The White Knight Posted October 9, 2014 Report Share Posted October 9, 2014 I suppose that this fits in with BSI plan to try to emulate Formula One GP's, but what sort of an attendance do they expect to get in Melbourne? The stadium looks terrific but it seats over 50,000. Always looks bad when a place is two thirds empty. Also I think that taking what could be the deciding GP out of Europe is a kick in the teeth for the bulk of the sport's supporters. Still I guess that the business plan must be in BSI's favour as they're not idiots. MONEY, MONEY, MONEY. That's ALL they are bothered about - sod the Sport and it's Supporters. :mad: 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waiheke1 Posted October 9, 2014 Report Share Posted October 9, 2014 The aus gp was always going to have to be the first or last gp of the season. I assume the stadium unavailable early in the season due to other sports? If its anything like this season most riders will have something to race for, and if not an expenses paid end of season trip to aussie is hardly a hardship! Shame this couldn't have happened a year early to reduce the nz gp shipping costs, though wonder if as many aussies would have made the trip to unzud if they had their "own" gp. Brother moved to Melbourne a few months back so he will be stoked, hopefully br able to make it across the ditch to visit him and see the world champ be crowned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duane Posted October 9, 2014 Report Share Posted October 9, 2014 So it's ok for the aussie supporters that fly to Cardiff every year but it's not ok for the English & European supporters to come to aussie? That sounds fair! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMungo Posted October 9, 2014 Report Share Posted October 9, 2014 So any riders in GP will have best equipment packed up by first week in October. So stuff the EL play offs. Not sure which annoys me most to be honest - BSI or the play offs! Is this Star Lady, or is it Trees? I think with the current weather situation, we may be looking at having the Play-Offs a little earlier next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star Lady Posted October 9, 2014 Report Share Posted October 9, 2014 Is this Star Lady, or is it Trees? I think with the current weather situation, we may be looking at having the Play-Offs a little earlier next year. Definitely SL I have great sympathy for Trees' viewpoint, but I don't always agree with the way she expresses it I've never liked the Bloody Stupid Play Offs any more than I like the stupid dingly dangly tablecloth double points nonsense. It never ceases to amaze me that folk who say they love speedway are so happy to curtail the season simply to allow for the play offs which, let's face it, were brought in simply to please Sky. If I still loved speedway I'd be bloody furious that the season was being shortened . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trees Posted October 10, 2014 Report Share Posted October 10, 2014 It's just more of the same as far as I am concerned, another stadium, another GP .... wonder who is stumping up the money this time, for 5 years!! Melbourne people or the Aussie authorities? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted October 10, 2014 Report Share Posted October 10, 2014 it's sad that the fans who support the event all over Europe will not be able to attend the Finale unless they fork out a lot of cash.Shows that BSI don't give a sh*t about them as long as they get some money in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Pinny Posted October 10, 2014 Popular Post Report Share Posted October 10, 2014 God some people whinge A new country, venue yet people are complaining. What about the aussies who come over to europe every year to follow the series as believe it or not there are quite a few And the potential for an aussie to lift a world title in front of their home fans? Melbournes a terrific city, the ethiad is an incredible venue. I think its a very positive decision and no not just because its in australia. How many people who have slated this decision actually attend the final gp of the series when its held in EU anyway??? Stop whining and appreciate the fact bsi are trying something new. Absolutely pathetic 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woz01 Posted October 10, 2014 Report Share Posted October 10, 2014 God some people whinge A new country, venue yet people are complaining. What about the aussies who come over to europe every year to follow the series as believe it or not there are quite a few And the potential for an aussie to lift a world title in front of their home fans? Melbournes a terrific city, the ethiad is an incredible venue. I think its a very positive decision and no not just because its in australia. How many people who have slated this decision actually attend the final gp of the series when its held in EU anyway??? Stop whining and appreciate the fact bsi are trying something new. Absolutely pathetic I agree, why shouldn't Australia have a gp? For me it gives the gps more credibility just need another one or two outside Europe. One before the European season and one after and it will be spot on. That could provide a longer gap between gps during the European season and that should help rider availability in the EL! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star Lady Posted October 10, 2014 Report Share Posted October 10, 2014 (edited) I have no particular problem with Australia holding a GP or even the final GP. My problem is the date. The 24th is a week before the end of the British season. This affects BRITISH fans who for the most part have supported the riders through the early part of their careers and those riders will no be unavailable to British speedway for approx. 2 weeks at the end of the season. It may well affect Poland and Sweden as well. Probably Czecho too. Therefore it's European fans of speedway, not necessarily GP fans that will suffer. It's all very well folk saying bring the play offs forward. Why the hell should we have to simply to suit a private company that wants to make a profit. Speedway has run from March to October for as long as I've been attending in the mid 60s and probably before that to. I see no reason for it to change. I doubt non GP riders will appreciate their season being curtailed either as it reduces their chances to earn money. Edited October 10, 2014 by Star Lady 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Undercover Elephant Posted October 10, 2014 Report Share Posted October 10, 2014 (edited) it's sad that the fans who support the event all over Europe will not be able to attend the Finale unless they fork out a lot of cash.Shows that BSI don't give a sh*t about them as long as they get some money in.Seems only fair to stage a round in Australia considering the likes of Chris, Darcy, Troy and now Jason Doyle have been featured in the series. Fixtures and dates will always make it hard to allocate a time of year for a visit. The Etihad will be preparing for the AFL season around March/April, so a finale date may have been the only option. Plus it's closer to get home for the Aussie riders for the summer whilst the rest of you are cold, wet and miserable!!! Edited October 10, 2014 by Undercover Elephant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BWitcher Posted October 10, 2014 Report Share Posted October 10, 2014 MONEY, MONEY, MONEY. That's ALL they are bothered about - sod the Sport and it's Supporters. :mad: It's a good thing for the sport and its supporters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fullbore Posted October 10, 2014 Report Share Posted October 10, 2014 The 24th is a week before the end of the British season. This year th EL final should have finished on 15th Oct. Sweden and Poland have finished theirs already. Niamh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iris123 Posted October 10, 2014 Report Share Posted October 10, 2014 Don't see why the Aussies shouldn't have the final GP.My way of thinking if any country deserves it then they do after all the great riders they have provided over the decades.Remember back a few years ago the Longtrack GP final round was held in NZ and some riders were complaining about it(think Riss or Barth was the main one)going on about being robbed of the chance of being crowned WC in front of his own fans.Ivan Mauger stated that he(and you could include Mirac + Briggo as well) never ever had that luxury. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted October 10, 2014 Report Share Posted October 10, 2014 It's a good thing for the sport and its supporters. That is only your opinion - to which you are entitled. I don't agree with you that's all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinny Posted October 10, 2014 Report Share Posted October 10, 2014 Its not very often you agree with anyone though! Get out of your time warp for god sake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted October 10, 2014 Report Share Posted October 10, 2014 (edited) Its not very often you agree with anyone though! Get out of your time warp for god sake Why so aggressive? Surely I am entitled to an opinion - or - is only yours valid? :rolleyes: Edited October 10, 2014 by The White Knight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinny Posted October 10, 2014 Report Share Posted October 10, 2014 Every thread I read you usually pop up disagreeing with the majority. How taking the gp series to a new continent - a continent where some of the top riders in the world come from - is a bad move is beyond me. I dont think its anything to do with money - its a huge gamble which could see them lose a lot. Its a positive move and how people cant see that is totally baffling 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJC Posted October 10, 2014 Report Share Posted October 10, 2014 (edited) Every thread I read you usually pop up disagreeing with the majority. How taking the gp series to a new continent - a continent where some of the top riders in the world come from - is a bad move is beyond me. I dont think its anything to do with money - its a huge gamble which could see them lose a lot. Its a positive move and how people cant see that is totally baffling One things for sure, no where near as many Aussie's at Cardiff next year! there are a load that come over for their 'home' gp over here! Can see a lot staying home and can't exactly blame them for it! Going to be a great event though! Edited October 10, 2014 by DJC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BWitcher Posted October 10, 2014 Report Share Posted October 10, 2014 That is only your opinion - to which you are entitled. I don't agree with you that's all. What are the reasons for your opinion? How is taking the sport into a magnificent facility bad for it? How is giving supporters in Australia the opportunity to attend a GP a bad thing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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