Pollyanna Posted August 9, 2008 Report Share Posted August 9, 2008 If the temporary stand is granted then I will be coming along - if not I will be asking for a refund on my ticket that I still havent used since kings Lynn. I am less than 5 foot so I have no chance of seeing anything at this meeting having been before and knowing the problems. Very sad really as I think its really good for Birminham and also close to home Can anyone shed any light on if this is being discussed please We can sit in the Grandstand though can't we? We were planning to sit in the lower tier, as we will have two elderly people in our party who can't stand for too long. Can someone please tell me if this is right? Looking forward to my first visit to Perry Barr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocket Posted August 10, 2008 Report Share Posted August 10, 2008 Easy way to solve the problems,move it to Brandon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tocha Posted August 10, 2008 Report Share Posted August 10, 2008 Easy way to solve the problems,move it to Brandon. Brandon would have been an ideal choice but I think the idea is that no-one would have home track advantage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tocha Posted August 10, 2008 Report Share Posted August 10, 2008 I cant believe it only holds 1800 thats a very small stadium, I also remember 6000 for the alan hunt meeting but ive never been so not sure. Bit worried about the tickets but cant believe they have sold out. Can anyone clarify this? To try and settle this I have emailed the stadium office today asking that they confirm that there will be tickets available on the day and an idea of spectator capacity. I'll post details when I get a reply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moorski Posted August 10, 2008 Report Share Posted August 10, 2008 To try and settle this I have emailed the stadium office today asking that they confirm that there will be tickets available on the day and an idea of spectator capacity. I'll post details when I get a reply. I was told yesterday 'tocha' that the tickets were sold out by some guy who did not seem to know what he was on about, tried again today and booked them, albeit with a different person on the helpline. The Company selling them is called; see tickets Hope that is of help, I understand that a limited amount of tickets will be kept back for the night. The meeting does not need to be moved from Birmingham for any reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brummie Kev Posted August 10, 2008 Report Share Posted August 10, 2008 just a bit worried though that Birmingham only holds, what...1,800 people ? And with the air-fence up, only 800 of them will see anything more than just passing helmets ! Perry Barr I reckon could hold about 3000 -4000 for this meeting. There was 6000 for the alan hunt memorial meeting but you could stand on the 1/2 bend for that. With an airfence in place, viewing on the first second bend would be restricted. I would imagine they would put up another temporary stand on the bend to counter it. We average about 1500 for league meetings despite our indifferent season. Viewing at PB compared to other tracks isnt great but having a great race track thats usually quite grippy will make up for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Bee Posted August 10, 2008 Report Share Posted August 10, 2008 Viewing at PB compared to other tracks isnt great but having a great race track thats usually quite grippy will make up for it. It won't if no-one can see, will it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brummie Kev Posted August 10, 2008 Report Share Posted August 10, 2008 It won't if no-one can see will it? I didnt mean you cant see the track at all, just in some areas its not good in others like the first and second bend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Bee Posted August 10, 2008 Report Share Posted August 10, 2008 I didnt mean you cant see the track at all, just in some areas its not good in others like the first and second bend. That's a big chunk of the stadium that's not as good, isn't it? 1st and 2nd you won't be able to see, 3rd and 4th and backstraight you can't stand on. Hmmm.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
britmet Posted August 11, 2008 Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 Tickest still available at 8.50am monday, ( but Free Kids,-under 12 -causing them difficulty.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERACE Posted August 11, 2008 Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 Whats the number to get tickets? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racing Jase Posted August 11, 2008 Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 Say's on Birmingham's website you can pay-on-the day? http://www.birminghamspeedway.co.uk/page.php?100 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERACE Posted August 11, 2008 Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 Say's on Birmingham's website you can pay-on-the day? http://www.birminghamspeedway.co.uk/page.php?100 Thanks for this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Bee Posted August 11, 2008 Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 (edited) Drury is claiming none of the riders will have ridden Perry Barr before, pretty sure Bjerre and Lindgren have though. Harris now in as Hampel has pulled out. Schlein now 1st reserve so if anyone else pulls out, he's in. Edited August 11, 2008 by Silver Bee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pollyanna Posted August 11, 2008 Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 The line-up's not likely to affect the quality of the meeting. It'll be a good one, I'm sure. Just a bit worried though that Birmingham only holds, what...1,800 people ? And with the air-fence up, only 800 of them will see anything more than just passing helmets ! I'll be getting there early and climbing on the roof of the stand, just to be sure Couldn't care less who wins, I just want entertaining Can you tell me Steve if we will be able to sit in the lower tier of the Grandstand? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Turner Posted August 11, 2008 Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 Sorry, I meant to reply before and forgot... There's no outdoor seating at Perry Barr. Seating area is the bar. Nice bar mind, and a very good view. If you can stand being behind glass then it will be fine, but get there early ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCB Posted August 11, 2008 Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 Drury is claiming none of the riders will have ridden Perry Barr before, pretty sure Bjerre and Lindgren have though.Holder rode there twice last season. Drury often talks rubbish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Turner Posted August 11, 2008 Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 Drury is claiming none of the riders will have ridden Perry Barr before, pretty sure Bjerre and Lindgren have though. Harris now in as Hampel has pulled out. Schlein now 1st reserve so if anyone else pulls out, he's in. Freddie rode for Wolves there, at the end of last season. Scored the same as Sitera ! Don't remember Bjerre riding... Schlein rode in the Second City Trophy. Holder's been twice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagpuss Posted August 11, 2008 Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 Harris now in as Hampel has pulled out Is he injured? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Turner Posted August 11, 2008 Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 Is he injured? No, he probably just doesn't fancy paying for his flight and his mechanic... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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