Alan_Jones Posted April 21, 2016 Report Share Posted April 21, 2016 Unfortunately the descriptions all easily give away the track in question so there isn't much point in listing them all for a quiz. There is one exception however. Bearing in mind what you know about the 79 reviews, which track do you think was reviewed this time around with a simple 'Ha Ha'? Even though it was one of my favourite tracks at the time, purely for it's fantastic view from above the back straight, I think the stadium "facilities" at Elfield Park Milton Keynes would illicit that response from most people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveallan81 Posted April 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2016 I see your angle but no, it's not Elfield Park. Here's what they had to say about MK: "If you can negotiate all the roundabouts and find Elfield Park (the locals still think they race at the Groveway) prepare yourself for a shock. Large mounds of dirt surround the track and terracing and lighting is non-existent. By the way, try and spot the local residents' houses (the ones that are complaining) over the busy dual carriageway. Good luck to T. Cheaney for the future." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan_Jones Posted April 21, 2016 Report Share Posted April 21, 2016 I await the answer with interest then, after a few more people have had a punt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve roberts Posted April 21, 2016 Report Share Posted April 21, 2016 Has to be Scunthorpe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveallan81 Posted April 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2016 steve roberts, on 21 Apr 2016 - 7:06 PM, said:Has to be Scunthorpe? Scunthorpe had long gone by 1990. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve roberts Posted April 21, 2016 Report Share Posted April 21, 2016 Scunthorpe had long gone by 1990. Sorry didn't read the question properly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triple.H. Posted April 21, 2016 Report Share Posted April 21, 2016 Edinburgh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topsoil Posted April 21, 2016 Report Share Posted April 21, 2016 Cleveland Park post-fire? Arena-Essex? Had the facilities improved there since it opened? I was there the first season it was open but never visited again and only seen it on TV in the past few years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveallan81 Posted April 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2016 Perhaps surprisingly, it's not Edinburgh. Or indeed Arena or Middlesbrough. They did build a new bar complex at Arena, a welcome change from the lean-to beach bar thing they had previously. I wonder if they still charge a deposit for your tumbler? Or refuse to take Scottish bank notes? Here's what was said about these three: Arena Essex: The only track in the land without a fence, unfortunately they have very little else either. A cover on the home straight and the odd porta-cabin is all they have (sounds like Craighead Park). The complex is so large you could get lost for days (look out for Mark Thatcher). Edinburgh: Tigers' second home (we are there often enough) and one of the best dumps in the league. Has no atmosphere (unless the Tigers are there) and listen out for the fairest supporters in the league cheering opposition falls and booing their own riders if they don't win. Middlesbrough: The only track with it's own flyover (is that the reason they are sponsored by a taxi firm?). Main grandstand burnt down in 1985 so seats are scarce. Impromptu prayer meetings are occasionally held. If bored, can always run a book on whether the electric hare (D. Sumner) will leave the white line. At the time Poole were plying their trade in the NL, here's what they had to say: Poole: Will the stand have a roof, will it be safe or will it blow off? Arrive early since they have massive crowds. Another narrow track with little passing. No idea what all that stuff about the roof relates to - anyone know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reviresco Posted April 21, 2016 Report Share Posted April 21, 2016 Is it something to do with a "ha ha" being a sunken wall or something like that? A wall that you can't see until you are at a top of a hill - or indeed, right next to the wall itself, one that is constructed for a purpose, e,g, to retain livestock, but situated so as not to spoil the view? If it is, then I still haven't a clue which stadium it is, but would take a punt at Station Road as, from memory you could park your car on a grassy knoll, but couldn't see the track from there and had to walk down to the track to be able to watch the racing. Can't remember when I last went there - probably 1986, when they were under the guise of the Long Eaton Invaders. Loved my visits there and a great race track. But as I say, I'm probably wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reviresco Posted April 29, 2016 Report Share Posted April 29, 2016 C'mon Dave. Time for the answer please to the track simply described as 'Ha Ha'. If it's not Station Road, because of my sunken wall analogy, it would be Derwent Park due to the views of the Lake District hills in the background (think we have almost guessed every track now). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveallan81 Posted April 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2016 Actually I thought I'd revealed all, obviously not. Mildenhall were the recipients of that in-depth review, a far cry from their top status of 1979. Two tempestous visits to Blantyre in 81 and 82 probably had something to do with it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reviresco Posted April 30, 2016 Report Share Posted April 30, 2016 (edited) Mildenhall, really? Would not have guessed that - well, it would have been guess no. 19 probably. And all down to the Fen Tigers visits to Blantyre in the early '80's. Thanks for the questions. Good fun and brings back memories. Edited April 30, 2016 by macca56 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveallan81 Posted April 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2016 macca56, on 30 Apr 2016 - 5:30 PM, said: Mildenhall, really? Would not have guessed that - well, it would have been guess no. 19 probably. And all down to the Fen Tigers visits to Blantyre in the early '80's. Thanks for the questions. Good fun and brings back memories. I was reminded earlier that Tigers had a fun afternoon in the sun and dust at Mildenhall in 1989 that rekindled all the old rivalry which began at Blantyre. Fen Tigers didn't come to the tapes in 1990 which may further explain the 'ha-ha' comment. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reviresco Posted April 30, 2016 Report Share Posted April 30, 2016 I was reminded earlier that Tigers had a fun afternoon in the sun and dust at Mildenhall in 1989 that rekindled all the old rivalry which began at Blantyre. Fen Tigers didn't come to the tapes in 1990 which may further explain the 'ha-ha' comment. Ah, yes, of course. Thanks for the reminder Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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