ProperSport Posted April 7, 2014 Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 (edited) Just looking for some advice , was taking my daughter to her first ever Speedway match tonight but the weather has beaten us with Belle Vue v Swindon off - she really wants to understand why I love this sport so having looked at the fixtures and got a rare week off work Sat night throws up two fixtures of clubs within 1/1 half of Preston - Workington v Edinburgh or Stoke v Buxton , never been to either track - Workington seem like a really friendly club , was wondering on people's thoughts on views , food in case the 12 yr old gets bored in 2mins , closer meeting out of the two - Im thinking Workington and any other advice - will go to one and I suppose the weather again may play a part Apologies if in the wrong section and any advice would be superb Cheers Chris * Sorry posted twice * Edited April 7, 2014 by ProperSport Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Django Posted April 7, 2014 Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 The Workington V Edinburgh match should be a really good one, two well matched teams who should be fighting it out for honours at the end of the season. the battles between Craig Cook and the top Workington riders should be great, I'm sure Cookie will be looking for a maximum and track record too. Of course the weather may be a factor but there is a covered, seated grandstand with a couple of burger vans and bars. Hope to see you there! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevePark Posted April 7, 2014 Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 (edited) Just looking for some advice , was taking my daughter to her first ever Speedway match tonight but the weather has beaten us with Belle Vue v Swindon off - she really wants to understand why I love this sport so having looked at the fixtures and got a rare week off work Sat night throws up two fixtures of clubs within 1/1 half of Preston - Workington v Edinburgh or Stoke v Buxton , never been to either track - Workington seem like a really friendly club , was wondering on people's thoughts on views , food in case the 12 yr old gets bored in 2mins , closer meeting out of the two - Im thinking Workington and any other advice - will go to one and I suppose the weather again may play a part Apologies if in the wrong section and any advice would be superb Cheers Chris * Sorry posted twice * I'd go to Workington every time above Stoke. Many reasons. 1) Stoke is a dump. 2) Track is usually badly prepared at Loomer Road. 3) It usually takes an age to run a meeting (other than those reasons, it's great!!). The only thing Stoke has going for it is it's cheaper to get in. Workington it's £14 + free prog (Juniors 5-15 £4). Stoke charge £12 for adults and £2 for the kids. Workington do Family Tickets as well which bring the price down a bit if there are 1 adult and 2 kids, etc. Edited April 7, 2014 by The Abbott 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robinh88 Posted April 7, 2014 Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 workington hands down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
refereerick Posted April 7, 2014 Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 I'd go to Workington every time above Stoke. Many reasons. 1) Stoke is a dump. 2) Track is usually badly prepared at Loomer Road. 3) It usually takes an age to run a meeting (other than those reasons, it's great!!). The only thing Stoke has going for it is it's cheaper to get in. Workington it's £14 + free prog (Juniors 5-15 £4). Stoke charge £12 for adults and £2 for the kids. Workington do Family Tickets as well which bring the price down a bit if there are 1 adult and 2 kids, etc. Do you work for Stoke, you are sure making it sound far better than the last time I was there! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevePark Posted April 7, 2014 Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 Do you work for Stoke, you are sure making it sound far better than the last time I was there! Certainly don't! I support Newcastle. Last time I was there was 2009 (I think!). Only giving my personal opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScotsman Posted April 7, 2014 Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 Worky for me every time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted April 7, 2014 Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 Workington v Edinburgh - best riders on show. Should be a cracking meeting!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Leslie Posted April 7, 2014 Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 It's got to be Workington. Big fast track, decent racing usually. Covered seated grandstand, good viewing. A few burger vans and bars. Workington v Edinburgh should be a good match with Craig Cook in opposition. Stoke - once neat stadium which has suffered decades of neglect. Decent medium-sized track which has also suffered decades of neglect and never produces the standard of racing it should be capable of. Can park trackside and watch from car, or there's an Indoor seated bar area. Food actually quite ok by speedway standards. Local derby but Buxton will be weak opposition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady s 2 Posted April 7, 2014 Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 Workington. As it the best track going to be one heck of a meeting and you will love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halifaxtiger Posted April 7, 2014 Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 No question, Workington. Abbott is just about spot on. Wrap up warm, though !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
refereerick Posted April 7, 2014 Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 Certainly don't! I support Newcastle. Last time I was there was 2009 (I think!). Only giving my personal opinion. Was tongue in cheek, I know you're a Diamonds fan. Just thought you were trying to make Stoke sound good! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LagutaRacingFan Posted April 7, 2014 Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 Workington Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screm Posted April 7, 2014 Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 I saw Edinburgh at Berwick last Saturday, and their meeting with Workington look set to be a cracker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stokielee Posted April 7, 2014 Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 As a Stoke supporter for over 30 years it kills me to say it but Workington and Stoke are not comparable. Go to Workington! Possibly 10 years ago you could've compared the two but not these days. The track, stadium, team and promotion are all superior at Workington. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProperSport Posted April 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 Many thanks indeed for your replies , really appreciated , Workington subject to weather it is then , pity my local football team Preston where not playing Carlisle Away instead of home , that would have worked even better , instead footie at 3pm and straight off to Workington sounds a great day , again many thanks , Chris 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racers and royals Posted April 7, 2014 Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 Many thanks indeed for your replies , really appreciated , Workington subject to weather it is then , pity my local football team Preston where not playing Carlisle Away instead of home , that would have worked even better , instead footie at 3pm and straight off to Workington sounds a great day , again many thanks , Chris Best of luck AA autoroute says 2hrs 3 mins-7 pm start at Workington-you could do with a long parade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screm Posted April 7, 2014 Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 Of course you could for go the delights of Workington and nip over to the right hand coast and watch Berwick V Glasgow, a true speedway classic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz !!! Posted April 7, 2014 Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 Also this coming Saturday Northside Training track are holding an amateur meeting at their track which is a mile or so from Workington's Stadium starting at 11:00 am through til around 3:00, everyone welcome, free admission should anyone wish to extend their Cumbrian Speedway experience and make a day of it before the meeting at Derwent Park ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moomin man 76 Posted April 7, 2014 Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 Go to Workington - a potential belter of a meeting, run by one of the more progressive promotions in British speedway. Each time, I've been to Workington in the past twelve months it has been an enjoyable experience; even my seven year old step-daughter loved it (if only to be able to talk in Finnish to Tero Aarnio)! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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