van wolfswinkel Posted March 8, 2015 Report Share Posted March 8, 2015 Pretty good but probably not at the level of Leicester last season-possibly a couple of thousand. very good if that's the number, will probably be better than the Kilbs meeting in a few weeks, and better than last season's league crowds of around 1200-1500? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WembleyLion Posted March 8, 2015 Report Share Posted March 8, 2015 In future ignore the BBC weather forecast. Good point - I pretty much ignore the over pessimistic BBC weather forecasting if I find several others are indicating a different story as was the case today. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk_martin Posted March 8, 2015 Report Share Posted March 8, 2015 Riders not having equipment ready for March and some getting asked to ride only days before the event smacks of bad preparation on both sides. Riders have had all winter to get their kit ready and those who haven't don't come out of this situation very well IMO. It mirrors the amateurism of the way British speedway is run unfortunately. Â Your're right. Â What I think it boils down to is that Lewis Bridger was allowed to get away with the "no bikes" stunt last season without anyone (BSPA / SCB) having the guts to pull him up for bringing the sport into disrepute. So this year others have been able to get away with it too. And do you think that the people who are so big and brave to fine and punish a track announcer, Chris Simpson, last year for calling them a "bunch of knobs" are going to do anything about riders ripping the pi$$ out of the sport (and proving Chris Simpson right)? Of course not. Can't wait to see how many riders will be bike-less next year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Former devil Posted March 8, 2015 Report Share Posted March 8, 2015 Sorry if i have missed this as ive been scrolling through, but what was the official reason for Lawson withdrawing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Blobby Posted March 8, 2015 Report Share Posted March 8, 2015 (edited) Sorry if i have missed this as ive been scrolling through, but what was the official reason for Lawson withdrawing? Â Don't think anbody knows why it hasn't been announced. Edited March 8, 2015 by Mr Blobby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chalkie Posted March 8, 2015 Report Share Posted March 8, 2015 Sorry if i have missed this as ive been scrolling through, but what was the official reason for Lawson withdrawing?Couldn't be arsed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pirate Nick Posted March 8, 2015 Report Share Posted March 8, 2015 Thoroughly enjoyed the meeting. Great to see the youngsters being given track time as well. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wackie Posted March 8, 2015 Report Share Posted March 8, 2015 Well, I for one thought that was a bloody good meeting, well worth the entrance money-anyone who didn't go because of the line-up missed an afternoon of a competitive lot of races on a very well prepared track. Glad I went! Â Likewise Chalkie. A good meeting with some good racing, but bloody hell, that got cold! Â Such a shame this meeting isn't supported by more riders who race in this country, especially when you see the likes of Lol Hare, Steady, Joe Owen etc. turn up and show their support. I'm no Ben Barker fan, but fair play to him for being an ever present in the ben fund meetings. Such a shame it isn't so important to some of the other young brits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil The Ace Posted March 8, 2015 Report Share Posted March 8, 2015 Belive it or not. I know of 2 reasons as to why riders couldn't make it. I don't know who the riders are but you will laugh at these  1st rider - his partner as gone to new York  2nd rider - he had to look after his dog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mjolnir Posted March 9, 2015 Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 It was good to finally see some speedway after a long winter! Â Although I do hope there's some bigger names and fewer cancellations for next year's event, there was some great racing today in front of a decent crowd. Hopefully plenty of money was raised. I thoroughly enjoyed my first visit to Swindon - I'll be back again later in the season if possible. Â Swindon fans will be very happy with the performances from their riders I think! Leicester fans had a bit less to cheer about until Walasek got going near the end when he really made it count, but I'm sure Wozniak will also get going once the season is underway. Â Added another Ben Fund Bonanza race jacket to my collection too, although I had to settle for my 2nd choice on this occasion - still pleased with it though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WTF1 Posted March 9, 2015 Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 For all those who didn't attend this meeting because of all the missing big name "Diva's" i'm afraid you missed a cracking meeting on a very well prepared track, it also proves that with riders of near equal abilities it always provides the better racing, a great day out, cold but worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenga Posted March 9, 2015 Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 (edited) Oh dear you keep ignoring me, the one who has quoted and put in simple language EXACTLY what you said about Glasgow and asked you three times now to justify it AND included the quotes for you.  Im sure George can ask for himself or even requote all of my quotes if he wants but let me say it again for you in straight forward terms  In your quote (the first one - even has your name against it to help you and just to add that extra bit of help I've embolded it for you, dont say Im not helpful) you implied that GLASGOW were responsible for Lawsons withdrawal.  Once again, kindly justify this potentially extremely damaging comment of yours about Glasgow speedway and provide proof of your pretty serious and as yet apparently completely unfounded allegation  Thats pretty straight forward in the way its put isnt it? So come on then jenga, you made the statement - WHERE IS THE PROOF? Oh dear you keep ignoring me, the one who has quoted and put in simple language EXACTLY what you said about Glasgow and asked you three times now to justify it AND included the quotes for you.  Im sure George can ask for himself or even requote all of my quotes if he wants but let me say it again for you in straight forward terms  In your quote (the first one - even has your name against it to help you and just to add that extra bit of help I've embolded it for you, dont say Im not helpful) you implied that GLASGOW were responsible for Lawsons withdrawal.  Once again, kindly justify this potentially extremely damaging comment of yours about Glasgow speedway and provide proof of your pretty serious and as yet apparently completely unfounded allegation  Thats pretty straight forward in the way its put isnt it? So come on then jenga, you made the statement - WHERE IS THE PROOF? Oh dear you keep ignoring me, the one who has quoted and put in simple language EXACTLY what you said about Glasgow and asked you three times now to justify it AND included the quotes for you.  Im sure George can ask for himself or even requote all of my quotes if he wants but let me say it again for you in straight forward terms  In your quote (the first one - even has your name against it to help you and just to add that extra bit of help I've embolded it for you, dont say Im not helpful) you implied that GLASGOW were responsible for Lawsons withdrawal.  Once again, kindly justify this potentially extremely damaging comment of yours about Glasgow speedway and provide proof of your pretty serious and as yet apparently completely unfounded allegation  Thats pretty straight forward in the way its put isnt it? So come on then jenga, you made the statement - WHERE IS THE PROOF?  the forum police have spoken. all is well now.see , i am not ignoring your post.  7/3/ 2015 i made a COMmenT about Richard missing the ben fund. no harm or accusations at him what so ever. just found out the real reason now.  8/4/2015 you asked me if i was accusing Glasgow speedway of pulling richard out. that was not an accusation. that was a comment made by ,er. ME. so now you are accusing me of accusing Glasgow of taking Richard out of the ben fund. you on the other hand are defending the rider when even you dont have to finer details of the reason for Richard.pulling out. the third paragraph of the 2nd post . there is no accusation to defend .. only your accusation against me.. but i will forgive your ignorance..  so to the 8/4/2015.. 8/4/2015.. you accuse me of COMPLETELY ignoring you .. its only been a day. it not a conversation on a phone. i am too busy troling around other posst . you know, adding to the conversation of others.  90% of my post are gossip. 10% are true.. you make your own mind up in what % my post falls into..  dont know why you are throwing fuel on the fire, but if it floats your boat...  8/3/2015.. these are the type of posts i put on.. if you cant have a laugh at them. you should be in politics....  so there you have it. get your self a cuppa, sit down and let all those accusations put towards me fade away..   maybe there is something on your mind thats bothering you.. like Glasgow not winning any thing at all this year. it will be a shame if they dont but i will still have a chuckle even if they dont win anything. as most speedway fans will. i think the expectation at Glasgow is really high and fans like yourself are super defending their team , no matter what the cost.  so lighten up. its a sport.  look , i even started Richard and Glasgow with capital letters.. Edited March 9, 2015 by jenga Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lioness Posted March 9, 2015 Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 In other words your ACCUSATION (check the dictionary, it might help you understand) was complete rubbish and totally unfounded and you don't even have the bottle to admit it when called out by a number of people. Saying 'its a forum' does not allow you or anyone else to post comments that are unfounded and damaging, its still slander Don't need a cup of tea to chill thanks, on ice winning a league title so its nice and chilled here ta. And I don't do 'going away' just because someone who has been backed into a corner doesn't want to admit it and tells me to! Far from adding fuel, those of us who challenged your apparently unfounded accusations have actually done more to limit damage-well to Glasgow anyway-by making people aware that your accusations might just be bitter bias. Have a nice day.... I know I am :-D Â Â Oh and in response to your edited bit, you really have highlighted the difference between us. I look at speedway as a whole, I don't blindly show complete faith in a team and try and discredit everyone else. I've criticised Glasgow plenty in the past as a look at my posts would show you if you are that bored. As for the coming season I am already on record saying I don't know if I'll be back and I couldn't care less if you want to laugh at Glasgow or anyone else. I do care however if you decide to unjustly slander ANY club and damage speedway as a whole 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MANSE Posted March 9, 2015 Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 (edited) Jenga its bad enough some of the rubbish you post but now you dont even know what month it is. Just to help you we are in the month of MARCH not April re your post 152 100 per cent true not gossip Edited March 9, 2015 by MANSE 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foamfence Posted March 9, 2015 Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 For all those who didn't attend this meeting because of all the missing big name "Diva's" i'm afraid you missed a cracking meeting on a very well prepared track, it also proves that with riders of near equal abilities it always provides the better racing, a great day out, cold but worth it. Good to hear that, but a few bigger names would surely have drawn a bigger crowd and more funds. Which was actually what the meeting was about. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldswindonsupporter Posted March 9, 2015 Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 In some ways yesterday's Ben Funds meeting showed what a mare it must be to be a promoter or an organiser of a meeting. Â First up, the weather, whilst I couldn't go due to daughter needing a lift to the airport for 16:30 the weather where I was, some 50 miles west of Blunsdon would have made me think twice - rain all morning and cold, Blunsdon is nothing but cold even in Summer, however at the track it appears to have been different. Thus gaining travelling support is always going to be tricky. Â Second, the line up, a truly worthy cause but not very exciting on the face of it and there is the rub, how do you make this attractive? Big names, not necessarily, I've seen far better meetings without the so called big stars, for me, close racing and passing is the key on a well prepared track that encourages the racer. Follow my leader is a bore in my eyes even if it might be the likes of Chris Holder, Darcy Ward etc. Â However, that said, it seems from the reports a well run mtg, the updates suggested it didn't have much passing etc although this forum suggest close racing, a good sized crowd, as I didn't go, a contribution will be on its way today to the fund. Â So what of the future, a date when more riders are available perhaps? On a track that encourages racing - how about Glasgow for instance? Include some riders who can race and a well prepared track for them to do so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenga Posted March 9, 2015 Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 everybody off the blue smarties ., now. Â looks like my interpretation of the word accusation is very different from yours. long may it continue. off to the somerset thread now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WTF1 Posted March 9, 2015 Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 Good to hear that, but a few bigger names would surely have drawn a bigger crowd and more funds. Which was actually what the meeting was about. So did you enjoy the meeting despite the lack of "big names"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenga Posted March 9, 2015 Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 (edited) good to hear cookie getting some laps in on the ben fund day.. Edited March 9, 2015 by jenga 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spin king Posted March 9, 2015 Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 Some interesting views on the latest worthy Ben Fund meeting. Â First of the the well known forum contributor from Birmingham who as per usual wants to take a pop at the BSPA regarding taking action against riders pulling out of the meeting. Â (1) The meeting is run by Benevolent Fund not the BSPA, so why should they get involved, the meeting is run to aid riders who have suffered injury. If riders pull out of meeting or refuse to ride then they are putting or potentially putting the chance to raise as much money possible at risk, they are effectively hitting potential their own pockets and so of their fellow riders. Â (2) Running the meeting later in the season to attract better riders. Not a bad call, but my guess is the reason why they run it as the first meeting of the season is that they know that fans have not seen a speedway meeting for the best part of 6 months, and one of the reasons why the fans make a point of attending the meeting apart from the cause is very dear to all speedway fans hearts it is the chance for a large majority of fans to actually see a speedway meeting. Â And finally as others have said Well Done to Ben Barker who has ridden every single Ben Fund meeting, surely there should be some sort of special award for the lad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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