ones. 1. Was the best result possible both for being a brit and for caning the bookies with a 123 2. Racing of the highest quality with the correct sportsmanship to go with it. 3. Absolute rubbish entrance. 4. Entertainment inaudible and seriuosly needs a massive improvement so many good acts out there that would die for that sort of crowd to play to. 5. Knowing that whatever the weather throws at us the meeting will survive. 6. Track as improved over the 7 years. 7. Attending the best spectacle and having people around you that are patriotic to the end but are still able to applaud and cheer all talent on display. This was the best Gp of the last 7 at Cardiff and hopefully will not be my last but if it is then could not have asked for a better finale to see a brit stand on the top of the rostrum and acclaim a truly awesome rider. Roll on Germany in October. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbin' Along Posted July 1, 2007 Report Share Posted July 1, 2007 I've now been to all the Cardiff GPS - and after I said I'd never go to one 'cos I didn't want to put money into Ole Olsen's pocket! Anyhow - every year I say how it's been the best one yet, and this was no exception. I agree that bringing the riders in on their bikes was a bit pants. But I bless the genius who finally realised that speedway and rock music go hand in hand. Inspired! The pre-event "entertainment" if you can call it that - was second rate. Surely by now we could get some one decent? The first GP at Cardiff had the late, great Edwin Starr, and it's gone down hill from there - Suzi Quatro miming, some reject from Girls Aloud and Bonnie Tyler - I ask you! Apart from noxious fumes from a chap seated in front of me (see "where are you sitting" thread) I had a great time - my view was sometimes obscured by people standing up in front of me - but then that was because either Chris or Scotty were in the race. I had to wait unti after I came home and saw my video to see Bomber crossing the line in the final! Worth the wait though. The PA system near us was fine - and the announcer scored points as well, keeping the crowd up and going. Rumour has it he's the Eastie announcer - is this true? I always love the fact the there is never any trouble - the Poles have a great time and their fun is infectious. I think the only time I've ever seen any trouble is when a group of fans - from their flags they were Poles - decided to urinate off the 4th floor of a car park last year. Unhygenic certainly, but no one was knifed or shot or beaten up. The one question that foxed me all night - why did the stewards close the gates off just before the riders came out for their signing session? I can't remember them doing that in other years. When people were finally let in, it nearly caused a stampede up to the signing area. On the good side of things - no handbag searches. Perhaps they've realised that speedway fans don't throw bottles/glasses etc at each other - I managed to take a bottle of Irn Bru and a couple of cartons of orange juice in this time and mother in law didn't have her usual annual battle to take water in - she needs it for a medical condition and in other years has had to fight them to get it in. The track was no worse than I've seen it in previous years. Yes it's a shame because Parken had a brilliant track - I wonder why the track in Denmark was so special? Could it have anything to do with Mr Olsen being Danish? Hmm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW17 Bulldog Posted July 1, 2007 Report Share Posted July 1, 2007 On the good side of things - no handbag searches. Perhaps they've realised that speedway fans don't throw bottles/glasses etc at each other - I managed to take a bottle of Irn Bru and a couple of cartons of orange juice in this time and mother in law didn't have her usual annual battle to take water in - she needs it for a medical condition and in other years has had to fight them to get it in. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> We went in through gate 1, and the bag searches seemed quite intensive. Had our 4 year old with us and had some crisps, fruit shoots and water in a bag. When it seemed clear we were in a jobsworth queue we switched queues and a nice fella said I shouldn't let them through but the little fella needs a drink. Thanks to that steward for the common sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob B Posted July 1, 2007 Report Share Posted July 1, 2007 I always love the fact the there is never any trouble - the Poles have a great time and their fun is infectious. I think the only time I've ever seen any trouble is when a group of fans - from their flags they were Poles - decided to urinate off the 4th floor of a car park last year. Unhygenic certainly, but no one was knifed or shot or beaten up. On the good side of things - no handbag searches. Perhaps they've realised that speedway fans don't throw bottles/glasses etc at each other - I managed to take a bottle of Irn Bru and a couple of cartons of orange juice in this time and mother in law didn't have her usual annual battle to take water in - she needs it for a medical condition and in other years has had to fight them to get it in. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Couple of points some of our group were sat on third bend top teir and towards the end they said there was a lot of trouble between some Polish and English fans and a big fight broke out and Police came in and escorted them out. Also at the entrance we went in near the third bend by the river, the bags checking by security was stricter then ever but they were doing it before you got to the turnstiles not inside, must of been at least 30+ of them with big bins to put bottles in. I still managed to get two bottles of coke in my back pockets under my coat though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chivs Posted July 1, 2007 Report Share Posted July 1, 2007 Was a great nights racing and entertainment. With the temporary tracks you will always get a bit of unpredictability but the riders knew where the bumps and grooves were - if they chose to ride into them then more fool them Awesome performance from Bomber Thought Scotty deserved his semi final place for his efforts Nice to see Crumpy knuckle down and produce probably his best ride of the GP season in overhauling Scotty Lovely to see Hans, AJ and Nicki get up after their crashes And one final comment.....just how many Poles were there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shazzybird Posted July 1, 2007 Report Share Posted July 1, 2007 But there seemed hardly anyone in the BT stand. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> That's because they knew I was there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz W Posted July 1, 2007 Report Share Posted July 1, 2007 It was my 9th British Grand Prix(5 at Cardiff) and I thought it was the best one yet. Well done to Bomber and also well done to Greg, there aren't many riders in the GP that would of given Bomber that much room after looking over their right shoulder down the back straight(no names mentioned, but i think we know who they are) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCB Posted July 1, 2007 Report Share Posted July 1, 2007 But still..the best GP ever.... The biggest crowd...brilliant racing...the right winner.Sums it up. Best GP ever no chance didnt you see the Polish GP last year fella.Even with hindsight the Vega gets it wrong. Still, I'm sure he had all his cash on Bomber to win!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dietbowers Posted July 1, 2007 Report Share Posted July 1, 2007 It was my 9th British Grand Prix(5 at Cardiff) and I thought it was the best one yet. Well done to Bomber and also well done to Greg, there aren't many riders in the GP that would of given Bomber that much room after looking over their right shoulder down the back straight(no names mentioned, but i think we know who they are) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> worst mistake he made,if he had`nt of looked he would`nt have allowed the cutback option for bomber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTL Posted July 2, 2007 Report Share Posted July 2, 2007 (edited) This was my 5th and as "Tony from Tile-It-All" says it was the BESTEST EVER. My only only gripe was the late? withdrawal of the adult programme for all adult tickets bought before Dec 31. I know a lot of people like me thought the same that the proggie was free. Edited July 2, 2007 by BTL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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