Halifaxtiger Posted October 29, 2014 Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 Travelled three times to Somerset to see the Rockets score 26, 28 & 20 points. If we'd been there a fourth time I'd have gone again. I guess that makes me a mug too! Either that or fan who sticks by his team no matter what( (unlike, in my experience, a substantial minority of speedway fans) or, just possibly, both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenga Posted November 3, 2014 Report Share Posted November 3, 2014 jenga is always full of wind, maybe you were thinking of him . lol jenga is always full of wind, maybe you were thinking of him . lol no christmas card for you this year wucky laarrd.. what works for me is. 13 heats of speedway, a good 2nd half and a chinky at home, the edible type FOOD,PEOPLE, FOOD. and no double points. and no matt ford riders in the team. lol. ( left over lolly ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny the spud Posted November 3, 2014 Report Share Posted November 3, 2014 No one ever sticks around for the second half, what about 4 heats, one second half race, another 4 heats , another second half race etc.... the second halfers get a ride in front of a crowd, the public get a few more heats? everyone's a winner 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Countershaftcounter Posted November 3, 2014 Report Share Posted November 3, 2014 No "superstars" thinking they're gods gift to speedway. except Cookie maybe 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted November 3, 2014 Report Share Posted November 3, 2014 In times when people want value for money, I don't think 13 races will cut it, personally I think it should be upped to 18 races. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyclone Posted November 3, 2014 Report Share Posted November 3, 2014 No one ever sticks around for the second half, what about 4 heats, one second half race, another 4 heats , another second half race etc.... the second halfers get a ride in front of a crowd, the public get a few more heats? everyone's a winner Afraid not my cup of tea. The interruption of the main event with second half races can ruin the continuity of a match, especially if it is a close run thing with the tension building. Also where the completion of the main event is jeopardised by the weather, curfews, etc., to hinder the completion of a team event, would not go down well. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadders Posted November 3, 2014 Report Share Posted November 3, 2014 I suppose the racing might still have been better than what you see at home.Faster certainly, but most races over by the 3rd bendA bit harsh there Shads. Perhaps a 'Masochist' would be a better term to use.Sums it up nicely Either that or fan who sticks by his team no matter what( (unlike, in my experience, a substantial minority of speedway fans) or, just possibly, both. I prefer that description 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevePark Posted November 4, 2014 Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 In times when people want value for money, I don't think 13 races will cut it, personally I think it should be upped to 18 races. And the first thing to happen will be the admission going up by a couple of quid or more, to pay for the extra points money that will have to be dished out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted November 4, 2014 Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 (edited) But if it was cut to 13 do you think the admission would be lowered, don't think so. Although I would like to see more races, the current format works fine. Edited November 4, 2014 by Baldyman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevePark Posted November 4, 2014 Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 But if it was cut to 13 do you think the admission would be lowered, don't think so. Although I would like to see more races, the current format works fine. We had 18 heats in 1993. It lasted that one season. All I'm saying is, I guess, many think we are paying too much already and it's my belief that if we went to 18 heats and they put the admission up (which they almost certainly would do) it would drive even more fans away from the sport and the sport simply can't afford that to happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted November 4, 2014 Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 I don't think it matters what they do, the crowds will keep dropping and team speedway as we know it will eventually cease to exist, unless something is radically changed, and I mean radically. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevePark Posted November 4, 2014 Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 I don't think it matters what they do, the crowds will keep dropping and team speedway as we know it will eventually cease to exist, unless something is radically changed, and I mean radically. Agreed (sadly!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted November 4, 2014 Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 If only Barry Hearn had chosen speedway instead of darts. Having said that I love my darts, so I can't complain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CardinalSin Posted November 4, 2014 Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 If only Barry Hearn had chosen speedway instead of darts. Having said that I love my darts, so I can't complain I love the darts too Baldy great final the other night between King and Wade! Great comeback from Wade. Sorry back on topic, Speedway eh... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted November 4, 2014 Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 (edited) Maybe speedway will be like Wade, look dead and buried then make an amazing comeback and celebrate in the other sports faces. Maybe speedway should invest in some walk on girls Edited November 4, 2014 by Baldyman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted November 4, 2014 Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 Rose tinted glasses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted November 4, 2014 Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 Rose tinted glasses.We all get a pair when we pay at turnstiles? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted November 4, 2014 Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 We all get a pair when we pay at turnstiles?Yep,and a lot actually wear them unfortunately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciderman Posted November 4, 2014 Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 If only Barry Hearn had chosen speedway instead of darts. Having said that I love my darts, so I can't complain The only reason darts has picked up the live audience 'it is an excuse to dress up, get your mug on the tv and most importantly get pissed' Put the players on any centre green outdoors , no beer, see how many turn up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted November 5, 2014 Report Share Posted November 5, 2014 I wouldn't have a problem dressing up and getting drunk at speedway and enjoying myself. I thought going out and enjoying yourself was part of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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