steve19620 Posted July 8, 2012 Report Share Posted July 8, 2012 Hi there. Myself and partner are considering going to King's Lynn tomorrow. We both have tickets but are concerned whether to make the journey due to the weather. This will involve a long drive from Cheshire and an overnight stay (a total journey of over 300 miles). As the weather has been awful and a lot of rain has fallen we are cautious about going and attending an rain off. On the assumption the meeting would be restaged on Tuesday we would not be able to attend. Does anybody local to King's Lynn have any idea of the condition of the track and the local weather (current and tomorrow ?). Knowing BSI they will try to get the meeting on, but I would like to see some racing rather than a gaters paradise due to track preparation. Any comments please ? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nw42 Posted July 8, 2012 Report Share Posted July 8, 2012 Not in Norfolk mate, in fact I'm only about 20miles from you. I use this for local weather and they are never far out at all, http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2641181 Suggests some rain mid/late afternoon but a dry evening, I suppose it just depends how heavy the fall is but like you say every effort will be made to get it on. In your shoes if I had to make a decision today I would go for it based on what you have. Incidentally, the forecast for the Norfolk area for today is fairly dry after 5/6pm, so the track should be ok. Hope this helps a little but I'm sure someone in the area will reply too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star Lady Posted July 8, 2012 Report Share Posted July 8, 2012 I'm 2 miles from track and today has been dry since mid morning. However I wouldn't think todays weather has any bearing on the meeting at all. Buster is well known for his ability to completely re-lay a track in a couple of hours or so. Forecast for tomorrow is not too bad and if no one else does I'll try to update on weather in morning. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerseyman Posted July 8, 2012 Report Share Posted July 8, 2012 I so much want to see this on so fingers crossed for decent weather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psycho3a Posted July 8, 2012 Report Share Posted July 8, 2012 (edited) Weather updates would be greatly appreciated.. Im on my holidays near great Yarmouth and have managed a pass out to sneak back to kings Lynn .. The weather in Yarmouth has been dreadful it's rained heavy for about 12 hours but dry now.. Hopefully not to bad tomorrow Edit : it's now raining again 10 mins after post.. I spoke too soon Edited July 8, 2012 by psycho3a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhidassa Posted July 8, 2012 Report Share Posted July 8, 2012 I would hope with a meeting of this scale, the track would be covered. The meeting has to be on, after all. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LINGO Posted July 8, 2012 Report Share Posted July 8, 2012 What time does it start on monday? On the SGP website it says 7:30pm but on the Norfolk arena website it says 7! Which one is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racers and royals Posted July 8, 2012 Report Share Posted July 8, 2012 What time does it start on monday? On the SGP website it says 7:30pm but on the Norfolk arena website it says 7! Which one is it? FIM regs say start 7.30pm 1st race 7.40 pm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhidassa Posted July 8, 2012 Report Share Posted July 8, 2012 I was working off the BSPA, which said 7.30pm, as I'd assumed. I've double checked on the SWC official site, and that says 19.30. I know gates open at 17.00 this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdmc82 Posted July 8, 2012 Report Share Posted July 8, 2012 Tv guide and on sky last night it said 7pm so wonder if they will just be talking about teams and event 1 for half hour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g13webb Posted July 8, 2012 Report Share Posted July 8, 2012 What time does it start on monday? On the SGP website it says 7:30pm but on the Norfolk arena website it says 7! Which one is it? Buster wants you to get there early to spend your money.... Seriously though, I got there at half 6 last year and the place was heaving. Everywhere was packed. I think probably this year, it wont be that bad cos' last year we had Poland riding which brought in a lot extra local polish supporters. There expecting a crowd of approx 5000 ( bit optimistic i'd say) but the earlier you can get there will be better. I only live half an hour away and plan to be there around 6, Late comers, car parking could be an issue, especially if it rains. Be warned... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manchesterpaul Posted July 8, 2012 Report Share Posted July 8, 2012 Fingers crossed the weather should be fine and apparently has moved on from us to Sweden, more specifically near Malilla, which now has the heaviest rainfall in the whole of Europe 'Ghostwalker' gives a link in another thread http://www.svt.se/nyheter/sverige/mariannelund-oversvammat-av-skyfall Google Translation of part of it 'Målilla received in respect of the most rainfall in Europe In Målilla there have been 110 millimeters of rain over the past days. In Målilla there havebeen 110 millimeters of rain over the past days. Most in Europe.' Back to King's Lynn, i've checked several weather sites and the concensus right now is that all should be well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brummie Kev Posted July 9, 2012 Report Share Posted July 9, 2012 Good Luck to Scotty, Bomber, Tai and Danny tonight, its going to be tough facing the Aussies but we did finish ahead of them a few years ago to reach the final. Race-off will be very tough, so fingers crossed we do it tonight. Hope to see the Norfolk Arena packed to the rafters, that will no doubt provide amazing support for the boys!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odds On Posted July 9, 2012 Report Share Posted July 9, 2012 Is Darcy riding tonight? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racers and royals Posted July 9, 2012 Report Share Posted July 9, 2012 Is Darcy riding tonight? Practice is scheduled for 12 noon-2pm should know more after that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
home straight Posted July 9, 2012 Report Share Posted July 9, 2012 Charlie Webster has tweeted that it looks like he won't be fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micman Posted July 9, 2012 Report Share Posted July 9, 2012 Just rehearsing the ad libs for speedway World cup at the Norfolk Arena tonight. Orange jacket at the ready so come on peeps, let's back team GB and do this for Rico!!! Looking forward to seeing a "white-out" with those #Rico tee shirts Too much negativity about the Brits so let's turn that around, get the crowd behind our boys and help them through to the final! See you there :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manchesterpaul Posted July 9, 2012 Report Share Posted July 9, 2012 (edited) Is Darcy riding tonight? With no reserves it seems an awful risk to take. If he receives a knock on it or in the cut and thrust of an actual race it doesn't hold out it's going to be a struggle. Then again unless GB are riding out of their skin tonight i guess Australia can give a man advantage to the other three teams. Practice is scheduled for 12 noon-2pm should know more after that. Aha! i knew it started at 12 but was wondering how long it goes on for. Edited July 9, 2012 by manchesterpaul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Posted July 9, 2012 Report Share Posted July 9, 2012 Charlie Webster has tweeted that it looks like he won't be fit. It's a shame, but it's better for Team GB .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanner47 Posted July 9, 2012 Report Share Posted July 9, 2012 Does Troy replace Darcy if he's not fit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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