Starman2006 Posted July 12, 2014 Report Share Posted July 12, 2014 It was a shame we had to have sky commentary team as when I first switched on and saw Scottie and Crumpie I was over the moon .Eurosport had what was potentially a top class commentary team at their disposal, I suppose Sky must have a clause in the contract to still use shouty and Kelv .Fingers crossed for a change in the near future. Good news is I had £10 on the mighty Grin at 7/1 pick up 80 smackeroonies in the morning You could have got 10's generally last night !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star Lady Posted July 12, 2014 Report Share Posted July 12, 2014 The occasion might be great but give me the racing from the Pairs last night. Far Superior. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brummie Kev Posted July 12, 2014 Report Share Posted July 12, 2014 Just got back to hotel, atmosphere amazing as usual, crowd looked decent The announcer said 50,000 before the meeting started, dont think it was that big but over 40, 000 imo. Well done Greg, gutted Woffy didnt win it. Racing I thought was poor but really I enjoyed the occasion and a popular winner. Just one thing, anyone see that Blue Flare land on the track at the end. I was third bend, middle tier and it wasnt thrown from my area. Was it shown on tv? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arson fire Posted July 12, 2014 Report Share Posted July 12, 2014 Canny day, only negatives, air horns and the announcer... Thought the rider introduction format was good again this year also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavan Posted July 12, 2014 Report Share Posted July 12, 2014 Well done Greg! All the Hancock moaners that he is boring really don't know there sport the man is a legend. Tai done us proud again. What was also good to see was Darcy using his head more as the track rutted up. If he keeps doing that he could become a challenger but he needs Tai and Greg to have bad ones. The racing was poor but atmosphere electric 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post PHILIPRISING Posted July 12, 2014 Popular Post Report Share Posted July 12, 2014 I HAVE been lucky enough and privileged to have attended many major sporting events from a soccer World Cup Final down but the show put on at the Millennium tonight was as good as any. The big star is the stadium itself and the atmosphere that can be created under a roof and with the lights out. I cannot tell you how much time and effort was put into just the parade which was a spectacular success enjoyed not least by the riders themselves. Try doing that on a sunny afternoon at Wembley or the Olympic Stadium. BSI have their knockers but anyone who left tonight and didn't have a fantastic evening will need their heads examined. Proud to be have been involved with the show and a great and very talented bunch. 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillipsr Posted July 12, 2014 Report Share Posted July 12, 2014 Well done Greg! All the Hancock moaners that he is boring really don't know there sport the man is a legend. Tai done us proud again. What was also good to see was Darcy using his head more as the track rutted up. If he keeps doing that he could become a challenger but he needs Tai and Greg to have bad ones. The racing was poor but atmosphere electric Why dont they?? Greg is a great rider and a nice bloke but he is boring to watch. Even tonight when he gated he won when he didnt he trailed behind. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trees Posted July 12, 2014 Report Share Posted July 12, 2014 (edited) I HAVE been lucky enough and privileged to have attended many major sporting events from a soccer World Cup Final down but the show put on at the Millennium tonight was as good as any. The big star is the stadium itself and the atmosphere that can be created under a roof and with the lights out. I cannot tell you how much time and effort was put into just the parade which was a spectacular success enjoyed not least by the riders themselves. Try doing that on a sunny afternoon at Wembley or the Olympic Stadium. BSI have their knockers but anyone who left tonight and didn't have a fantastic evening will need their heads examined. Proud to be have been involved with the show and a great and very talented bunch. Just gonna check on the Pairs thread to see if you had the same enthusiasm for British Speedway that you without fail show for BSI events! Nope nothing! Edited July 12, 2014 by Trees 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robinh88 Posted July 12, 2014 Report Share Posted July 12, 2014 Grey Hancock does the simple things so very well For me the GP needs a reshuffle too many top riders not in there Woffinden was excellent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted July 12, 2014 Report Share Posted July 12, 2014 Grey Hancock does the simple things so very wellFor me the GP needs a reshuffle too many top riders not in thereWoffinden was excellentI agree,I think riders in this years GP should not be able to also enter qualifiers for next year and if they don't make top 8 should not be included next year even as a wild card.you would then get a turn over of riders,to many same old faces who are on the slide.It is difficult too see a solution that will please everybody though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebv Posted July 12, 2014 Report Share Posted July 12, 2014 Just gonna check on the Pairs thread to see if you had the same enthusiasm for British Speedway that you without fail show for BSI events! Nope nothing! why do people see bsi as the 'evil empire'?? what they do is simply showcase the sport at its very best and (hopefully) make a few quid though their actions.. nothing wrong with that.. just because those who run speedway in blighty are absolutely crap at promoting the sport to the same level, shouldnt mean bsi get blamed for all of british speedways shortcomings.. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
van wolfswinkel Posted July 12, 2014 Report Share Posted July 12, 2014 Great atmosphere, great view, and some good racing and slick presentation as usual...BUT the ten quid Park n'Ride system was crap...waiting too long for buses from Cardiff City F.C. then on the return about quarter-of-a-mile queue for buses so we decided to do the 30-minute walk back to the car park. Next time will not use park n' ride, was better when at County Hall, better off parking in side street nearer stadium or getting taxi from football stadium, or coach or train. Well done to old Greg, unlucky Woffy and Wardy. Back to boring old Blunsdon this week!What was attendance?. Was behind Eddie Kennett in ticket queue at stadium, he was riding there 6 years ago! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bostonian Posted July 12, 2014 Report Share Posted July 12, 2014 Wow wow and WOW! My first ever Cardiff visit, and what a showcase event for speedway that is! Can see why Cardiff is known as the main GP of the season. Atmosphere was absolutely electric, something I've never heard at a speedway event before. Without doubt having a Brit as good as Tai to cheer on as well makes the event just that little bit more special. So gutted he didn't manage to win the GP but can't begrudge a man like Hancock winning it, still showing the boys the way round at 44! Hard to describe how buzzing I still am now, 4 hours after it. Something like that must surely make more people want to watch speedway.. Huge credit to BSI and the track and event staff, put on a superb show. Just hope this can give clubs some idea that this is how you'll get more people through the turnstiles! Did I hear a nail taken out of the British speedway coffin?!?! (A reference to a post I made yesterday....) Great atmosphere, great view, and some good racing and slick presentation as usual...BUT the ten quid Park n'Ride system was crap...waiting too long for buses from Cardiff City F.C. then on the return about quarter-of-a-mile queue for buses so we decided to do the 30-minute walk back to the car park. Next time will not use park n' ride, was better when at County Hall, better off parking in side street nearer stadium or getting taxi from football stadium, or coach or train.Well done to old Greg, unlucky Woffy and Wardy. Back to boring old Blunsdon this week!What was attendance?. Was behind Eddie Kennett in ticket queue at stadium, he was riding there 6 years ago! I did park and ride to and from Cardiff east.. £3 for both ways and back on the bus within 5 minutes after the event, if your anywhere near that for next year then try that 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BWitcher Posted July 12, 2014 Report Share Posted July 12, 2014 (edited) The occasion might be great but give me the racing from the Pairs last night. Far Superior. Racing doesn't pull in the fans. Just gonna check on the Pairs thread to see if you had the same enthusiasm for British Speedway that you without fail show for BSI events! Nope nothing! And why should he? Or are you claiming the Pairs was a better all round 'show' than Cardiff? Attended for the first time in a number of years tonight and thoroughly enjoyed it from start to finish. How great to be able to cheer on a British World Champion. Edited July 12, 2014 by BWitcher 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trees Posted July 12, 2014 Report Share Posted July 12, 2014 Racing doesn't pull in the fans. And why should he? Or are you claiming the Pairs was a better all round 'show' than Cardiff? Just wondered if he shows the same passion and enthusiasm for any speedway other than BSI events, simple as that really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILIPRISING Posted July 12, 2014 Report Share Posted July 12, 2014 Just gonna check on the Pairs thread to see if you had the same enthusiasm for British Speedway that you without fail show for BSI events! Nope nothing! WASN'T at Somerset ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remembertheracers Posted July 12, 2014 Report Share Posted July 12, 2014 I HAVE been lucky enough and privileged to have attended many major sporting events from a soccer World Cup Final down but the show put on at the Millennium tonight was as good as any. The big star is the stadium itself and the atmosphere that can be created under a roof and with the lights out. I cannot tell you how much time and effort was put into just the parade which was a spectacular success enjoyed not least by the riders themselves. Try doing that on a sunny afternoon at Wembley or the Olympic Stadium. BSI have their knockers but anyone who left tonight and didn't have a fantastic evening will need their heads examined. Proud to be have been involved with the show and a great and very talented bunch. I HAVE been lucky enough and privileged to have attended many major sporting events from a soccer World Cup Final down but the show put on at the Millennium tonight was as good as any. The big star is the stadium itself and the atmosphere that can be created under a roof and with the lights out. I cannot tell you how much time and effort was put into just the parade which was a spectacular success enjoyed not least by the riders themselves. Try doing that on a sunny afternoon at Wembley or the Olympic Stadium. BSI have their knockers but anyone who left tonight and didn't have a fantastic evening will need their heads examined. Proud to be have been involved with the show and a great and very talented bunch. Spot on Mr Rising, a different level, superb GP 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trees Posted July 12, 2014 Report Share Posted July 12, 2014 WASN'T at Somerset ... Of course not ..... I didn't expect you to be lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spencebel Posted July 13, 2014 Report Share Posted July 13, 2014 Just got home...What a day! Thought Tai was going to do it, gutted but if he had to lose to anybody happy that it was Greg. Congratulations Greg... Almost Tai, but you are on top of the leader board.... Well done... Also treated myself to a Tai coaster, and Tai programme board and a Tai canvas... (Amazing)... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HenryW Posted July 13, 2014 Report Share Posted July 13, 2014 Why dont they?? Greg is a great rider and a nice bloke but he is boring to watch. Even tonight when he gated he won when he didnt he trailed behind.Oh, come on...That's just not true at all. Greg gated in heat 6 and finished third 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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