Bryn Posted April 23, 2016 Report Share Posted April 23, 2016 I've written something similar posing this sort of question elsewhere on a particular thread relating to one match but felt it ought to be asked on a general basis Judging by some people's comments on this forum and indeed on other speedway forums, I can't help but wonder just what people want/expect from a speedway match? Yes we all want to see our club win, that's only natural, but do some fans really prefer 74-16 or so home wins and circa 60-30 away ones as opposed to let's say meetings that ultimately go to last heat deciders and/or produce great racing with plenty of passing, or see their team make a comeback from being behind in a match after being behind in the early heats and seemingly heading for defeat? I'd really like to hear any comments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan_Jones Posted April 23, 2016 Report Share Posted April 23, 2016 Speedway fans want far too many different things to make them a viable single body of opinion. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post screm Posted April 23, 2016 Popular Post Report Share Posted April 23, 2016 All I want is to put my money over the counter, watch fifteen heats of reasonable speedway between two full teams, no guests, no R/R, and on leaving know I have had value for money and looking forward to going back next week. Well I can hope cant I. 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityrebel Posted April 23, 2016 Report Share Posted April 23, 2016 Well run meetings are what I want. I can tolerate a poor match as long as there are not too many delays. You can't legislate for crashes and medical issues, it's the extended intervals and multiple tractor breaks that annoy me. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinMills Posted April 23, 2016 Report Share Posted April 23, 2016 end of d/u and ftr....personally just want a team of 7 riders. realyy detest riders swapping race jackrets every other night 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybikespeedway Posted April 23, 2016 Report Share Posted April 23, 2016 A track and team at Newport would be a start Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil The Ace Posted April 23, 2016 Report Share Posted April 23, 2016 Honesty 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Smith Posted April 23, 2016 Report Share Posted April 23, 2016 (edited) Speedway fans want far too many different things to make them a viable single body of opinion. Absolutely right but I will share mine anyway regarding the Elite League:- All UK tracks to be reworked, leveled, removed of bumps & ruts with plenty of dirt added Removal of rider assets, contracted stays only Review of the EDR system - No'7 Brit U-21 - No'6 any Brit with less than 5 years EL experience Team building back to 42.50 average A move to 2 race night's a week (Monday & Thursday) Foreign assessed riders 5.50 or above, their averages cannot drop below at any time Referees to have access to video technology Like GP's, ready to race in 2mins with visible stop clock That's just a few Edited April 23, 2016 by Danny Smith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
June01 Posted April 23, 2016 Report Share Posted April 23, 2016 Close racing, overtaking, more than one racing line, no restarts, and a result that goes down to the wire. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A ORLOV Posted April 23, 2016 Report Share Posted April 23, 2016 Sensible, well thought out rules. Start with a sensible average and say for a period of 3 or 5 years allow the teams to keep the same riders. Other teams can build up to the average of the top team for this 3 or 5 year period, after which the team limit is re set and it all starts again. A short period for practice before the meeting starts, this will help the away riders and check out the track. A quickly run meeting with the option of second half for juniors etc. The season to start when it is not so cold. Get rid of T/R. The return of only 2 points for a home win if the away team is within 6 points. I want to see close racing with plenty of overtaking and action and most meetings ending with close scores rather than white washes, we had those a few years back when we headed the league and quite frankly the races became predictable and boring. It would be good if most meetings were only decided in the last couple of heats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Nicki Posted April 23, 2016 Report Share Posted April 23, 2016 What do we want? Entertainment! When do we want it? Now! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screm Posted April 23, 2016 Report Share Posted April 23, 2016 What do we want? Entertainment! When do we want it? Now! What chance have we in getting it...none. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crump99 Posted April 23, 2016 Report Share Posted April 23, 2016 I've written something similar posing this sort of question elsewhere on a particular thread relating to one match but felt it ought to be asked on a general basis Judging by some people's comments on this forum and indeed on other speedway forums, I can't help but wonder just what people want/expect from a speedway match? Yes we all want to see our club win, that's only natural, but do some fans really prefer 74-16 or so home wins and circa 60-30 away ones as opposed to let's say meetings that ultimately go to last heat deciders and/or produce great racing with plenty of passing, or see their team make a comeback from being behind in a match after being behind in the early heats and seemingly heading for defeat? I'd really like to hear any comments. Depends whether you're talking about 15 minutes action or the complete entertainment package? Peter Oakes is the new head of Peterborough Speedway and will run the club as Director of Speedway on behalf of Owner Rick Frost Peter explained that his role will be to run the club for Rick Frost and in conjunction with staff that are already in place. He will be bringing in fresh ideas on the presentation side and he will be looking at improving attendances amongst other things. Peter Oakes said: “I will be looking to add a more complete entertainment package and we have discussed and we will be exploring new ideas. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCB Posted April 23, 2016 Report Share Posted April 23, 2016 Honesty, integrity and an explanation of why certain decisions are made. Not to be treated with contempt. A close meeting with my team winning but I accept that can't be made to happen and some times my team will lose and sometimes they'll win so easily it's a bit boring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Lee Posted April 23, 2016 Report Share Posted April 23, 2016 All of the above and an end to refs' obsession with "unsatisfactory starts". If a rider has better reactions than the rest and/or can get away with anticipating the start without breaking the tapes, why should he be penalised? The only starting offence should be breaking the tapes. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoke Potter Posted April 23, 2016 Report Share Posted April 23, 2016 Tracks that are conducive to passing and decent racing for a start. The vast majority of tracks in this country only produce anything like decent racing in the middle of the meeting, if they actually manage it at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebv Posted April 23, 2016 Report Share Posted April 23, 2016 (edited) Integrity in the sport.... It is after all, 'allegedly' a Professional Sport that ultimately delivers a National Champion... Therefore the current half arsed/botched up/cobbled together/make it up as you go along bollox, simply isn't fit for purpose and therefore won't be supported in sufficient numbers to be viable... Four riders in each race, all of commensurate ability, all contracted to the teams advertised, surely isn't too much to ask..? If it is, don't bother with team racing in this country at all, and just make the sport an individual competion with a few fantastically well sponsored meetings at each track that deliver great prize money and a field of riders that see the prize fund as worth winning and deliver hard, tough, racing 'entertainment' in their desire to win it... Oh, and World peace...... (Thought I would include something easier to achieve than 'integrity' in the sport).. Edited April 24, 2016 by mikebv 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCB Posted April 23, 2016 Report Share Posted April 23, 2016 All of the above and an end to refs' obsession with "unsatisfactory starts". If a rider has better reactions than the rest and/or can get away with anticipating the start without breaking the tapes, why should he be penalised? The only starting offence should be breaking the tapes. That! It amazes me that the referee can judge that a rider has anticipated means the referee is saying they have better, more perfect judgement than the riders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobMcCaffery Posted April 23, 2016 Report Share Posted April 23, 2016 Value for money. Good racing, home win and a professional show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orion Posted April 23, 2016 Report Share Posted April 23, 2016 Good weather a high standard of riders . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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