Pinny Posted January 28, 2011 Report Share Posted January 28, 2011 Well it seems to if you "Google" Newport Speedway, what you get is the unofficial, which looks official Mike Manning Web site.surly if your looking for the official website thats what you should get, most people dont bother with the http this that .com.org or . whhatever, they just "google" Newport Speedway A function for the OFFICIAL site to appear on google has been applied for and within weeks should be active. Most speedway fans will probably either have the official site already bookmarked or will find it via a links page they may have book marked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconreble Posted January 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2011 http://www.newportwasps.co = official http://www.newport-speedway.org = unofficial (run by a Somerset fan) Could you not favourite both sites and label them so you know whats what? The www.newport-speedway.org is not run by a Somerset Fan <personal remarks removed - personal attacks are not allowed on this forum and we want nothing to do with them> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWS Posted January 28, 2011 Report Share Posted January 28, 2011 The www.newport-speedway.org is not run by a Somerset Fan <personal remarks removed - personal attacks are not allowed on this forum and we want nothing to do with them> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diesel Posted January 28, 2011 Report Share Posted January 28, 2011 The www.newport-speedway.org is not run by a Somerset Fan <personal remarks removed - personal attacks are not allowed on this forum and we want nothing to do with them> LOLWUT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinny Posted January 29, 2011 Report Share Posted January 29, 2011 The www.newport-speedway.org is not run by a Somerset Fan <personal remarks removed - personal attacks are not allowed on this forum and we want nothing to do with them> Isnt it? Mike Manning runs www.newport-speedway.org despite being a Rebels fan for years, or do you disagree with this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrow boy Posted December 12, 2011 Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 No idea what Manning is doing but http://www.newportwasps.co IS the official NEWPORT WASPS website. It covers only the NEWPORT WASPS and not the Hornets as well. Mannings site is unofficial and so is his fan forum. There is NOT an official Newport fans forum. But the riders statistics page only contains riders names. No matches ridden, no rides taken and no points scored. In fact no use at all. Can anyone fill in the blanks please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diesel Posted December 12, 2011 Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 I'm sure it was worth reviving this year old thread for that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovey Posted December 12, 2011 Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 All* official websites are accessible via "namenickname.co", eg. ipswichwitches.co ... although they may well resolve to a different domain. * Apart from Lakeside ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrow boy Posted December 12, 2011 Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 I'm sure it was worth reviving this year old thread for that. I was looking for the information stated and I came across this and thought I'd try another tack which if successful yes it is worth it. I don't seem to be having any joy though do I? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinny Posted December 13, 2011 Report Share Posted December 13, 2011 Site is ready for 2012 season... no 2011 reports, profiles or stats will be used on the website from now on . I suggest you email Laurence Rogers if you would like a complete run down of stats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Main Man Posted December 13, 2011 Report Share Posted December 13, 2011 thanks Lewis!! Seriously e-mail me at : laurencerogers@blueyonder.co.uk and I will get Statto on the case!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diceyccfc1966 Posted December 13, 2011 Report Share Posted December 13, 2011 Think Wanna as done some very good work on the website. Was impressed with the promotors question and answer forum . 50 members have registered on the forum to date so things are on the up. Just an idea but maybe we can do a similar exercise for the new year classic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinny Posted December 13, 2011 Report Share Posted December 13, 2011 Thanks Dicey. I work quite often away from home now which limits my access to a PC at weekends which isn't much of an issue throughout the winter, it is during the season when it becomes an issue. A few people have offered help but it isn't as simple as turning a PC on an editting the site... you need to completely know what to do and you need a good feel for the site, i.e not just writing in any old colour or font. We have 3 more months to fully resolve this issue so fingers crossed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diceyccfc1966 Posted December 13, 2011 Report Share Posted December 13, 2011 Thanks Dicey. I work quite often away from home now which limits my access to a PC at weekends which isn't much of an issue throughout the winter, it is during the season when it becomes an issue. A few people have offered help but it isn't as simple as turning a PC on an editting the site... you need to completely know what to do and you need a good feel for the site, i.e not just writing in any old colour or font. We have 3 more months to fully resolve this issue so fingers crossed. Yeah I would be no good either , I'm often out the country. Good luck in finding someone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikem2 Posted December 18, 2011 Report Share Posted December 18, 2011 (edited) http://www.newportwasps.co = official http://www.newport-speedway.org = unofficial (run by a Somerset fan) Could you not favourite both sites and label them so you know whats what? Please read my comments below, there is NO intended malice....... BUT they do contain the TRUTH! Read it please and then re-read it to make sure you understand the points that I am trying to make. I almost never get involved with posts where there seems to be negativity, in fact I try to keep away most times, but your comments here (and eslewhere) 'Wanna' (Lewis I believe) are both un-founded and that they often inspire bad feeling... towards me which eventually rubs off on my family and makes Newport Speedway look a bit of a laughing stock. FACT 1). In August 2010, me and my family were invited over to Newport Speedway as guests after they had heard of the unfortunate occurences at somerset Speedway that had befallen us after 11 years of support as fans and sponsors. FACT 2). Newport Speedway had NO website whatsoever at that time. The webmaster was unable, for personal reasons, to carry on with it. FACT 3). As I had been doing, for better or worse ,the somerset website for 11 years I offered to do a website for Newport Speedway. Nothing cloak and dagger! The Mallett family were happy for me to do this as it had no presence on the web at that time. FACT 4). Me and my family are, first, middle and last, speedway fans. When somerset opened it's speedway doors we became fans, and later sponsors. After 11 years we left somerset speedway, and then we became speedway nomads until our invitation to Newport. We were, mostly, made very welcome and Thoroughly enjoyed our speedway once again. We are now about to start our 2nd season but Lewis your comments and insults leave me and the family a little unsure. FACT 5). The MOST important one. Lewis, if you promise to carry on with the Newport Website without fail next year then I will HAPPILY close down the 'other' site...that was originally requested by the Mallett family! It will give me more time to just enjoy the sport. I'll keep the webspace just for my photos and possibly the track shop. You are obviously a proper programmer, it shows in your site. I, on the other hand, am just an amateur...it shows in the my site! Sadly I imagine that certain folk, yourself included, feel that me and my family are not really Newport fans. That we are interlopers.... READ FACT 4) again....then re-read it!! We have made some REALLY good friends over there on the 'darkside' and, at the risk of repeating myself, are really enjoying our speedway again. I am happy that we can put a little into the sport that we love so much. Don't spoil it for us Lewis! Mike Manning Edited December 18, 2011 by MikeM2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piston197 Posted December 18, 2011 Report Share Posted December 18, 2011 At the end of the day,the old adage "all publicity is good publicity" is not necessarily true,you only have to ask Gerald Rattner,I have used both sites at various times,a lot of times both appeared for various reasons to be a little late with news,results etc,but between these two,the british speedway forum and speedway updates coupled with the Wasp's hotline,i usually found out the info i was seeking.It's a pity this has descended to an a** kicking contest as both sites have their merits and users have their favourites .Both webmasters have to give up their time to run these sites,maybe a little less ego and a bit more co-operation might be the order of the day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Backless Posted December 18, 2011 Report Share Posted December 18, 2011 Always a good idea for the sometime-when-not-in-a-huff web wizard to antagonise the club sponsor! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diceyccfc1966 Posted December 18, 2011 Report Share Posted December 18, 2011 Please read my comments below, there is NO intended malice....... BUT they do contain the TRUTH! Read it please and then re-read it to make sure you understand the points that I am trying to make. I almost never get involved with posts where there seems to be negativity, in fact I try to keep away most times, but your comments here (and eslewhere) 'Wanna' (Lewis I believe) are both un-founded and that they often inspire bad feeling... towards me which eventually rubs off on my family and makes Newport Speedway look a bit of a laughing stock. FACT 1). In August 2010, me and my family were invited over to Newport Speedway as guests after they had heard of the unfortunate occurences at somerset Speedway that had befallen us after 11 years of support as fans and sponsors. FACT 2). Newport Speedway had NO website whatsoever at that time. The webmaster was unable, for personal reasons, to carry on with it. FACT 3). As I had been doing, for better or worse ,the somerset website for 11 years I offered to do a website for Newport Speedway. Nothing cloak and dagger! The Mallett family were happy for me to do this as it had no presence on the web at that time. FACT 4). Me and my family are, first, middle and last, speedway fans. When somerset opened it's speedway doors we became fans, and later sponsors. After 11 years we left somerset speedway, and then we became speedway nomads until our invitation to Newport. We were, mostly, made very welcome and Thoroughly enjoyed our speedway once again. We are now about to start our 2nd season but Lewis your comments and insults leave me and the family a little unsure. FACT 5). The MOST important one. Lewis, if you promise to carry on with the Newport Website without fail next year then I will HAPPILY close down the 'other' site...that was originally requested by the Mallett family! It will give me more time to just enjoy the sport. I'll keep the webspace just for my photos and possibly the track shop. You are obviously a proper programmer, it shows in your site. I, on the other hand, am just an amateur...it shows in the my site! Sadly I imagine that certain folk, yourself included, feel that me and my family are not really Newport fans. That we are interlopers.... READ FACT 4) again....then re-read it!! We have made some REALLY good friends over there on the 'darkside' and, at the risk of repeating myself, are really enjoying our speedway again. I am happy that we can put a little into the sport that we love so much. Don't spoil it for us Lewis! Mike Manning I'm sure everyone welcomes your sponsorship for Newport. Could you not provide the photos/videos for the official site ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orderly Posted December 18, 2011 Report Share Posted December 18, 2011 I'm sure everyone welcomes your sponsorship for Newport. Could you not provide the photos/videos for the official site ? there are OFFICAL TRACK PHOTOGROPHERS that supply the official web site. no disrespect to MM but it could affect their earning potential, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Snackette Posted December 18, 2011 Report Share Posted December 18, 2011 (edited) I think every track should have OFFICIAL TRACK PHOTOGROPHERS!!!!!!!! Or perhaps it's just a Welsh thing???!!! Edited December 18, 2011 by Mr Snackette Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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