Alan_Jones Posted December 20, 2015 Report Share Posted December 20, 2015 There's a first time for everything! Don't hold your breath... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini Posted December 20, 2015 Report Share Posted December 20, 2015 Apologies for going off topic but I've just noticed you went to Leicester twice this season so what did you think to the track/stadium etc? You must have liked it if you went back again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan_Jones Posted December 20, 2015 Report Share Posted December 20, 2015 Apologies for going off topic but I've just noticed you went to Leicester twice this season so what did you think to the track/stadium etc? You must have liked it if you went back again. I always go to a meeting on the 1st day of the season if I can. Leicester was the only one of the three possible that I hadn't been to and it was day time so meant getting home early. A nice little stadium, well prepared track & slightly more passing than I'd seen on TV/betting streams. The second visit was for the BYC round so nothing to do with the appeal of the stadium, especially as they were cheeky enough to charge £8 when the going rate was £5 and the racecard was an unwieldy A3 size. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teaboy279 Posted December 21, 2015 Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 (edited) Anyone yet to sign please do. https://www.change.org/p/boris-johnson-save-wimbledon-stadium-stock-car-racing-in-london Edited December 21, 2015 by teaboy279 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 3, 2016 Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 (edited) Forwarded message:::: :::::::: From Peter Gray London, United Kingdom 29 Dec 2015 — A delegation from the Oval Racing community at Wimbledon Stadium is set to meet with Local MP for the area Stephen Hammond (Conservative).The meeting scheduled for 6th January at the Houses of Parliament, Westminster, is planned to be ahead of the review by London Mayor Boris Johnson. Edited January 3, 2016 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinny Posted January 3, 2016 Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 Cant believe so many people are biting to "IvehadtomanySNACKS" posts! He comes on here to simply disagree with the majority to cause a stir. Hes very much the same as the white knight, a fat sad old man who hasnt had a bit of fun in decades so comes on a forum to argue with people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 3, 2016 Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 Cant believe so many people are biting to "IvehadtomanySNACKS" posts! He comes on here to simply disagree with the majority to cause a stir. Hes very much the same as the white knight, a fat sad old man who hasnt had a bit of fun in decades so comes on a forum to argue with people. An interesting comment at a critical time for the stadium's future. However, I cannot see a LIVE Link to - IvehadtomanySNACKS - or the message you are probably refering to. One of my first speedway meetings was at Wimbledon in 1948 when Wembley defeated Belle Vue in a National League match and the American star Wilbur Lamoreaux made a return to British racing after nine years absence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Stadia Posted January 3, 2016 Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 Cant believe so many people are biting to "IvehadtomanySNACKS" posts! He comes on here to simply disagree with the majority to cause a stir. Hes very much the same as the white knight, a fat sad old man who hasnt had a bit of fun in decades so comes on a forum to argue with people. I would NOT tar TWK with the same brush, as the poster you are referring to. TWK, in my opinion, offers only honest thoughts and suggestions. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 3, 2016 Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 (edited) I would NOT tar TWK with the same brush, as the poster you are referring to. TWK, in my opinion, offers only honest thoughts and suggestions. I agree with you Ray Stadia. But can you 'solve a mystery' for me - what or who is IvehadtomanySNACK? I cannot see a Poster of this name mentioned anywhere. Cheers mate - and I still recall the old days on Old Time Speedway Yahoo around 2008! Sadly, our old friend TWK has quit the BSF. Edited January 3, 2016 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Stadia Posted January 3, 2016 Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 (edited) I agree with you Ray Stadia. But can you 'solve a mystery' for me - what or who is IvehadtomanySNACK? I cannot see a Poster of this name mentioned anywhere. Cheers mate - and I still recall the old days on Old Time Speedway Yahoo around 2008! Sadly, our old friend TWK has quit the BSF. Mr Snackette, I believe. I hope he hasn't quit for good. Edited January 3, 2016 by Ray Stadia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 3, 2016 Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 (edited) Mr Snackette, I believe. I hope he hasn't quit for good. I assume you mean TWK. Sadly it seems he has decided to make it a complete break with the BSF. Edited January 3, 2016 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midland Red Posted January 3, 2016 Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 Anyone yet to sign please do. https://www.change.org/p/boris-johnson-save-wimbledon-stadium-stock-car-racing-in-london Signed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Stadia Posted January 3, 2016 Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 I assume you mean TWK. Sadly it seems he has decided to make it a complete break with the BSF. No, Mr Snackette, I believe, is the member Pinny is referring to. And yes, I was referring to it being a shame TWK has decided to quit. Perhaps it will be temporary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobMcCaffery Posted January 4, 2016 Report Share Posted January 4, 2016 Cant believe so many people are biting to "IvehadtomanySNACKS" posts! He comes on here to simply disagree with the majority to cause a stir. Hes very much the same as the white knight, a fat sad old man who hasnt had a bit of fun in decades so comes on a forum to argue with people. If I see something as appalling as his post which went way past any standard of decency in a speedway forum I will tell him what I think of him and his posting. I leave the pathetic 'fishing and biting' rubbish to those who haven't got anything better to do. Still, it gives you the rare chance to seem clever, doesn't it? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Doctor... Posted January 4, 2016 Report Share Posted January 4, 2016 (edited) If I see something as appalling as his post which went way past any standard of decency in a speedway forum I will tell him what I think of him and his posting. I leave the pathetic 'fishing and biting' rubbish to those who haven't got anything better to do. Still, it gives you the rare chance to seem clever, doesn't it? The most appalling post on this forum ever was the member who posted on the day a family member died and played upon the fact. A disgusting act and one that deserved a beating from any sane person, let alone a ban from the forum. Hi Rob. Edited January 4, 2016 by The Doctor... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 5, 2016 Report Share Posted January 5, 2016 (edited) I know most users of this forum detest stock car racing but thought it worth a mention that the Wimbledon Stadium promoters, Spedeworth Motorsport, are now carrying information about the petition to keep the venue active. http://www.spedeworth.co.uk/news.php Edited January 6, 2016 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 8, 2016 Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 (edited) This comment re Wimbledon Stadium and Merton Council is currently running on Facebook: https://www.change.org/p/boris-johnson-save-wimbledon-stadium-from-demolition-save-oval-racing-in-london/u/14865722?recruiter=153990645&utm_source=share_update&utm_medium=facebook&utm_campaign=facebook_link The text of the message reads: Peter GrayLondon, United Kingdom 7 Jan 2016 — In a shocking development yesterday, it seems that Merton Borough Council really do not think of us as anymore than an inconvenience - Nice!Sight of the report they issued from their now infamous 10th December meeting shows that in the larger scheme of things 'We Don't Matter'.We don't say this lightly, but as a honest summary of the 266 page document, where Stock Car Racing was only mentioned in one sentence. Yes ONE SENTENCE! Anybody who thought we would be given a fair hearing because of our history and heritage at the site needs to reassess their opinion very quickly.For us to go any further in this process we need to show them that we do matter, and that we do count.We can only do this with the strength of 10,000 names on the petition.We need 10,000 names, and we need them URGENTLY.It is now time for EVERY racer, fan, family member across the country to sign this petition. Excuses are no longer accepted.If you care about racing, show the bureaucrats that WE DO MATTER. Edited January 8, 2016 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 8, 2016 Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 This comment re Wimbledon Stadium and Merton Council is currently running on Facebook: https://www.change.org/p/boris-johnson-save-wimbledon-stadium-from-demolition-save-oval-racing-in-london/u/14865722?recruiter=153990645&utm_source=share_update&utm_medium=facebook&utm_campaign=facebook_link The text of the message reads: Peter GrayLondon, United Kingdom 7 Jan 2016 — In a shocking development yesterday, it seems that Merton Borough Council really do not think of us as anymore than an inconvenience - Nice! Sight of the report they issued from their now infamous 10th December meeting shows that in the larger scheme of things 'We Don't Matter'. We don't say this lightly, but as a honest summary of the 266 page document, where Stock Car Racing was only mentioned in one sentence. Yes ONE SENTENCE! Anybody who thought we would be given a fair hearing because of our history and heritage at the site needs to reassess their opinion very quickly. For us to go any further in this process we need to show them that we do matter, and that we do count. We can only do this with the strength of 10,000 names on the petition. We need 10,000 names, and we need them URGENTLY. It is now time for EVERY racer, fan, family member across the country to sign this petition. Excuses are no longer accepted. If you care about racing, show the bureaucrats that WE DO MATTER. What does the one sentence say please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Doctor... Posted January 11, 2016 Report Share Posted January 11, 2016 What does the one sentence say please? you do realise you're replying to your own post ? i would think the one sentence will be found on a recently hidden thread regarding the merits of stock car racing. JACK KEEN, PENGE (i've moved now) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arthur cross Posted January 11, 2016 Report Share Posted January 11, 2016 I thought greyhound racing's attitude to Galliard Homes' grip on the Greyhound Racing Association (and, therefore, the great likelihood of as many dwellings as possible being built on the stadium site) was hopelessly naive. But at least that sport's been campaigning about the situation for a few years even if it's often looked like doomed campaigning. So how come the stock car lobby are only just cottoning on to the gravity of the whole saga and urgently chasing 10,000 signatures to their petition ? !! ... where was any noise from this lobby when, last February, the greyhound industry (plenty of representatives of the Irish breeding/training angles included) descended on London's City Hall for a widely-praised "Show of Passion" to keep their activity going at Wimbledon Stadium ? !! That's a hell of an achievement by the GRA landlords if they've managed to keep the stock car mob so unaware of the overall situation for so long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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