Grand Central Posted June 23, 2015 Report Share Posted June 23, 2015 (edited) It is June 23. The day of the Top Secret test meeting in Cardiff. I know that the most recent Sky televised meetings at Coventry and Lakeside LOOKED as if they were being held behind 'Closed Doors'. But this one actually is keeping the public out; not just coercing them to stay away by presenting substandard fare. So I just thought there may be some smidgen of interest among us here. The information on Speedwaygp website last week was " In order to maximise this opportunity, BSI Speedway, will put on a practise event that will be open to selected British (non SGP) riders on Tuesday June 23. This will give BSI Speedway and the Millennium Stadium the opportunity, not previously available, to run through many elements of the event. " After that we have been told absolutely nothing at all. Unless I've missed it. Anyone able to enlighten us with a little more ? . Edited June 23, 2015 by Grand Central Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted June 23, 2015 Report Share Posted June 23, 2015 It is June 23. The day of the Top Secret test meeting in Cardiff. I know that the most recent Sky televised meetings at Coventry and Lakeside LOOKED as if they were being held behind 'Closed Doors'. But this one actually is keeping the public out; not just coercing them to stay away by presenting substandard fare. So I just thought there may be some smidgen of interest among us here. The information on Speedwaygp website last week was " In order to maximise this opportunity, BSI Speedway, will put on a practise event that will be open to selected British (non SGP) riders on Tuesday June 23. This will give BSI Speedway and the Millennium Stadium the opportunity, not previously available, to run through many elements of the event. " After that we have been told absolutely nothing at all. Unless I've missed it. Anyone able to enlighten us with a little more ? . Sch!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trees Posted June 23, 2015 Report Share Posted June 23, 2015 Why would they want anyone to know, the less that is being mentioned about the reason they are doing it the better for THEM!! When is the FIM press release about Warsaw coming out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OveFundinFan Posted June 23, 2015 Report Share Posted June 23, 2015 Why is it we expect to know everything about everything. Access to Cardiff stadium has been made available sooner then ever before (I understand), purpose to lay a track well before any other time, thats what forum members were wanting, and now the organisers say they going to have a test day with riders that wont be competing on July 4th. Fair do's. It might be nice to know who riding and the results of the test day but surely we can't demand information, therefore we should'nt expect it. Only my opinion, no doubt others will have theirs. joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Central Posted June 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2015 (edited) Why is it we expect to know everything about everything. Access to Cardiff stadium has been made available sooner then ever before (I understand), purpose to lay a track well before any other time, thats what forum members were wanting, and now the organisers say they going to have a test day with riders that wont be competing on July 4th. Fair do's. It might be nice to know who riding and the results of the test day but surely we can't demand information, therefore we should'nt expect it. Only my opinion, no doubt others will have theirs. joe .As you rightly say it may be nice to know who is riding. So let's just be nice, eh? . Edited June 23, 2015 by Grand Central Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan_Jones Posted June 23, 2015 Report Share Posted June 23, 2015 @Lakesidelive: We believe Ashley Birks, Richard Lawson & Edward Kennett are taking part as well as Kelvin Tatum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BWitcher Posted June 23, 2015 Report Share Posted June 23, 2015 They stated on Sky last night there are 16 British riders racing. Now, this can only be a positive thing yet already I have seen some of the usual naysayers piping up. 1: The track is laid well ahead of the normal schedule giving time to test it and iron out any potential issues. 2: It's giving British riders additional practice time which is something fans have been calling out for. Does it really matter who is or isn't riding in a practice session?? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proud panther Posted June 23, 2015 Report Share Posted June 23, 2015 You can guarantee if the track is ok, it will be mentioned tomorrow. Who is paying the riders if there's no fans allowed in ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJC Posted June 23, 2015 Report Share Posted June 23, 2015 Working in direct view of the stadium today is the only time there wasn't a roof on the place so I could have a nose! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedibee Posted June 23, 2015 Report Share Posted June 23, 2015 You can guarantee if the track is ok, it will be mentioned tomorrow. Who is paying the riders if there's no fans allowed in ? so the track is already laid at Cardiff ? lets hope Kelvin tells Chris Harris how to set his Gerhard up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moxey63 Posted June 23, 2015 Report Share Posted June 23, 2015 Perhaps that is why domestic meetings are so poorly attended. Maybe they are all advertised as being held behind closed doors and only when they have the product right will they open them to the paying customer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbie B Posted June 23, 2015 Report Share Posted June 23, 2015 I wonder if we will get a meeting report in the Star???? or is it too secret even for them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blazeaway Posted June 23, 2015 Report Share Posted June 23, 2015 I can't believe people are moaning about this. It's surely a good idea to get the track tested so there are no problems come raceday, BSI do a few things wrong. This isn't one of them. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCB Posted June 23, 2015 Report Share Posted June 23, 2015 Surely the thread title is wrong? People know about this and seem to want to attend. While there was a meeting no Sky last night that must have been even more secret as there was nobody there!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orion Posted June 23, 2015 Report Share Posted June 23, 2015 I can't believe people are moaning In speedway do the fans do anything else ? Surely if it's top secret how do we know about it ? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Central Posted June 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2015 I agree that this is a very positive thing. And the fact that it is young British riders who are bring given the chance is great. A bit odd to criticise any Speedway fan being marginally interested in who those lucky young guys might actually be. Similarity, the thread title. Being a bit jokey ... Is it no longer possible to chat in a way that retains a little 'lightness' of touch ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BWitcher Posted June 23, 2015 Report Share Posted June 23, 2015 I agree that this is a very positive thing. And the fact that it is young British riders who are bring given the chance is great. A bit odd to criticise any Speedway fan being marginally interested in who those lucky young guys might actually be. Similarity, the thread title. Being a bit jokey ... Is it no longer possible to chat in a way that retains a little 'lightness' of touch ? My criticism wasn't aimed at you per se, there's others on the thread whose anti-BSI bias is shining through again. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Central Posted June 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2015 (edited) I happen to think that a meeting of this type could be a cracker. I shall certainly be keeping a check on YouTube in the next few days to see if any justifiably proud parents have taken some illicit video of their lads at the Millennium. . Edited June 23, 2015 by Grand Central Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted June 23, 2015 Report Share Posted June 23, 2015 I can't believe people are moaning about this. It's surely a good idea to get the track tested so there are no problems come raceday, BSI do a few things wrong. This isn't one of them. Quite agree, but unfortunately certain posters on here never shy away from opportunities to have a go at someone/something. Grand Central as an example. Like others have stated, the availability of the stadium earlier than normal has been used to test out the track prep, given the recent manmade track probs. Riders who would possibly not have had the chance to ride Cardiff ever have been given the opportunity, and that can only be be good for all concerned. Move on, nothing to see here GC. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highroad119 Posted June 23, 2015 Report Share Posted June 23, 2015 glad this is happening because the track has been poor in the past, as many temporary tracks seem to be recently. felt cheated last year for payin nearly £100 for the ticket alone ! , only to watch farcical racing with riders lifting all over the place. practice meeting gets my vote any time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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