a4poster Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 Looking forward to Friday September 18th I see this years Grand Prix Challenge is due to be held at Coventry. Does anyone know if Sky has any intention of covering this meeting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenn Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 Looking forward to Friday September 18th I see this years Grand Prix Challenge is due to be held at Coventry. Does anyone know if Sky has any intention of covering this meeting? They don't normally!! I reckon this meeting will suffer a disappointing turnout from supporters! With "Lemo's Big One" being on the same night and Jason Crump amongst the names riding there, it could be a crowd stealer. It comes to something when folk from Cov will be travelling to Somerset rather than going to Brandon!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaalDaveRacing Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 havent a clue , but come on NEMO!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Bee Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 25 quid to stand where I normally stand at a league match for what isn't a stunning line-up isn't appealing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richspeedway Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 I doubt it will be on Sky but I will be there with my Finland flag cheering on Nemo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCB Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 Does anyone know if Sky has any intention of covering this meeting? It's possible. The GP challenge is normally covered by a local broadbcaster. I'm almost certainly going to Someset that night, Crump, Zagar and PK at Somerset vs Zorro, Smoli and Nieminen at Brandon. Not a hard decision! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsloes 1928 nearly Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 (edited) What IS the line-up then..? Funny that people say the GPs are so great but there's little interest in the only meeting which actually allows people to qualify (rather than be selected by someone at a desk!) for it!! Contrast with the huge interest in the past and huge excitement of penultimate rounds of the World Championship: the '76 & '77 Intercontinental Finals at Wembley & White City respectively spring to mind.... Edited August 4, 2009 by Parsloes 1928 nearly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadders Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 (edited) 25 quid to stand where I normally stand at a league match for what isn't a stunning line-up isn't appealing.Not a stunning line up, but not a bad one either ..... Some people have paid £65 for next years Cardiff GP tickets, without the guarantee that the racing will be any good. What IS the line-up then..? GP Challenge Line Up Edited August 4, 2009 by Shadders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsloes 1928 nearly Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 GP Challenge Line Up Many thanx. And I think that's a VERY good line-up. A 'proper' 16 rider, 20 heat meeting with just the top three berths to chase... Should make it mega competitive.. I might go up for this one... Certainly appeals far more to me than a pointless GP' round'...!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatekeeper522 Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 Bet Scotty wishes he was going Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Witch Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 (edited) A decent line up, better than I expected. I think Jarek and Pepe are sufficient incentive for me to go. Got the day booked off already. Edited August 4, 2009 by London Witch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topaz325 Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 Looks like a great line up to me, should be some cracking races. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandie Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 It may be local but I think we will be heading south to Lemo's testimonial as the GP line up doesnt appeal that much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iris123 Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 Funny that people say the GPs are so great but there's little interest in the only meeting which actually allows people to qualify (rather than be selected by someone at a desk!) for it!! Contrast with the huge interest in the past and huge excitement of penultimate rounds of the World Championship: the '76 & '77 Intercontinental Finals at Wembley & White City respectively spring to mind.... Because it is a usually a couple of duffers who qualify...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCB Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 Funny that people say the GPs are so great but there's little interest in the only meeting which actually allows people to qualify (rather than be selected by someone at a desk!) for it!! The reason its the "only meeting which actually allows people to qualify" is because there have been 6 other meeting to get to this point, thats excluding any National rounds held by each country. Every half decent rider in the UK had the chance to qualify. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady s Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 25 quid to stand where I normally stand at a league match for what isn't a stunning line-up isn't appealing. if it is £25 per person for this i have just changed my mind about comimg to this one there is no way i am going to pay £50 plus programe will just watach on upadtes . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajh Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 (edited) Was thinking of attending this but having second thoughts now that I've seen it's £25 to get in Edited August 4, 2009 by ajh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haza Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 Was thinking of attending this but having second thoughts now that I've seen it's £25 to get in We was at the GP Challenge last year at Zielona Gora and i doubt there was 1000 people there tickets there was well over priced and the Poles stayed away i would have hope lessons would have been learned from last season on ticket prices but by the sound of things they have not . This should be a very good meeting just a shame not many will be there to see it if Sky cover it there will be even less there . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandie Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 We was at the GP Challenge last year at Zielona Gora and i doubt there was 1000 people there tickets there was well over priced and the Poles stayed away i would have hope lessons would have been learned from last season on ticket prices but by the sound of things they have not . This should be a very good meeting just a shame not many will be there to see it if Sky cover it there will be even less there . I doubt Sky will cover - they havent any other year! And as you say - last year the stadium was empty. The ZG fans were not prepared to pay the over inflated prices (or couldnt pay) but I guess they think us Brits are stupid enough to pay out!!! HHmm - we shall see!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orion Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 I The ZG fans were not prepared to pay the over inflated prices (or couldnt pay) but I guess they think us Brits are stupid enough to pay out!!! Should be a full house then . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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