stevehone Posted October 11, 2014 Report Share Posted October 11, 2014 I've said this before many times on my facebook or whatever, but does anyone here think it's a shame that in the current format we in the UK don't ever get to see the world champion crowned as we don't get the last GP. ok, so we have a GP here and it's a good place to go, but seeing a rider win a GP isn't quite the same, it's just a part of the process in getting as many points as possible in June/July. actually seeing the best in the world crowned would be amazing at Cardiff, I think the crowd would be good, and the atmosphere amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Smith Posted October 11, 2014 Report Share Posted October 11, 2014 I've said this before many times on my facebook or whatever, but does anyone here think it's a shame that in the current format we in the UK don't ever get to see the world champion crowned as we don't get the last GP. ok, so we have a GP here and it's a good place to go, but seeing a rider win a GP isn't quite the same, it's just a part of the process in getting as many points as possible in June/July. actually seeing the best in the world crowned would be amazing at Cardiff, I think the crowd would be good, and the atmosphere amazing. Absolutely agree but the availability of the Millennium Stadium is a major problem in October and that's the only venue that could justify such an event. Wembley would be a no go as seen already weather wise this month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OveFundinFan Posted October 11, 2014 Report Share Posted October 11, 2014 Be nice if the final round did a tour of the countries (that have the stadium to take it). OK next year in Melbourne, but Cardiff in October for the final would be great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trees Posted October 11, 2014 Report Share Posted October 11, 2014 Just be grateful u get to see a round of the Championship in our lowly little speedway country lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Leslie Posted October 11, 2014 Report Share Posted October 11, 2014 looks like for the next 5 years everyone in Europe will have to get up at about 4am to see the world champion crowned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILIPRISING Posted October 11, 2014 Report Share Posted October 11, 2014 looks like for the next 5 years everyone in Europe will have to get up at about 4am to see the world champion crowned MELBOURNE is nine hours ahead, 7pm start local time, 10am in the UK, finish around 1pm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Leslie Posted October 11, 2014 Report Share Posted October 11, 2014 MELBOURNE is nine hours ahead, 7pm start local time, 10am in the UK, finish around 1pm. Melbourne is 11 hours ahead of GMT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILIPRISING Posted October 12, 2014 Report Share Posted October 12, 2014 Melbourne is 11 hours ahead of GMT. Today Melbourne is nine hours ahead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george.m Posted October 12, 2014 Report Share Posted October 12, 2014 My iPad clock suggests 10 hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OveFundinFan Posted October 12, 2014 Report Share Posted October 12, 2014 when will the clocks go back? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostwalker Posted October 12, 2014 Report Share Posted October 12, 2014 (edited) Today Melbourne is nine hours ahead ------- My iPad clock suggests 10 hours. 10 hours it is: 19:00:00 Saturday October 24, 2015 in Australia/Melbourne converts to 09:00:00 Saturday October 24, 2015 in Europe/London http://www.timezoneconverter.com/cgi-bin/tzc.tzc Edited October 12, 2014 by Ghostwalker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheReturn Posted October 12, 2014 Report Share Posted October 12, 2014 MELBOURNE is nine hours ahead, 7pm start local time, 10am in the UK, finish around 1pm. Still a slap in the face to the many loyal European speedway fans who follow the circus around Europe for several months of the season, now denied the opportunity to see the World Champion crowned for the next five years. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILIPRISING Posted October 12, 2014 Report Share Posted October 12, 2014 SENIOR moment ... forgot I was on Polish time so 10 it is. Would agree about having final round in Oz for the next five years. Also think it is a gamble for them too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcelle Posted October 12, 2014 Report Share Posted October 12, 2014 Still a slap in the face to the many loyal European speedway fans who follow the circus around Europe for several months of the season, now denied the opportunity to see the World Champion crowned for the next five years. It is the WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, not the European championship...Does it matter where the last round is, really?...Speedway needs to grow worldwide to move forward, USA next.....IMO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trees Posted October 12, 2014 Report Share Posted October 12, 2014 It is the WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, not the European championship...Does it matter where the last round is, really?...Speedway needs to grow worldwide to move forward, USA next.....IMO Not really when u only watch them on tv. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheReturn Posted October 12, 2014 Report Share Posted October 12, 2014 (edited) It is the WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, not the European championship...Does it matter where the last round is, really?...Speedway needs to grow worldwide to move forward, USA next.....IMO It's the same as the stupid idea to take the last game of the Premier League season overseas. It is a slap in the face of the season ticket holders and all those fans that pay money to go to every away game. I am not saying the Aussies or the Poles should not have the last round of the GP, what I am saying is it should not be EVERY year... or do travelling fans not matter? Edited October 12, 2014 by TheReturn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostwalker Posted October 12, 2014 Report Share Posted October 12, 2014 It's the same as the stupid idea to take the last game of the Premier League season overseas. It is a slap in the face of the season ticket holders and all those fans that pay money to go to every away game. I am not saying the Aussies or the Poles should not have the last round of the GP, what I am saying is it should not be EVERY year... or do travelling fans not matter? Well how many speedway fans (who have to pay for their own travel/accommodation/tickets) travels to all of the SGP in Europe? How many fans have a season ticket to the SGP? How many speedway fans travel from abroad to each GP? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcelle Posted October 12, 2014 Report Share Posted October 12, 2014 It's the same as the stupid idea to take the last game of the Premier League season overseas. It is a slap in the face of the season ticket holders and all those fans that pay money to go to every away game. I am not saying the Aussies or the Poles should not have the last round of the GP, what I am saying is it should not be EVERY year... or do travelling fans not matter? No its not, the Premier league is an ENGLISH league...the World Cup goes all over the World!!!!!!!!!! F1 and Moto GP and Superbikes go all over the world, usually in the same order...Speedway needs to compete for world wide sponsorship or it will die. Not really when u only watch them on tv. What a stupid comment, most fans watch on TV...a minority travel, and its their choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostwalker Posted October 12, 2014 Report Share Posted October 12, 2014 What a stupid comment, most fans watch on TV...a minority travel, and its their choice. Wasn't that the whole point if his/hers comment? That for most fans it does not matter where the season finale is held since most people watch it on tv anyway. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trees Posted October 13, 2014 Report Share Posted October 13, 2014 Wasn't that the whole point if his/hers comment? That for most fans it does not matter where the season finale is held since most people watch it on tv anyway. Yep :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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