PHILIPRISING Posted September 30, 2013 Report Share Posted September 30, 2013 The article doesn't say Sky are pulling out. Nobody knows yet and there is always Eurosport. Riders can still ride over here but they need to accept less money. Its up to them. If there is no TV money then the promotors / owners have themselves to blame for past mismanagement of the sport.. SADLY there isn't always Eurosport... no interest in domestic speedway in the UK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Shovlar Posted September 30, 2013 Report Share Posted September 30, 2013 Still raining and likely to continue on and off all day. Showers are developing in the channel and pushing north over east Dorset and Hants. Anyone know if the track covers are down? PS for once I agree with Britpete. Swindons to lose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreverblue Posted September 30, 2013 Report Share Posted September 30, 2013 SADLY there isn't always Eurosport... no interest in domestic speedway in the UK But surely speedway must be one of the cheapest sports to cover and the viewing figures can't be that bad. I know people who have no interest in going to a meeting but watch on tv. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theblueboy Posted September 30, 2013 Report Share Posted September 30, 2013 Still raining and likely to continue on and off all day. Showers are developing in the channel and pushing north over east Dorset and Hants. Anyone know if the track covers are down? PS for once I agree with Britpete. Swindons to lose. So just the 10 heats tonight.....excellent 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILIPRISING Posted September 30, 2013 Report Share Posted September 30, 2013 But surely speedway must be one of the cheapest sports to cover and the viewing figures can't be that bad. I know people who have no interest in going to a meeting but watch on tv. WHY cheap ... outside broadcast facilities aren't exactly cheap and the rigging required for a speedway meeting is quite extensive. Compare that, for example, with snooker and darts, inside small arenas and with no weather constraints. Some might argue that Sky going a little overboard with around 60 personnel on site at each event and their costs are reported to be around £30,000 per meeting. Do the sums ... it ain't cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreverblue Posted September 30, 2013 Report Share Posted September 30, 2013 (edited) WHY cheap ... outside broadcast facilities aren't exactly cheap and the rigging required for a speedway meeting is quite extensive. Compare that, for example, with snooker and darts, inside small arenas and with no weather constraints. Some might argue that Sky going a little overboard with around 60 personnel on site at each event and their costs are reported to be around £30,000 per meeting. Do the sums ... it ain't cheap. 60? cant believe they need all those. For an outside event it must be cheap compared to other sports. Edited September 30, 2013 by foreverblue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A ORLOV Posted September 30, 2013 Report Share Posted September 30, 2013 60? cant believe they need all those. For an outside event it must be cheap compared to other sports. They could cut down on the 6 people in the make up van for the presenters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Eyed Monster Posted September 30, 2013 Report Share Posted September 30, 2013 It's certainly going to be tasty...come on Robins! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Eyed Monster Posted September 30, 2013 Report Share Posted September 30, 2013 Apparently Hans has hurt his..erm...hand But according to my sources, he'll be riding no matter what Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david2905 Posted September 30, 2013 Report Share Posted September 30, 2013 When Sky are at PB, there are usually at least two camera gantries on lorries to get the high up viewpoints, plus multiple camera's on the various bends, centre green and home straight, that's where a lot of the expense is, do we really need so many camera's ?, one high up on the start finish line covering the entire track and one on bends 1/2 for first bend incidents would suffice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RumOldBird Posted September 30, 2013 Report Share Posted September 30, 2013 Don't know if it will affect anyone's travel plans but J15 - J16 on M4 is currently closed due to a serious accident. Air ambulance was spotted flying to the scene. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritPete Posted September 30, 2013 Report Share Posted September 30, 2013 Still raining and likely to continue on and off all day. Showers are developing in the channel and pushing north over east Dorset and Hants. Anyone know if the track covers are down? PS for once I agree with Britpete. Swindons to lose. Jesus! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreverblue Posted September 30, 2013 Report Share Posted September 30, 2013 Jesus! Don't think it's his fault! Anyway lets hope it dries up and we get a good meeting 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony159 Posted September 30, 2013 Report Share Posted September 30, 2013 Don't know if it will affect anyone's travel plans but J15 - J16 on M4 is currently closed due to a serious accident. Air ambulance was spotted flying to the scene. Was that an air Ambulance ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RumOldBird Posted September 30, 2013 Report Share Posted September 30, 2013 The shorthand version yes. Typing on a phone and bouncing down Wiltshire's country roads is such fun :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DunRobin Posted September 30, 2013 Report Share Posted September 30, 2013 The shorthand version yes. Typing on a phone and bouncing down Wiltshire's country roads is such fun :-) And totally illegal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave69 Posted September 30, 2013 Report Share Posted September 30, 2013 Swindon 1 up on aggregate after heat 10 and it pisses down. Come on Lord. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A ORLOV Posted September 30, 2013 Report Share Posted September 30, 2013 And totally illegal! She may be the passenger, or with the bouncing, on a pogo stick. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreverblue Posted September 30, 2013 Report Share Posted September 30, 2013 Swindon 1 up on aggregate after heat 10 and it pisses down. Come on Lord. Don't you know the rules, it has to be Poole up by 1 on aggregate! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudflaps Posted September 30, 2013 Report Share Posted September 30, 2013 Swindon 1 up on aggregate after heat 10 and it pisses down. Come on Lord. Jesus! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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