inneutral Posted September 22, 2012 Report Share Posted September 22, 2012 Ah cmon jengas great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Stadia Posted September 22, 2012 Report Share Posted September 22, 2012 .... and watch the fans completely dissappear.... In other words have meaningless challenge matches and individual events, which supporters don't want. Mix it with sidecars and/or short track.... that'll be like Australia then. Speedway DOES need to change, but for heavens sake, change it for the better. Why would an individual event need to be meaningless? I am sure there are many people on this forum that just want to see 4 speedway bikes go round a speedway track, with some good close racing and they will be entertained. The alternative could be no speedway if things do not alter. It would appear from what people are saying on many threads, is league racing is not doing it for them and for many reasons. How would you make league racing cheaper? Reduce the number of meetings? Reduce riders pay? Regionalise all tracks to reduce travelling costs? It is a big deal and needs a lot of thought, but let's hope it isn't swept under the carpet and next season doesn't open on a wing and a prayer. Regarding Australia, my understanding is a lot of the tracks are prepared for midget cars and they mix midget cars with speedway. The tracks are a clay type material which speedway riders find difficult to ride, especially after the cars have been on. For me, I would be happy to see short track and/or sidecars as an added attraction. However, I accept time could be an issue with some tracks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigeddiechek Posted September 22, 2012 Report Share Posted September 22, 2012 Why would an individual event need to be meaningless? I am sure there are many people on this forum that just want to see 4 speedway bikes go round a speedway track, with some good close racing and they will be entertained. The alternative could be no speedway if things do not alter. It would appear from what people are saying on many threads, is league racing is not doing it for them and for many reasons. How would you make league racing cheaper? Reduce the number of meetings? Reduce riders pay? Regionalise all tracks to reduce travelling costs? It is a big deal and needs a lot of thought, but let's hope it isn't swept under the carpet and next season doesn't open on a wing and a prayer. Regarding Australia, my understanding is a lot of the tracks are prepared for midget cars and they mix midget cars with speedway. The tracks are a clay type material which speedway riders find difficult to ride, especially after the cars have been on. For me, I would be happy to see short track and/or sidecars as an added attraction. However, I accept time could be an issue with some tracks. Any other mix of motorsport with speedway would turn me right off. I've no interest in motorsports. Speedway is a very stark exception. I'm not too fussed about where we finish in the league, as long as it is not bottom. Clearly I would love us to win it, and that is a great dream/aim to have. Having no league to contest would signal the death of any sport. We do need drastic change, but one that is going to progress, not regress. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevePark Posted September 22, 2012 Report Share Posted September 22, 2012 According to updates, Keith Denham is on the Centre Green (aka the Rugby pitch!) talking about the future of Workington Speedway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandit59 Posted September 22, 2012 Report Share Posted September 22, 2012 According to updates, Keith Denham is on the Centre Green (aka the Rugby pitch!) talking about the future of Workington Speedway. Any news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevePark Posted September 22, 2012 Report Share Posted September 22, 2012 Any news I'm afraid that's all it says on the updates, so we will have to wait! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scaramanga Posted September 22, 2012 Report Share Posted September 22, 2012 no news really crowd was given as just under 800 so no discount but worth the £15 to watch kyle howarth return from 8 weeks out to score a 18 pt max hope something happens comets are too good a club to disapear 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlisle_comet Posted September 22, 2012 Report Share Posted September 22, 2012 well how i read the centre green interview, thats it for the comets unless someone steps in and takes us over.. Keith said if we could get 1000 every week he's happily make it £10 entry but can't afford to make a loss every week, was stated only around 700 there tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCB Posted September 22, 2012 Report Share Posted September 22, 2012 well how i read the centre green interview, thats it for the comets unless someone steps in and takes us over.. Keith said if we could get 1000 every week he's happily make it £10 entry but can't afford to make a loss every week, was stated only around 700 there tonight. 1000 @ £10 is not as good as 700 @ £15 so surely if this new, higher attendance can be maintained it'll be ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenga Posted September 22, 2012 Report Share Posted September 22, 2012 berwick visit workington next sunday. if the club charged 10 pound entry for that weekend ,we may get a few xtra travelling fans from away tracks and should get even more local fans tutning up at workington for the meeting. BUT IT NEEDS TO BE ADVERTISED WELL IN ADVANCE OF THE MEETING TO STIR UP INTEREST IN THIS LOCAL PL CLASH. come on give it a go mr d . tuve nowt to lose and all to gain for the furure 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted September 22, 2012 Report Share Posted September 22, 2012 berwick visit workington next sunday. if the club charged 10 pound entry for that weekend ,we may get a few xtra travelling fans from away tracks and should get even more local fans tutning up at workington for the meeting. BUT IT NEEDS TO BE ADVERTISED WELL IN ADVANCE OF THE MEETING TO STIR UP INTEREST IN THIS LOCAL PL CLASH. come on give it a go mr d . tuve nowt to lose and all to gain for the furure berwick visit workington next sunday. if the club charged 10 pound entry for that weekend ,we may get a few xtra travelling fans from away tracks and should get even more local fans tutning up at workington for the meeting. BUT IT NEEDS TO BE ADVERTISED WELL IN ADVANCE OF THE MEETING TO STIR UP INTEREST IN THIS LOCAL PL CLASH. come on give it a go mr d . tuve nowt to lose and all to gain for the furure Berwick website has Berwick at Glasgow next Sunday the 29th ? unless things have changed and they are doing 2meetings in 1day which seems unlikely but not impossible if start times were altered Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady s Posted September 23, 2012 Report Share Posted September 23, 2012 Berwick website has Berwick at Glasgow next Sunday the 29th ? unless things have changed and they are doing 2meetings in 1day which seems unlikely but not impossible if start times were altered Next Sunday is the 30th not the 29th I think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comet10 Posted September 23, 2012 Report Share Posted September 23, 2012 Comets have Ippo in league cup on Sunday is this a double header well how i read the centre green interview, thats it for the comets unless someone steps in and takes us over.. Keith said if we could get 1000 every week he's happily make it £10 entry but can't afford to make a loss every week, was stated only around 700 there tonight. 1000 x 10 = 10,000 700 x 15 = 10,500 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skodaman Posted September 23, 2012 Report Share Posted September 23, 2012 berwick visit workington next sunday. if the club charged 10 pound entry for that weekend ,we may get a few xtra travelling fans from away tracks and should get even more local fans tutning up at workington for the meeting. BUT IT NEEDS TO BE ADVERTISED WELL IN ADVANCE OF THE MEETING TO STIR UP INTEREST IN THIS LOCAL PL CLASH. come on give it a go mr d . tuve nowt to lose and all to gain for the furure The speedwaygb site only gives Workington v Ipswich for next weekend and no other home fixtures for that period. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted September 23, 2012 Report Share Posted September 23, 2012 (edited) Next Sunday is the 30th not the 29th I think Apologies you are correct.Berwick are at Glasgow on the 30th Edited September 23, 2012 by Fromafar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSC67 Posted September 23, 2012 Report Share Posted September 23, 2012 berwick visit workington next sunday. if the club charged 10 pound entry for that weekend ,we may get a few xtra travelling fans from away tracks and should get even more local fans tutning up at workington for the meeting. BUT IT NEEDS TO BE ADVERTISED WELL IN ADVANCE OF THE MEETING TO STIR UP INTEREST IN THIS LOCAL PL CLASH. come on give it a go mr d . tuve nowt to lose and all to gain for the furure I thought Berwick were due at DP on Oct 6 ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pere Ubon Posted September 23, 2012 Report Share Posted September 23, 2012 (edited) Is it really surprising that Workington are in trouble, given that there is such confusion over fixtures? Or is it a case of individuals posting on here, just fuelling the confusion, without knowing what's really going on? Edited September 23, 2012 by Pere Ubon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cj69 Posted September 23, 2012 Report Share Posted September 23, 2012 1000 x 10 = 10,000 700 x 15 = 10,500 But the 1000 is 300 more or programmes, food and drink etc assuming worky get money from them (and taking into account not everyone will buy something there). I know few tracks make nothin outta bar and burger van. Question is would the extra 300 ppl spend over 500 to make it worth while. Is it all just desperate measures of a desperate man? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scaramanga Posted September 23, 2012 Report Share Posted September 23, 2012 berwick visit workington next sunday. if the club charged 10 pound entry for that weekend ,we may get a few xtra travelling fans from away tracks and should get even more local fans tutning up at workington for the meeting. BUT IT NEEDS TO BE ADVERTISED WELL IN ADVANCE OF THE MEETING TO STIR UP INTEREST IN THIS LOCAL PL CLASH. come on give it a go mr d . tuve nowt to lose and all to gain for the furure ipswich league cup semi final 2nd leg next sunday at workington not berwick 1000 x 10 = 10,000 700 x 15 = 10,500 But the 1000 is 300 more or programmes, food and drink etc assuming worky get money from them (and taking into account not everyone will buy something there). I know few tracks make nothin outta bar and burger van. Question is would the extra 300 ppl spend over 500 to make it worth while. Is it all just desperate measures of a desperate man? food and drink income does not go to speedway at workington but as said last nights gate brought in more than what he said he would be happy withrusty harisson and family was in the crowd last night showing support first time ive saw him down since he stopped riding this year I thought Berwick were due at DP on Oct 6 ? dont think ive seen a date yet for the berwick match at workington Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted September 23, 2012 Report Share Posted September 23, 2012 I think reducing admission will make little difference, if it looks a good match you will attend, if it's poor opposition and r/r and guests you may not. There was a match at Somerset this season where one rider was injured and 3 were at an under 21 competion which left the home team with just 3 of their signed riders, I would not have attended if it was free admission as it was not worth the petrol cost. Give the fans good racing and they will attend. Never been to Worky but what's the match night presentation (music, interviews etc) like at Worky, so many tracks ignore this and it's 2 hours boredom and track grading broken up by 15 minutes racing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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