SpeedwayTShirts Posted February 4, 2014 Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 (edited) http://www.wiltsglosstandard.co.uk/sport/10985194.SPEEDWAY__Terry_Russell_sets_up_live_streaming_link_with_At_The_Races/?ref=var_0 SWINDON ROBINS speedway team begin their final season at the Abbey Stadium in March as a new era dawns in the sport as a whole, with live daily streaming of race meetings. The building of the new venue for both speedway and greyhound racing at Blunsdon has suddenly come off the back burner with the diggers due to move in this week. Meanwhile, fans will soon be able to watch and bet on their favourite sport as speedway begins to shed its shabby mid-20th century image and drags itself into the digital age. Long-time benefactors of speedway, Sky Sports, recently signed a new five-year deal to televise a minimum of 25 meetings a year, starting with the Elite League Riders Championship from Coventry at the end of March. But awareness of speedway is set to be expanded both domestically and globally thanks to a partnership between the leading dedicated horse racing channel At The Races and Go Speed International. GSI, founded and run by former Swindon Robins co-owner Terry Russell, owns the exclusive media rights to British speedway. Sport Mediastream, a new in-house division of At The Races, will supply the technology to beam an audio/visual service of live and archive speedway races and data six days a week to fans via PCs, mobiles and tablets. The 4G technology will be trialled at Swindons greyhound meeting this Saturday by At The Races. Swindon Robins, Elite League champions in 2012 and one of the more successful clubs in the division, were not immune from the financially precarious nature of the sport and at one point last season their riders threatened not to race over non-payment of fees. Russell insists that all Elite (10) and Premier (13) league clubs will benefit eventually from the new revenue stream although at the moment, he says no money is guaranteed. Russell told the Standard: I have been working hard on this project with At The Races, who are partly-owned by Sky, for more than a year. In the first season it will be Bet To Watch'. Speedway fans will need to place a bet in order to gain access to the live streaming of races they are interested in. But in 2015 we could see speedway action live every night in betting shops and there are 10,000 of those around the country. Russell envisages the shows being up and running when the two leagues begin at the end of March. With almost 650 fixtures to choose from, in addition to those covered by Sky, there should be regular opportunities for Swindons speedway fans to watch and punt on their heroes. One meeting a night will be featured. As the only Elite League fixture on Thursday, April 3, Swindons opening clash of 2014 with Coventry looks a prime candidate for At The Races coverage. The line-ups of teams are known two days in advance which gives the bookies ample time to set up their odds, and the results will be supplied by the Press Association, said Russell. I cant say betting is something that interests me personally. I can spend a week in Las Vegas without betting a dollar. But this is a great opportunity for speedway to monetise and raise its profile. It should prove a huge boost to awareness of the sport." Matthew Imi, chief executive of At The Races, said: "There is a lot of depth to the sport (speedway), performance data, tactics and scoring systems that we think all serve to make it an exciting prospect as a betting product. "Through our Sport Mediastream division we look forward to developing this and other opportunities directly with our many bookmaker partners." Meanwhile, a Robins insider told the Standard that work was about to get under way on the new stadium development at Blunsdon. This is the last season of racing at the Abbey Stadium, revealed the source. The Robins will have a new home for the 2015 season. The first job will be to relocate the away team pits because that structure is due to be pulled down to allow the new access road to be built to the new stadium, which will be adjacent to the Motorola site. Edited February 4, 2014 by Chris BART Simpson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pugwash Posted February 4, 2014 Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 (edited) "Swindon Robins, Elite League champions in 2012 and one of the more successful clubs in the division," Edited February 4, 2014 by pugwash 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted February 4, 2014 Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 Don't think this will be any good to me. I don't bet, and I don't go in to Bookies. Not my bag I'm afraid. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted February 4, 2014 Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 (edited) Apart from the bits about Swindon this has already been on the 'New Sky Deal' thread since last week!! The only thing not yet clear is whether the coverage will appear on the 'At The Races' channels on Sky and/or Virgin?? Edited February 4, 2014 by Skidder1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pandorum Posted February 4, 2014 Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 Will the coverage include a parade of the bikes and jockeys so punters can make thier selections based on the shininess of the bikes coats and will the jockey incur penalties for whipping their mount. Does the Far East know about this as they love a bet. Or is that a betting scam 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted February 4, 2014 Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 Will the coverage include a parade of the bikes and jockeys so punters can make thier selections based on the shininess of the bikes coats and will the jockey incur penalties for whipping their mount. Does the Far East know about this as they love a bet. Or is that a betting scam I can't wait for them going over the JUMPS. :rofl: :rofl: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josietoms Posted February 4, 2014 Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 I'm all for publicity and promoting the sport but this comes with problems. Same problems as betting with any sport. Bungs/fixes ect. Who's your money on to be caught taking a bung first? 😉 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josietoms Posted February 4, 2014 Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 I'm all for publicity and promoting the sport but this comes with problems. Same problems as betting with any sport. Bungs/fixes ect. Who's your money on to be caught taking a bung first? 😉 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicester Lion Posted February 4, 2014 Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 Any unlikely race result is bound to arouse some suspicion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BWitcher Posted February 4, 2014 Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 Apart from the bits about Swindon this has already been on the 'New Sky Deal' thread since last week!! The only thing not yet clear is whether the coverage will appear on the 'At The Races' channels on Sky and/or Virgin?? I am pretty certain that there is zero chance of it appearing on those channels. This will be more geared towards betting sites whom At the Races will provide the stream too. They are usually viewed in a smallish box in a corner of the screen, with the rest of the screen consisting of the various live odds and bets available. You will firstly need to be a member of that site and secondly it seems have placed an active bet on the event to view it. There will likely be a minimum bet amount too I would expect. You can view live events across a number of sports in this way already on many bookmakers sites, although in most cases you don't need to have actually placed a bet to see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philfromcov Posted February 4, 2014 Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 issue will be around average manipulation, you just wont be able to do it, i forsee trouble times ahead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Central Posted February 4, 2014 Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 I am pretty certain that there is zero chance of it appearing on those channels. This will be more geared towards betting sites whom At the Races will provide the stream too. They are usually viewed in a smallish box in a corner of the screen, with the rest of the screen consisting of the various live odds and bets available. You will firstly need to be a member of that site and secondly it seems have placed an active bet on the event to view it. There will likely be a minimum bet amount too I would expect. You can view live events across a number of sports in this way already on many bookmakers sites, although in most cases you don't need to have actually placed a bet to see it. On the gee gees it's a 50p minimum to see a race. I've always watched them live on my netbook. And it works fine. I'm looking forward to this particular innovation more than most it would seem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josietoms Posted February 4, 2014 Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 It could be all ok if it's kept to win market only. Problems will arise if you can start backing riders to lose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Pedaler Posted February 4, 2014 Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 Nice commission earner for Terry Russell trading as GoSpeed for the future isn't it? Does anyone think that this will pull extra people into match nights at the stadiums? In other words, whilst Terry Russell trading as GoSpeed does well out of this deal, and that is whether or not a new stadium is built at Swindon (promises at Reading come to mind) what will be the fate of the other tracks around the country? Terry Russell has done well out of this. He has his future earning assured whether or not Swindon are in existence after this season. As for the rest, what does he care? Attendances won't be his problem will they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted February 4, 2014 Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 Nice commission earner for Terry Russell trading as GoSpeed for the future isn't it? Does anyone think that this will pull extra people into match nights at the stadiums? In other words, whilst Terry Russell trading as GoSpeed does well out of this deal, and that is whether or not a new stadium is built at Swindon (promises at Reading come to mind) what will be the fate of the other tracks around the country? Terry Russell has done well out of this. He has his future earning assured whether or not Swindon are in existence after this season. As for the rest, what does he care? Attendances won't be his problem will they? Nope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BWitcher Posted February 4, 2014 Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 (edited) On the gee gees it's a 50p minimum to see a race. I've always watched them live on my netbook. And it works fine. I'm looking forward to this particular innovation more than most it would seem. I am too, it is superb news for me. More live speedway than ever before. Nice commission earner for Terry Russell trading as GoSpeed for the future isn't it? Does anyone think that this will pull extra people into match nights at the stadiums? In other words, whilst Terry Russell trading as GoSpeed does well out of this deal, and that is whether or not a new stadium is built at Swindon (promises at Reading come to mind) what will be the fate of the other tracks around the country? Terry Russell has done well out of this. He has his future earning assured whether or not Swindon are in existence after this season. As for the rest, what does he care? Attendances won't be his problem will they? Does anyone give the slightest jot about your constant negative, outdated diatribe that you keep spouting about anything progressive that the sport does? I'm critical of the BSPA more than most people but unlike you I can be balanced. In this case, it appears to be excellent work from Mr Russell. issue will be around average manipulation, you just wont be able to do it, i forsee trouble times ahead Why? Betting has been around on speedway for a number of years. You've been able to make a number of bets on pretty much every Elite League meeting already, not just the live ones. Edited February 4, 2014 by BWitcher 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reliant Robin Posted February 4, 2014 Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 (edited) Nice commission earner for Terry Russell trading as GoSpeed for the future isn't it? Does anyone think that this will pull extra people into match nights at the stadiums? In other words, whilst Terry Russell trading as GoSpeed does well out of this deal, and that is whether or not a new stadium is built at Swindon (promises at Reading come to mind) what will be the fate of the other tracks around the country? Terry Russell has done well out of this. He has his future earning assured whether or not Swindon are in existence after this season. As for the rest, what does he care? Attendances won't be his problem will they? You appear quite bitter about something that's for sure. With agreements like this, Speedway is only playing catch up on what other Sports have done for some time. Your post strikes me as coming from someone who would prefer that the Sport stood still so that you could park in the same spot at each meeting and stand in the same place at each meeting. You can harp on about attendances falling etc, but the fact is if Speedway keeps doing what is has been doing then it will only ever have what it has already got (at best). Fact is, if Terry Russell has done well out of this, as you have said, then so has British Speedway. Don't let progression get in the way of your rant though Edited February 4, 2014 by Reliant Robin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pandorum Posted February 4, 2014 Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 Any unlikely race result is bound to arouse some suspicion. Imagine if somebody had a bet on a rain off and a water pipe burst under the track. Or has that already been done 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josietoms Posted February 4, 2014 Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 Betting has been available on speedway your correct, only on sky live meetings could u bet on the outcome of heats tho. All other times it's been which team to win. Fine if it stays like that but I very much doubt so. Bookies will want to open as many markets as they can to gain maximum profit. That's where the problem will come from. We are all led to believe that it's hard to make any money as a speedway rider lol so if let's say a lower averaged rider is to be offered 10k to lose all his races by a professional gambling unit do u honestly feel he won't accept it. It would be all to easy to say yes. One engine failure two falls and a rubbish gate. 10k thank u very much. Professional gambling unit 100k. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted February 4, 2014 Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 Betting has been available on speedway your correct, only on sky live meetings could u bet on the outcome of heats tho. All other times it's been which team to win. Fine if it stays like that but I very much doubt so. Bookies will want to open as many markets as they can to gain maximum profit. That's where the problem will come from. We are all led to believe that it's hard to make any money as a speedway rider lol so if let's say a lower averaged rider is to be offered 10k to lose all his races by a professional gambling unit do u honestly feel he won't accept it. It would be all to easy to say yes. One engine failure two falls and a rubbish gate. 10k thank u very much. Professional gambling unit 100k. That is why I don't agree with Gambling in Speedway. Cricket and Football have been adversely effected by Gambling, fixing of Matches, No Balls etc. Why would Speedway be any different when it comes to Match fixing?. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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