Silver Bee Posted August 11, 2008 Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 Freddie rode for Wolves there, at the end of last season. Scored the same as Sitera ! Don't remember Bjerre riding... Didn't Bjerre 'guest' for Birmingham in the meeting against Wolves? Or was that just the Wolves leg? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pollyanna 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 ! Thanks Steve. That will be fine. two elderly people in our party who can't stand for too long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
czechhero Posted August 12, 2008 Report Share Posted August 12, 2008 Drury often talks rubbish. I'm compiling a list....................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tocha Posted August 13, 2008 Report Share Posted August 13, 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. Had a reply now confirming tickets will be on sale at turnstiles and plenty of spectator capacity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted August 13, 2008 Report Share Posted August 13, 2008 You can sit by the dog track. Either bring a chair or pull one out from the bar, that's allowed. Great view. We should get some good racing as there is normally plenty of passing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Turner Posted August 13, 2008 Report Share Posted August 13, 2008 You can sit by the dog track. Either bring a chair or pull one out from the bar, that's allowed. Great view. Could you elaborate on that please ? Mainly the 'sit by the dog track' bit And you DO realise there'll be an airfence up don't you ? I'm looking forward to the meeting, and to seeing how many people can squeeze in and still get to watch ! I'm convinced a lot of people will be complaining during and afterwards...but not if they're adding extra facilities of course. Having been told that there were allegedly 6,000+ on the night of my first visit there (which is way beyond the limits of my imagination !)...I'm intrigued now as to what the announced gate will be for this one. I'd imagine they'll get around 3,000 in, assuming they switch things around from their normal race night setup. As things stand, you can't watch from bends 3 and 4, nor the back straight, and only a tiny part of bend 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M08 Posted August 13, 2008 Report Share Posted August 13, 2008 Didn't Bjerre 'guest' for Birmingham in the meeting against Wolves? Or was that just the Wolves leg? It was the Wolves Leg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandie Posted August 13, 2008 Report Share Posted August 13, 2008 (edited) I really dont know what to do now. Can anyone say YES or NO to the question that additional seating is being set up please. I have no intention of going if Im going to waste my money and be frustrated all evening. Just got to find the thread that had the address to get my rain off (Kings Lynn) ticket refunded if I decide its not worth it. Which is a shame as I really wanted to see this meeting. Edited August 13, 2008 by Sandie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blazeaway Posted August 13, 2008 Report Share Posted August 13, 2008 I'm compiling a list....................... To quote the Courteeners "There's not enough paper in the world..." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffster Posted August 14, 2008 Report Share Posted August 14, 2008 Have booked the afternoon off for this one. I plan on arriving in Birmingham around 16.30 - 17.00, so will I be able to park at the stadium, or will I need to park at the One Stop Shopping Centre ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M08 Posted August 14, 2008 Report Share Posted August 14, 2008 Have booked the afternoon off for this one. I plan on arriving in Birmingham around 16.30 - 17.00, so will I be able to park at the stadium, or will I need to park at the One Stop Shopping Centre ? It's best to park at the One Stop. When I was at Birmingham last season, it cost £2.50 to park your car, and apparently the One Stop is free. I arrived when they were on parade, so had to park in the stadium car park. If you've got some time, which it seems you will, park in the One Stop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffster Posted August 14, 2008 Report Share Posted August 14, 2008 It's best to park at the One Stop. When I was at Birmingham last season, it cost £2.50 to park your car, and apparently the One Stop is free. I arrived when they were on parade, so had to park in the stadium car park. If you've got some time, which it seems you will, park in the One Stop. Thanks MO8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
21st century heathen Posted August 15, 2008 Report Share Posted August 15, 2008 (edited) Forgive me if I'm repeating anything, but first-timers (particularly) may find this useful. B'ham have also announced further parking will be available. Details here. p.s. Not really my place to say this, but I will. It's very important to the Brummies that the neighboughs are kept happy, so please don't park in the streets around the stadium. The One Stop has plenty of free parking, and is only a few minutes walk across the road from the stadium. Edited August 15, 2008 by 21st century heathen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adder Posted August 15, 2008 Report Share Posted August 15, 2008 I really dont know what to do now. Can anyone say YES or NO to the question that additional seating is being set up please. I have no intention of going if Im going to waste my money and be frustrated all evening. Blimey. Not only do you want meetings moved to suit you you also now want stadiums to install seating especially for you to rest your arris. Who do you think you are?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
czechhero Posted August 15, 2008 Report Share Posted August 15, 2008 Forgive me if I'm repeating anything, but first-timers (particularly) may find this useful. B'ham have also announced further parking will be available. Details here. p.s. Not really my place to say this, but I will. It's very important to the Brummies that the neighboughs are kept happy, so please don't park in the streets around the stadium. The One Stop has plenty of free parking, and is only a few minutes walk across the road from the stadium. Top post 21CH. Good to see the club working with the Uni too, a good sign that, hopefully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cometsfan2k4 Posted August 15, 2008 Report Share Posted August 15, 2008 Considering going down for this meeting, not sure yet though, depends whether its going to be a nice night, cant be botherd making the trip if I am going to be standing getting wet lol. Whats the traffic like round the stadium area? What time would people recommend getting there etc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCB Posted August 16, 2008 Report Share Posted August 16, 2008 Whats the traffic like round the stadium area? What time would people recommend getting there etc... It's normally very free flowing and I've yet to have an issue. Time wise I'll probably aim to be there for about 6ish just so I can get myself a prime viewing place! If you've never been before allow 10 minutes to find the one stop shop car park, you may be able to see it but actually getting there in a car is difficult the first time and another 5 to get to the stadium. Queuing to get in at Brum is not a rarity but then it's often only a 5 minute wait at the most. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShirleyBee Posted August 16, 2008 Report Share Posted August 16, 2008 (edited) 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 ! At league matches most of the tables at the front of the grandstand are reserved. Whether this will be the same for this meeting I do not know. Edited August 17, 2008 by ShirleyBee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini Posted August 16, 2008 Report Share Posted August 16, 2008 If you've never been before allow 10 minutes to find the one stop shop car park.... How come this one stop shop car park doesn't mind scores of speedway fans cars taking up their parking spaces? Normally at supermarkets, for example, there is a limit of two hours and I'm sure that's the job Joanne had a while ago; making sure no-one stayed for more than 2 hours on her little patch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cometsfan2k4 Posted August 17, 2008 Report Share Posted August 17, 2008 Are there definately tickets available on the day because theres been alot said about them already being sold out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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