flagrag Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 New Science- There will 1 or 2 less Darts events on Sky in the next 12 months and its not just events being cut its the production costs as well with a few less cameras next season for Rugby and championship/league football Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwi Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 NZ SGP is being televised and will be shown on local tv delayed coverage. Unsure of what that means worldwide. My guess it will be available as pay per view on speedwaygp.com site if Sky or any British channel doesn't pick it up.  Jason Bunyan is the wildcard  Sean Mason And Dale Finch are reserves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waiheke1 Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 Kiwi - will that be on sky or free to air? likely to be same as last year i.e. full replay day after meeting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwi Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 didn't get told anything official but reading between the lines yes same as last year. As "The Dirt" is shown on Sky (NZ) I guess it will be the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waiheke1 Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 (edited)    Jason Bunyan is the wildcard   have to say i have mixed feelings about that - i think bunyan was the right choice last year, and if bill buckley thinks it will help the gate this year then fair enough, hes the one who has fronted the cash to bring the gp here. But tbh - and i realise as a kiwi this may be treasonous - i think i would rather be going to see batch in the number 16 race jacket than bunyan Edited February 19, 2013 by waihekeaces1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 .....awaiting outraged protest from the new Aussie Champion!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwi Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 perhaps he should have thought a bit cleverer and done the NZ Champs as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waiheke1 Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 perhaps he should have thought a bit cleverer and done the NZ Champs as well good point. what are the elegibility requirements to enter, or is it an "open" meeting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Skid Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 Winning the NZ Champs doesn't automatically give a wildcard entry. Would be easier just to have an OZ GP, anyone willing to risk a few million dollars? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DutchGrasstrack Posted February 21, 2013 Report Share Posted February 21, 2013 (edited) Any info on speedway racing in the Auckland area on the sunday after the GP? Â EDIT: Ah, there will be a sidecar meeting at Rosebank speedway that's cool. Edited February 21, 2013 by DutchGrasstrack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Know Posted February 25, 2013 Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 have to say i have mixed feelings about that - i think bunyan was the right choice last year, and if bill buckley thinks it will help the gate this year then fair enough, hes the one who has fronted the cash to bring the gp here. But tbh - and i realise as a kiwi this may be treasonous - i think i would rather be going to see batch in the number 16 race jacket than bunyan  BSI saving money again i see Think my little one on her crf 50 would get as many points as him. Was a joke last year but just plane taking the -iss now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILIPRISING Posted February 25, 2013 Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 LIKE it or not, the locals (those most likely to pay to get in) see Bunyan as their champion and love him even he is likely to trail round at the back. Given the Kiwis attitude to their antipodean cousins across the water, how many people would Batchelor pull in? Commercial... of course. It was Buckley's decision and as the man signing the cheques then I guess his opinion carries most weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Know Posted February 25, 2013 Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 LIKE it or not, the locals (those most likely to pay to get in) see Bunyan as their champion and love him even he is likely to trail round at the back. Given the Kiwis attitude to their antipodean cousins across the water, how many people would Batchelor pull in? Commercial... of course. It was Buckley's decision and as the man signing the cheques then I guess his opinion carries most weight. Â Bit like F1 then, crap but comes with a bit of cash so you get a go. When we sponsored the sgp i should of got all sorts of riders a go then or maybe lined up myself. its meant to be the cream of the sport not bring in no hopers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILIPRISING Posted February 25, 2013 Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 YOU may have sponsored a GP but I doubt whether you picked up all the bills. Not one of your better posts Andy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pandorum Posted February 25, 2013 Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 its meant to be the cream of the sport not bring in no hopers. Â When did that happen then? I musta been in a coma that year and missed it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Know Posted February 25, 2013 Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 YOU may have sponsored a GP but I doubt whether you picked up all the bills. Not one of your better posts Andy... Â not one of your better posts either then Phil. so as he is paying he can choose rubbish riders ? Na not good for the sport, never has been and never will ! If he chooses to host an event that loses money that down to him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eglese 19 Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 I saw someone said available as PPV on the official website, I thought last year they showed the GPs for free? Or was it location based? I'm in Finland so it was most useful for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Skid Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 Nice that he's willing to risk his own money, the norm in the UK is to loose other peoples money, and take the glory. Buckley could buy the whole of UK speedway out of petty cash, including the SStar, large amounts of the old green eyed monster around it seems, probably because he runs his own ship and can't be dictated too. If you don't like the way he runs it, simple, don't watch it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humphrey Appleby Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 Nice that he's willing to risk his own money  Maybe, but whilst philanthropy is admirable, I wouldn't be willing to lose my money to enrich a commercial company without sharing in the returns. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Know Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 Nice that he's willing to risk his own money, the norm in the UK is to loose other peoples money, and take the glory. Buckley could buy the whole of UK speedway out of petty cash, including the SStar, large amounts of the old green eyed monster around it seems, probably because he runs his own ship and can't be dictated too. If you don't like the way he runs it, simple, don't watch it. ya cant as its not on tv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.