SCB Posted October 14, 2007 Report Share Posted October 14, 2007 I'd have to agree, the GP riders don't necessarily make good Brighton riders. The best/more exciting riders are the Russians and Poles, Billy Janniro, Ed Kennett and Martin Dugard but I think it's wrong to name riders (albeit with "waiting confirmation") who have not agreed to ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indoorspeedway.co.uk Posted October 15, 2007 Report Share Posted October 15, 2007 I'd have to agree, the GP riders don't necessarily make good Brighton riders. The best/more exciting riders are the Russians and Poles, Billy Janniro, Ed Kennett and Martin Dugard but I think it's wrong to name riders (albeit with "waiting confirmation") who have not agreed to ride. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Good morning to all, Maybe you are right it was wrong to put riders names on the web site waiting comfirmation, But these rider i have talked to about the meeting and they were going to give me an answer a bit closer to the time of the event or at the end of there season. During this time the riders were thinking about riding So in my eyes this is not a "NO" from the riders! " so waiting confirmation" As i am sure that if you had the chance to see a top rider who was thinking about riding and i had promised a place to a lower rider i would keep my promise and let the lower rider take his place. This is why i am waiting cnfirmation on riders. This is also to show members of the public that i am not sitting on my rear end just waiting for riders to come to me and put a field thats a lower standard as in years before. I dont see any problem with putting riders names who i have asked or waiting confirmation. As soon as i had an answer from the rider the name was taken off the site. I could give you a long list of riders who have said they are on holiday, its not there thing, or just do not want to ride in the event. I have not listed there names to shame them. So tell me where its wrong to name riders? But to put the record straight Chris Harris will not be there. Nikki will not be there. Regards Martin Dugard www.indoorspeedway.co.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky Bobby Posted October 15, 2007 Report Share Posted October 15, 2007 Must say i'm very intrigued about this event. What sort of racing does this track normally produce? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandie Posted October 15, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2007 Must say i'm very intrigued about this event. What sort of racing does this track normally produce? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> The event is brilliant. The racing is fun. Dont go expecting stylish racing, its more about grit wobble and gutsy performances. But it has never set out to be anything else. Its a Christmas party and a great get together. That isnt meant to be a negative, I love Brighton but still need to persude my daughters to attend this year. So anyone out there who knows them, please put a bit of pressure their way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazysue Posted October 15, 2007 Report Share Posted October 15, 2007 And anyone who knows my parents, put pressure on them to have a couple of my kids so I can go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted October 15, 2007 Report Share Posted October 15, 2007 I don't think i'll be going this year.. great day out, but the late night is not good when you need to get up early for work the next morning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakzay Posted October 16, 2007 Report Share Posted October 16, 2007 The racing is fun it`s just like watching four fly running around a saucer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky Bobby Posted October 16, 2007 Report Share Posted October 16, 2007 The racing is fun it`s just like watching four fly running around a saucer <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Have you ever saw this happen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brummiestormer Posted October 16, 2007 Report Share Posted October 16, 2007 Jason Lyons and Shawn McConnell have now been added to the line up I see. Indoor Website Link <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hoping to get a few Brummie fans down to this now !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jemma Posted October 17, 2007 Report Share Posted October 17, 2007 The event is brilliant. The racing is fun. Dont go expecting stylish racing, its more about grit wobble and gutsy performances. But it has never set out to be anything else. Its a Christmas party and a great get together. That isnt meant to be a negative, I love Brighton but still need to persude my daughters to attend this year. So anyone out there who knows them, please put a bit of pressure their way. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Would agree with all that Sandie! I love Brighton, it's a great day out, and good chance to catch up with people and gossip about who is going to be signing for who in 2008, among other things lol. Haven't a clue who is going with me this year from down Oxford way, but I do know that I will be staying with my mum in Brighton in a few weeks and buying my tickets from the box office at the same time. So don't all rush at once if you want to get a seat next to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsloes 1928 nearly Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 Can only make the afternoon part of the event this year (the 1pm start..). Will this be a Pairs event like previous years or is it going to be different (seem to recall some mention that it might be a 4TT..)?? Been trying to access the web-site but it's been unavailable for a little while..?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazysue Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 Looks like I am going to miss this meeting out this year after going to the last 4 or 5 of them. Real shame but childcare is increasingly difficult to organise and I can no way afford to take my brood with me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadders Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 We can't go now, cos the other half has to work that day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrB Posted November 24, 2007 Report Share Posted November 24, 2007 (edited) Will this be a Pairs event like previous years or is it going to be different (seem to recall some mention that it might be a 4TT..)?? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Looks like its back to a pairs event. This is from todays local paper The Argus.... Martin Dugard wants the people of Sussex to get involved in an indoor speedway treat. Dugard, the former Eastbourne Eagles points machine, has taken over sole promotion of the traditional pre-Christmas tear-up at the Brighton Centre. Formerly well known as the Brighton Bonanza, the event, on Sunday, December 9, is now being called simply Indoor Speedway. Former co-promoter Jon Cook, who moved from Eastbourne Eagles to Lakeside Hammers shortly after the tenth running of the Bonanza last December, is no longer involved. Dugard, a huge favourite at Arlington Stadium in his riding days, has assembled a highly competitive field headed by Elite League riders Lewis Bridger (Eastbourne), Edward Kennett (Poole), Oliver Allen (Coventry) and Danny King (Peterborough). Simon Gustafsson, the end-of-season Eastbourne signing expected to return to Arlington next year, is also there, along with his father Henka, the former Poole, Belle Vue and Sweden star. The Premier League has quality representation in the shape of vastly experienced Jason Lyons, who spent last season at Birmingham, and Sussex-based Redcar rider Dan Giffard, who knows the Centre track well. There will also be a lot of interest in how the foreign legion tackle Brighton's tiny circuit, not least Adrian Gomolski, the young Pole picked up by Poole last summer. Talk of world champion Nicki Pedersen, who now lives in this country, trying his hand at the event has proved wide of the mark but possibly only for the time being. And then there is Dugard himself, who had a great record in the Bonanza and will again be at the start gate. Dugard said: "I'm looking forward to it. It's the best field I can get without paying huge amounts to get a name in. "We need four coach loads of fans to pay for one big name. "Also the majority of them have had a hard season. "Nicki was going to do it but he and his fiancee are on holiday. "He has promised me he will do the event in the future. "The ticket sales have been about the same as always. The key for me is trying to get local people in as well more than just going for the speedway world in general. We're really keen to get people from Brighton and Sussex in to enjoy the event." Dugard added: "I'll definitely be riding. It's the only way I can get a ride these days." Such is the unique nature of the Brighton track, attracting big GP names does not necessarily guarantee top entertainment. Dugard's line-up looks a nice mix of good quality racers, many of whom have previous experience of riding at the Centre. The Brighton date is always popular with speedway fans but there was a feeling last year's event felt a bit flat compared to its predecessors. Apart from the new name and, hopefully, the sort of entertainment and energy which first made the Bonanza's name, fans might not notice a huge difference between this year's event and the 2006 offering. As usual, the day will be split into a Pairs competition and the individual Championship. Dugard had wanted the first half, starting at 1pm, to be a mini World Cup between England, Sweden, Poland and Rest Of The World but said: "The consensus was to stick with the Pairs format." The Championship, which Dugard won last year, gets under way at 6pm. Tickets for the day cost £28 for adults and £18 for children. They can be bought without a booking fee by printing the order form at indoorspeedway.co.uk or by visiting the Brighton Centre box office. They are also likely to be available on the day. Edited November 24, 2007 by MrB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragonsDen Posted November 29, 2007 Report Share Posted November 29, 2007 Can only make the afternoon part of the event this year (the 1pm start..). <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Looks like I may be making my first ever visit to this one. Don't really know exactly where it is and can anyone tell me what parking is like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indoorspeedway.co.uk Posted November 29, 2007 Report Share Posted November 29, 2007 Looks like its back to a pairs event. This is from todays local paper The Argus.... <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi all again, Just to update everyone on the format and the pairings for the Indoor at Brighton. PAIRS MEETING 1 EDWARD KENNETT 2 SEBASTIAN BRUCHEISER 3 SHAWN McCONNELL 4 ADRIAN GOMOLSKI 5 HENKA GUSTAFSSON 6 DAN GIFFARD 7 MARTIN DUGARD 8 EMIL IDZIOREK 9 LEWIS BRIDGER 10 MARCIN LIBERSKI 11 OLLI ALLEN 12 SIMON GUSTAFSON 13 JASON LYONS 14 RICKY WELLS 15 DANIEL KING 16 ADAM ROYNON 17 TOMMY ALLEN 18 JASON KING INDOOR SPEEDWAY CHAMPIONSHIP 1 SIMON GUSTAFSON 2 EMIL IDZIOREK 3 MARTIN DUGARD 4 OLLI ALLEN 5 EDWARD KENNETT 6 DANIEL KING 7 ADRIAN GOMOLSKI 8 MARCIN LIBERSKI 9 SEBASTIAN BRUCHEISER 10 LEWIS BRIDGER 11 DAN GIFFARD 12 ADAM ROYNON 13 HENKA GUSTAFSSON 14 JASON LYONS 15 RICKY WELLS 16 SHAWN McCONNELL 17 TOMMY ALLEN 18 JASON KING The pairs were matched up as best as possible to be fair to everyone, The Championship meeting was put in a hat and pulled out which seemed to be the fairest option. Regards Martin Dugard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevH Posted November 29, 2007 Report Share Posted November 29, 2007 Don't really know exactly where it is and can anyone tell me what parking is like? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Parking, my friend, is dire..........expect to pay around £10 if you can get in the multi-storeys around the Brighton Centre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indoorspeedway.co.uk Posted November 30, 2007 Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 Parking, my friend, is dire..........expect to pay around £10 if you can get in the multi-storeys around the Brighton Centre. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi all, Parking is not a problem as there are lots of carparks next to the Brighton Center but they are expensive. Best way if you have never been to Brighton before is to follow the signs to the centre of the city from the A27 or A23 till you get to the sea front. you should come at a round about next to the palace pier "thats the good one". Turn right at the round about so the sea is on your left and at the second set of lights turn right up west street to the car parks the Brighton center is the big building on the corner on the seafront you cant miss it . Big carparks are behind the Centre also under the Thistle hotel and along the seafront past the pier. Free Parking,. If you dont mind a walk then head east at the round about to the marina park in the carpark there as its free and either catch the park and ride bus to the city or walk along the coast it takes about 15- 20 mins to the Centre from there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norwichdarter Posted November 30, 2007 Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 all the best for this event martin your a legend sir!!!! i am in epsom next saturday so may stay down that way and make the trip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandie Posted November 30, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 Hi all, Parking is not a problem as there are lots of carparks next to the Brighton Center but they are expensive. Best way if you have never been to Brighton before is to follow the signs to the centre of the city from the A27 or A23 till you get to the sea front. you should come at a round about next to the palace pier "thats the good one". Turn right at the round about so the sea is on your left and at the second set of lights turn right up west street to the car parks the Brighton center is the big building on the corner on the seafront you cant miss it . Big carparks are behind the Centre also under the Thistle hotel and along the seafront past the pier. Free Parking,. If you dont mind a walk then head east at the round about to the marina park in the carpark there as its free and either catch the park and ride bus to the city or walk along the coast it takes about 15- 20 mins to the Centre from there. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Shhh - dont tell everyone - I may loose my parking space now!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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