ch958 Posted February 28, 2013 Report Share Posted February 28, 2013 they would have reason to feel aggreived if the league structure which provides dozens of riders with steady employment was undermined in any way by breakaway promoters and ultimately threatened the scope of employment offered. It is very tempting to see anything new as a good thing and i would expect criticism for my views but I would urge speedway to stay unified. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foamfence Posted February 28, 2013 Report Share Posted February 28, 2013 they would have reason to feel aggreived if the league structure which provides dozens of riders with steady employment was undermined in any way by breakaway promoters and ultimately threatened the scope of employment offered. It is very tempting to see anything new as a good thing and i would expect criticism for my views but I would urge speedway to stay unified. Do you have reason to suspect that such a motive was behind this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Backless Posted February 28, 2013 Report Share Posted February 28, 2013 Yes, because it's doing such a bang up job - carry on! 1. This could have been a flop. In which case, the BSPA would have a chuckle to itself 2. This could have been a success. In which case, the BSPA would have a few fresh ideas Thank God that's been averted. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Leslie Posted February 28, 2013 Report Share Posted February 28, 2013 (edited) Did Stanley Unwin write that press release? This was my favourite bit "in many cases current British Speedway clubs indeed rent out venues on only other than on the evenings of club meetings taking place" Edited February 28, 2013 by John Leslie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ch958 Posted February 28, 2013 Report Share Posted February 28, 2013 Do you have reason to suspect that such a motive was behind this? no, not motive - effect I make no mention of motives - I assume they meant well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted February 28, 2013 Report Share Posted February 28, 2013 no, not motive - effect I make no mention of motives - I assume they meant well They probably did mean well, however, it is hard to see what ultimate good a separate organisation would do running a Sport governed by the FIM, SCB and BSPA. Surely this could, possibly, be construed as setting up a RIVAL operation. For once I think the FIM/SCB/BSPA got it right. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comebackkings Posted February 28, 2013 Report Share Posted February 28, 2013 Yet another opportunity bites the dust. Maybe its the plan of the BSPA to get Speedway to the level of an amateur sport in the UK? They should go ahead with a couple of meetings at Oxford, if the track is still there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ch958 Posted February 28, 2013 Report Share Posted February 28, 2013 They probably did mean well, however, it is hard to see what ultimate good a separate organisation would do running a Sport governed by the FIM, SCB and BSPA. Surely this could, possibly, be construed as setting up a RIVAL operation. For once I think the FIM/SCB/BSPA got it right. couldn't agree more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted February 28, 2013 Report Share Posted February 28, 2013 Good Speedway Star article about their intended plans!! Shame they didn't make more of them with an official proposal to begin with!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skeletor Posted February 28, 2013 Report Share Posted February 28, 2013 2. This could have been a success.. :rofl: . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deano Posted February 28, 2013 Report Share Posted February 28, 2013 (edited) :rofl: . Quite clear you get the speedway you deserve. Enjoy it while it's losing cash by the lorry load and no one is really that interested in watching it. I mean, it's good job they have cancelled. Promoters backed by a license organisation that after some growth get a global sponsor and a far larger fan base than any ACU licensed event. We don't want that do we, few, close call. If speedway clubs are losing money each week, how does a couple of (ex superstar riders) ? think that a competition with basically second stringers and reserves going to attract loads of fans on a tuesday night is beyond me. Walk four doors down your road and ask the person who answers the door to identify Darcy Ward or Joe Haines in the photo. Chances are they'll say "eh!" "who?" "Speedway?" A superstar to me and you is not a superstar to Brian and Brenda Pissweed. We need more Brian and Brenda's to make the sport pay. Edited February 28, 2013 by Deano 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted March 1, 2013 Report Share Posted March 1, 2013 (edited) ...but then they probably couldn't name a motocross or enduro rider either, despite all the extra promotion the other federation are supposedly well known for!!! Edited March 1, 2013 by Skidder1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orion Posted March 1, 2013 Report Share Posted March 1, 2013 Quite clear you get the speedway you deserve. Enjoy it while it's losing cash by the lorry load and no one is really that interested in watching it. Well you must like it then , as this event would lost a lorry load of money and no one would have be interested in watching it . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Posted March 1, 2013 Report Share Posted March 1, 2013 Well you must like it then , as this event would lost a lorry load of money and no one would have be interested in watching it . Makes you wonder why they stopped the clubs and riders having a bit of an earner at others expense then doesn't it? Will be interesting to see if this is the end of the matter or if anybody challenges the monopoly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted March 1, 2013 Report Share Posted March 1, 2013 (edited) Any monies paid to the 'tracks' - without knowing who the other 4 tracks were - wouldn't necessarily go to the speedway promoters!! Promoters might also lose some revenue from fans attending the series and not affording to attend the weekly team match. So I can quite understand the 'nervousness' of existing promoters. In a period of recession, with lots of (all?) promoters losing money last season maybe thats why the objections were so great. Edited March 1, 2013 by Skidder1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted March 1, 2013 Report Share Posted March 1, 2013 Quite clear you get the speedway you deserve. Enjoy it while it's losing cash by the lorry load and no one is really that interested in watching it. I mean, it's good job they have cancelled. Promoters backed by a license organisation that after some growth get a global sponsor and a far larger fan base than any ACU licensed event. We don't want that do we, few, close call. Walk four doors down your road and ask the person who answers the door to identify Darcy Ward or Joe Haines in the photo. Chances are they'll say "eh!" "who?" "Speedway?" A superstar to me and you is not a superstar to Brian and Brenda Pissweed. We need more Brian and Brenda's to make the sport pay. OI!!! You leave my friendly neighbours out of this. :angry: :nono: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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