PHILIPRISING Posted July 10, 2016 Report Share Posted July 10, 2016 According to this it was 62,500 last year https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/2015_Speedway_Grand_Prix_of_Great_Britain DON'T forget a huge amount of the lower tier is covered and unused because of viewing constrictions due to the height of the fence. Not sure there was anywhere near 15,000 Poles and tourists there. BBC are interested in much sport these days, not even Open golf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KEITH M Posted July 10, 2016 Report Share Posted July 10, 2016 Just an idea ( and at every Grand Prix) but if after heat 20 if neither reserve have had a ride why not let them have a race against each other before the semi finals .. Be a fantastic experience for them both 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 10, 2016 Report Share Posted July 10, 2016 DON'T forget a huge amount of the lower tier is covered and unused because of viewing constrictions due to the height of the fence. Not sure there was anywhere near 15,000 Poles and tourists there. BBC are interested in much sport these days, not even Open golf. Far be it for me to now sub what you write Phil, but should that read BBC are NOT interested..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted July 10, 2016 Report Share Posted July 10, 2016 Hmmmm... yeah.... well.... I can only apologise for my industrial language. Dunno why, maybe me getting older, but I seem to swearing a lot these days, especially at speedway.I know how you feel.It did keep the zombies away though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foamfence Posted July 10, 2016 Report Share Posted July 10, 2016 Just an idea ( and at every Grand Prix) but if after heat 20 if neither reserve have had a ride why not let them have a race against each other before the semi finals .. Be a fantastic experience for them both In the 'Internationale' at Wimbledon, if you failed to score in two successive rides, you missed your next ride (just that one) and a reserve got a go. It added a bit of interest as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadders Posted July 10, 2016 Report Share Posted July 10, 2016 I know how you feel. It did keep the zombies away though! I'm up for the Berwick meeting if you require my services keeping them away 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shalefan Posted July 10, 2016 Report Share Posted July 10, 2016 Well is been a very long time since I have posted on here but my thoughts on yesterday's British GP. Firstly took my brother in-law and sis in-law who had never been to a Speedway meeting in their lives. Half way through I asked the million dollar question 'What do you think then and be honest if you don't like it tell me' Both said they were loving it and wish they had bought a programme now so they could keep up with the scores better. At the end they both said they have got to do that again, so a small plus and a bit of relief for me. I agree with an earlier comment about the fanzone area, a little disappointed but hey it was something different for me to experience and maybe an area to work on to improve the experience for next year. Could not quite see all the old vintage bikes but was nice to see Wiggy's bike there brought back some nice memories. Not listened to Radio 1 in donkeys years so had no idea who the dj bloke was and won't be tuning in anytime soon lol The racing I thought was very good, been Cardiff twice before and for me this was far better than the previous two I had been too. It is clear the organisers have learnt and are learning from each staging at the arena, so we'll done there. Well done to Antonio who looked fast all night. Best race for me was Danny's heat 19 win. Best gate of the night for me had to be Tai's semi final win from Gate 3 which was a bit of a graveyard gate for most of the night but he made it work when it mattered. Lots of good passing moments from many riders during the meeting, so all in all yeah bloody enjoyed it. Read all the stuff on Tai, we do like to knock a British World Champion or someone British who does well don't we when one comes along. I'm sure I have seen hi jinks on other winning podiums after a meeting. Maybe the riders could become a bit more professional during National Anthems and show respect then once over let themselves become more natural after all they all know each other so well. I never read too much into Tai jumping in the BMW and taking it for a spin, in fact opportunity was there and he took it anyone of the 3 could have done it but clearly never thought of it. As for the press conference I felt Tai is more at home in front of the press than Antonio and Bartosz but both came across fine. Had murders on both previous visits getting back to the M4 after the meeting from parking near the Castle, so looked at the map and parked up at Cardiff FC. Had no problems in getting out after at all, so another plus. Only gripe for me was the amount of people (Block N) who insisted on either going out or coming back during or as a race started!! Got no problem getting up and down as many times as you like during a break in racing but wanting to go out or comeback during or at the start of a race 'REALLY' !! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crumpiefan Posted July 10, 2016 Report Share Posted July 10, 2016 First Cardiff since 2012 after 4 in 5 years before then. Enjoyed it but not the degree i want to do it every season. Idiot in front of me giving hand signs to (quiet!) Poles didn't help. About 2 dozen people wanted to lay him out. As for the crowd I thought it looked less than i've seen before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DutchGrasstrack Posted July 10, 2016 Report Share Posted July 10, 2016 I wonder what the people behind us photographers pay? They can't see a thing I reckon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILIPRISING Posted July 10, 2016 Report Share Posted July 10, 2016 Far be it for me to now sub what you write Phil, but should that read BBC are NOT interested..... WOULDN'T be the first time ... thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigcatdiary Posted July 10, 2016 Report Share Posted July 10, 2016 (edited) Good GP and the whole show was very entertaining, the racing got better the longer it went on but it's also clear the track held up well. Not sure about the new press conference maybe if we could have heard it it might have been better but second bend middle tier it wasn't clear at all. It did look as though the crowd was slightly up on last years Edited July 10, 2016 by bigcatdiary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damosuzuki Posted July 10, 2016 Report Share Posted July 10, 2016 Tbh I'm sick of the duffers in here who never go to speedway moaning like usual. I hope all riders take a leaf out of this book and finally get you to throw in the towel and leave speedway to people who actually enjoy it. It's tragic chat you sad sad old men. You contribute nothing. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadders Posted July 10, 2016 Report Share Posted July 10, 2016 Only been to 5 GP's at Cardiff (missed 2007). As a weekend event I always enjoyed the Friday night social more than the actual GP, as I found the racing a bit dull. After a slow start the racing got better. Definitely the best meeting I've seen there. Why do they insist on removing caps from soft drinks bottles? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foamfence Posted July 10, 2016 Report Share Posted July 10, 2016 Tbh I'm sick of the duffers in here who never go to speedway moaning like usual. I hope all riders take a leaf out of this book and finally get you to throw in the towel and leave speedway to people who actually enjoy it. It's tragic chat you sad sad old men. You contribute nothing. Speedway can't afford to lose any more 'supporters' even though they might be adhered to an armchair. I started going to Speedway in the very early 50s, I'm the son of a pioneer rider, worked as a mechanic and sometime sponsor and travelled all over the country. These days I'm elderly, partially sighted, skint and a very long way from the nearest track. I sometimes make critical remarks, as is my right, if you don't like that, maybe I could get young Woffinden to describe where you can go? I should add that I thoroughly enjoyed the GP. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mimmo Posted July 10, 2016 Report Share Posted July 10, 2016 Just home from Cardiff and thoroughly enjoyed it. The Radio 1 DJ and meeting presenter was total pants though, he even looked like a fish out of water. Can't wait for next years event to come round now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iris123 Posted July 10, 2016 Report Share Posted July 10, 2016 Just watching the meeting now on the net,but knowing the result,is this the first time there has been no Danish riders in the top 8? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Blobby Posted July 10, 2016 Report Share Posted July 10, 2016 Probably one of the best meetings I've seen at Cardiff IMO. Track was smooth and the boys could give it 100% knowing the track would cut up. Lindback deserved winner was very quick all night. See you next year Cardiff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedibee Posted July 10, 2016 Report Share Posted July 10, 2016 Tbh I'm sick of the duffers in here who never go to speedway moaning like usual. I hope all riders take a leaf out of this book and finally get you to throw in the towel and leave speedway to people who actually enjoy it. It's tragic chat you sad sad old men. You contribute nothing. If speedway is more and more frequented with assholes like you ,you wont have long to wait . Probably one of the best meetings I've seen at Cardiff IMO. Track was smooth and the boys could give it 100% knowing the track would cut up. Lindback deserved winner was very quick all night. See you next year Cardiff. something has fallen onto place with the way they prepare one off tracks . the racing has been better at these than some of the permanent places , and the cardiff owners are allowing access 2 weeks before cant be doing any harm either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OveFundinFan Posted July 10, 2016 Report Share Posted July 10, 2016 something has fallen onto place with the way they prepare one off tracks . the racing has been better at these than some of the permanent places , and the cardiff owners are allowing access 2 weeks before cant be doing any harm either That "something" appears to be the length of time given to prepare the track. Since the shambles at Warsaw 2015, I think temporary tracks have had 2 weeks instead of one to be prepared. Having said that, not sure about Cardiff this year as Beyoncé had a gig in the Principality Stadium sometime the week before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racers and royals Posted July 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2016 That "something" appears to be the length of time given to prepare the track. Since the shambles at Warsaw 2015, I think temporary tracks have had 2 weeks instead of one to be prepared. Having said that, not sure about Cardiff this year as Beyoncé had a gig in the Principality Stadium sometime the week before. Yes- Speedsport had 9 days max this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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