Trees Posted April 12, 2015 Report Share Posted April 12, 2015 It didn't seem to work at Peterborough last night. Just seemed like a complete waste of time as it was still like a wet ploughed field round the outside, although admittedly I was overlooking the 3rd/4th bend so don't know what 1st/2nd was like but probably the same. The tractor did two laps after heats 2, 4, 6 and 7 but after that I stopped counting as Ipswich had obviously given up and weren't interested anyway apart from Danny King and Cameron Heeps who got stuck in. Peterborough lol yeah all they seemed to do was grade the very outside of the track where all the heavy dirt was piled up and most of the riders were having problems if they got in it. Instead of moving it round the track which I know our ex trackman Huggy would have done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini Posted April 12, 2015 Report Share Posted April 12, 2015 Well, I'm going again today as I hope to go to all the Sunday meetings, but if the track is like that today too I have an idea I might just get a bit cheesed off. As a neutral I'd like to see some good racing as that's the whole point of me going but if the track is prepared purely to put the visiting riders off then I'm not going to be so keen on making the journey over from Leicester. The racing was brilliant during the Peterborough v Somerset match so hopefully it will be today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shale Searcher Posted April 12, 2015 Report Share Posted April 12, 2015 It would be nice to know why its going round! Us old stagers know that if the tractor comes out unexpectedly its usually because the riders have asked for the track to be graded but new comers don't know that's why. It really is all about communication and not guess work! Agree, but "newbies" normally get brought to there first meetings by a more experienced Speedway Supporters and would usually explain the "quirks" of the sport.... and therefore do not need this sort of info being spoon-fed by an announcer or presenter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini Posted April 12, 2015 Report Share Posted April 12, 2015 Well, I'm going again today as I hope to go to all the Sunday meetings, but if the track is like that today too I have an idea I might just get a bit cheesed off. As a neutral I'd like to see some good racing as that's the whole point of me going but if the track is prepared purely to put the visiting riders off then I'm not going to be so keen on making the journey over from Leicester. The racing was brilliant during the Peterborough v Somerset match so hopefully it will be today. Well, if it's okay to quote my own post....that match was absolutely brilliant. Only 3 races with no passes. I love Peterborough! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCB Posted April 16, 2015 Report Share Posted April 16, 2015 Apparently they take a picture when you arrive into the car park. I know 5 people who have been fined,so yes they do fine drivers at night. There is So much land by the track that could of been used for parking Can confirm this is true. They take a photo on the way in and way out. I have two loverly photos of my car from them - they'll be waiting along time for my £85 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skodaman Posted April 17, 2015 Report Share Posted April 17, 2015 Can confirm this is true. They take a photo on the way in and way out. I have two loverly photos of my car from them - they'll be waiting along time for my £85 Keep us up to date if it goes any further! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCB Posted April 17, 2015 Report Share Posted April 17, 2015 Keep us up to date if it goes any further! Well I'm taking the approach of "ignore it and it'll go away" for now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini Posted April 17, 2015 Report Share Posted April 17, 2015 It will go away. My brother had a parking ticket when on holiday in Cornwall and is still waiting to be prosecuted 50 years later. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Posted April 17, 2015 Report Share Posted April 17, 2015 It will go away. My brother had a parking ticket when on holiday in Cornwall and is still waiting to be prosecuted 50 years later. Yeh. My brother got one in Cornwall too about 20 years ago and is still waiting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCB Posted April 17, 2015 Report Share Posted April 17, 2015 As I mentioned above, private parking firms can't do anything about it other than sue you for trespass but good luck to them proving my being parked there an extra 30 minutes cost them anyway! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert72 Posted April 17, 2015 Report Share Posted April 17, 2015 (edited) I guess there will more parking tickets issued when we get some sunny evenings However the land around the stadium could of been used as overflow parking had it not been used as a tip. Edited April 17, 2015 by robert72 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini Posted April 17, 2015 Report Share Posted April 17, 2015 It's a real shame about the parking at Leicester as 235 spaces is a ridiculously small amount. Yes, I know parking is available at the Shopping Centre but as Shawn has found out there is the risk of being fined for staying longer than 4 hours. I missed the second half racing recently as I was worried about this (I'm not as brave as Shawn and would have paid up so didn't want to risk getting a ticket.) It's quite a hike up to the stadium so you have to take this into account after parking the car if you're not so young anymore so with a second half it would be quite easy to go over the 4 hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Hunter Posted April 20, 2015 Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 It's a real shame about the parking at Leicester as 235 spaces is a ridiculously small amount. Yes, I know parking is available at the Shopping Centre but as Shawn has found out there is the risk of being fined for staying longer than 4 hours. I missed the second half racing recently as I was worried about this (I'm not as brave as Shawn and would have paid up so didn't want to risk getting a ticket.) It's quite a hike up to the stadium so you have to take this into account after parking the car if you're not so young anymore so with a second half it would be quite easy to go over the 4 hours. I'm a member of the 'not so young anymore' brigade. I park up at the shopping centre car park just before 7.00 p.m. It takes about 10 minutes to walk up to the track and possibly about 5 minutes to queue up to get in and buy a 20:20 ticket or two. So I am in position at about 7.20p.m. at the latest which is in plenty of time as you are lucky if the first race starts before 7.40/7.45 p.m.. So, even on a bad night, I am away from the car park well before the four hours are up. Its different of course if you want to have a drink with your mates either before or after the meeting but that's a choice you have to make. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justathought Posted April 20, 2015 Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 I have always parked in the shopping center car park, since the sport returned. Have never been over the 4 hour limit or even near it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCB Posted April 20, 2015 Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 (edited) I have always parked in the shopping center car park, since the sport returned. Have never been over the 4 hour limit or even near it. Well lucky you not having to travel 140 miles to get there with a 6 year old who wants feeding. I got there at 5.41. We then went to the pub for food. Then went in Tesco to buy some sweets and drinks for the meeting (you need these things when you're 6 to keep you happy when the track grading is dragging a meeting on!), then a meeting advertised to start at 7.30 start at 7.50. We were out of the car park at 9.49. So over stayed by 8 minutes. Now maybe if they had not delayed the start by 20 minutes to allow the later arrivals to get in I may not have gone over the 3 hour limit. A 7.30 starting speedway meeting should be over by 9.30 to allows us to get back to the car for 9.41. But anyway, as pointed out, I'm not bothered. They can't legally do anything about it. It'd be akin to be charging someone £85 for reading my posts on the BSF. I can demand it, some mugs might pay up but no court will agree with me even if I have warned you. But if they do want to pester me for money, next time I won't bother going to Leicester and spending money in the local area. If we do some up for the speedway again we'll eat elsewhere. Surely they should be encouraging away fans to eating the local pubs and restaurants?! Edited April 20, 2015 by SCB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justathought Posted April 20, 2015 Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 Well lucky you not having to travel 140 miles to get there with a 6 year old who wants feeding. I got there at 5.41. We then went to the pub for food. Then went in Tesco to buy some sweets and drinks for the meeting (you need these things when you're 6 to keep you happy when the track grading is dragging a meeting on!), then a meeting advertised to start at 7.30 start at 7.50. We were out of the car park at 9.49. So over stayed by 8 minutes. Now maybe if they had not delayed the start by 20 minutes to allow the later arrivals to get in I may not have gone over the 3 hour limit. A 7.30 starting speedway meeting should be over by 8.30 to allows us to get back to the car for 9.41. But anyway, as pointed out, I'm not bothered. They can't legally do anything about it. It'd be akin to be charging someone £85 for reading my posts on the BSF. I can demand it, some mugs might pay up but no court will agree with me even if I have warned you. But if they do want to pester me for money, next time I won't bother going to Leicester and spending money in the local area. If we do some up for the speedway again we'll eat elsewhere. Surely they should be encouraging away fans to eating the local pubs and restaurants?! No I travel 60 miles and how do you know I havent got any kidds with me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini Posted April 20, 2015 Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 (edited) .....SCB...... A 7.30 starting speedway meeting should be over by 8.30 to allows us to get back to the car for 9.41 Blimey I thought I was slow walking back but at least I've got the excuse of two dodgy knees. Spoilsport - you've edited the time on your post now. Edited April 20, 2015 by Gemini 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TesarRacing Posted April 21, 2015 Report Share Posted April 21, 2015 No I travel 60 miles and how do you know I havent got any kidds with me. I thought Gemini said you couldn't take animals into the stadium!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skodaman Posted April 21, 2015 Report Share Posted April 21, 2015 Well lucky you not having to travel 140 miles to get there with a 6 year old who wants feeding. I got there at 5.41. We then went to the pub for food. Then went in Tesco to buy some sweets and drinks for the meeting (you need these things when you're 6 to keep you happy when the track grading is dragging a meeting on!), then a meeting advertised to start at 7.30 start at 7.50. We were out of the car park at 9.49. So over stayed by 8 minutes. Now maybe if they had not delayed the start by 20 minutes to allow the later arrivals to get in I may not have gone over the 3 hour limit. A 7.30 starting speedway meeting should be over by 9.30 to allows us to get back to the car for 9.41. But anyway, as pointed out, I'm not bothered. They can't legally do anything about it. It'd be akin to be charging someone £85 for reading my posts on the BSF. I can demand it, some mugs might pay up but no court will agree with me even if I have warned you. But if they do want to pester me for money, next time I won't bother going to Leicester and spending money in the local area. If we do some up for the speedway again we'll eat elsewhere. Surely they should be encouraging away fans to eating the local pubs and restaurants?! If you arrive as early as that, there would be no problem parking on the speedway car park!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Hunter Posted April 21, 2015 Report Share Posted April 21, 2015 If you arrive as early as that, there would be no problem parking on the speedway car park!! Which is free or course. You could also think about having a dip in the Leisure Centre swimming pool or a spin on the roller skates while you wait although I am not sure what time it closes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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