Gemini Posted January 26, 2014 Report Share Posted January 26, 2014 Not my opinion in view of how speedway is struggling these days. Ex riders should pay like everyone else. If, for example, I worked at ASDA and got a 10% discount on my shopping this would stop as soon as I left their employment. Why should riders be any different? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orderly Posted January 26, 2014 Report Share Posted January 26, 2014 Not my opinion in view of how speedway is struggling these days. Ex riders should pay like everyone else. If, for example, I worked at ASDA and got a 10% discount on my shopping this would stop as soon as I left their employment. Why should riders be any different? But you would keep the discount if you retired my Brother in law has still got his & he's been retires 5 years But as far as riders are concerned I believe that the production of their ACU licence allows them entry also riders participating in the meeting are allocated a certain number of passes for family and sponsors, the biggest con that I have seen happened a few years ago whereby some dishonest track staff where handing their passes to their friends to gain entry, thankfully most of this has now been ended by the introduction of photo ID cards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent Blachshadow Posted January 26, 2014 Report Share Posted January 26, 2014 I believe ALL Riders and former Riders are issued with a Rider's Pass that entitles them to Free Entry. Quite right too - they have earned it over the years. THAT'S my opinion anyway. Why? Are ex-professional footballers allowed free entry into any ground they wish to go to? Ex-riders of the particular club may have a case, but not ALL riders and ex-riders. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orderly Posted January 26, 2014 Report Share Posted January 26, 2014 Why? Are ex-professional footballers allowed free entry into any ground they wish to go to? Ex-riders of the particular club may have a case, but not ALL riders and ex-riders. As far as I understand it all riders with a current ACU licence can gain entry, but as far as retired riders are concerned that is down to the club or promoter concerned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent Blachshadow Posted January 26, 2014 Report Share Posted January 26, 2014 (edited) As far as I understand it all riders with a current ACU licence can gain entry, but as far as retired riders are concerned that is down to the club or promoter concerned That may be the case. I'm asking for a logical reason why a rider can gain free entry at a track he is not riding at and does not ride for and why TWK thinks it's right for ex-riders to have that privilege too? Edited January 26, 2014 by Vincent Blackshadow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted January 26, 2014 Report Share Posted January 26, 2014 As I said, twist and turn like a twisty turny thing. Now who's being clever. It's a simple question but if you're out of your depth and want to take your ball home again then so be it, I'll bid you good day! (unless you wish to prolong it by replying. Looks like I need to spell that out as well) THE END Freebies probably. :angry: Seriously - some will be Staff etc. But ALL of them.......................................................????? I believe ALL Riders and former Riders are issued with a Rider's Pass that entitles them to Free Entry. Quite right too - they have earned it over the years. THAT'S my opinion anyway. It might be your opinion, but you are wrong. Past riders have ridden and been paid for their efforts, the same as any other employee. As others have said, former sportsmen in other sports don't get in free, and even more annoying, then stand in the PITS with mates who have also not paid. When you are a current licenced rider attending a meeting, you are entitled to free entrance. That is to the stadium, like any other paying fan. Anybody in the PITS should only be those in an official position, or a rider or mechanic participating in that meeting. Nothing p****s off others more than looking into the pits full of freeloaders who haven't paid. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crump99 Posted January 26, 2014 Report Share Posted January 26, 2014 THE END It might be your opinion, but you are wrong. Past riders have ridden and been paid for their efforts, the same as any other employee. As others have said, former sportsmen in other sports don't get in free, and even more annoying, then stand in the PITS with mates who have also not paid. When you are a current licenced rider attending a meeting, you are entitled to free entrance. That is to the stadium, like any other paying fan. Anybody in the PITS should only be those in an official position, or a rider or mechanic participating in that meeting. Nothing p****s off others more than looking into the pits full of freeloaders who haven't paid. I've been waiting for that all day, what a disappointment, thought that you might answer the question "I have a lot of respect for Rick but speedway was just not for him." - so a bit like you and the concept of forums then "Nothing p****s off others" - that's got to go as well based on hansfan's post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted January 26, 2014 Report Share Posted January 26, 2014 I've been waiting for that all day, what a disappointment, thought that you might answer the question "I have a lot of respect for Rick but speedway was just not for him." - so a bit like you and the concept of forums then "Nothing p****s off others" - that's got to go as well based on hansfan's post Read post 883. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crump99 Posted January 26, 2014 Report Share Posted January 26, 2014 Read post 883. I'm well aware of the post, I've been trying to get an answer ever since! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevePark Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 THE END Anybody in the PITS should only be those in an official position, or a rider or mechanic participating in that meeting. The Pits Marshall and I say this just about every Sunday! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudflaps Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 When Newcastle are at the EOES, maybe we could have sumo wrestling complete with inflatable costumes as an interval attraction. That should sort you pair out. May the best man win lol. Over to you Neil. hahaha have you seen Crump99? he would snap!!! :rofl: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crump99 Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 hahaha have you seen Crump99? he would snap!!! :rofl: I shouldn't laff if I was you mate, you're the warm up act, taking on one of the start girls to give you a chance of a draw 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudflaps Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 I shouldn't laff if I was you mate, you're the warm up act, taking on one of the start girls to give you a chance of a draw I'd take all 4 of them on if it involved wrestling in a paddling pool of butterscotch angels delight!!! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crump99 Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 I'd take all 4 of them on if it involved wrestling in a paddling pool of butterscotch angels delight!!! Not forgetting the contents of their stomach when they see you Anyway back to the speedway, is Sunday's meeting off yet? Surely even if they could get the track in order then the EoES must be saturated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 I'd take all 4 of them on if it involved wrestling in a paddling pool of butterscotch angels delight!!! Need any help? :shock: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 Need any help? :shock: Get to the back of the Q. I'm already on the freeloaders list on the gate because of my mate Crumpy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 Get to the back of the Q. I'm already on the freeloaders list on the gate because of my mate Crumpy. BUT I lerve butterscotch angels delight!!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proud panther Posted January 30, 2014 Report Share Posted January 30, 2014 Think Dryml, Bjerre & Ostergard will all up their averages by about a point. If the other 4 can maintain their averages, we will be in the mix at the business end of the season. Bring it on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markyb Posted January 30, 2014 Report Share Posted January 30, 2014 Should I put off going on Sunday ? Weather forecast looks grim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
therefused Posted January 30, 2014 Report Share Posted January 30, 2014 Should I put off going on Sunday ? Weather forecast looks grim its been called off already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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