ancient mariner Posted July 21, 2016 Report Share Posted July 21, 2016 Including that awful band outside the bar on the first bend. Missus very much wants to go, but I'm not overly keen. Seems a long drawn out day, especially when you plan to stay sober and camping? Forget it!! What? Surely one or the other, but not both! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadders Posted July 21, 2016 Report Share Posted July 21, 2016 What? Surely one or the other, but not both! Absolutely detest camping. I'd rather sleep in the car than share a camp site with a load of drunks 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted July 21, 2016 Report Share Posted July 21, 2016 So how many races in each event? And the only thing happening on the Saturday is the semi finals? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royal Posted July 21, 2016 Report Share Posted July 21, 2016 Quite looking forward to this, but going more in hope than expectation. Its a weekend away, which is always a bonus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevePark Posted July 21, 2016 Report Share Posted July 21, 2016 (edited) So how many races in each event? And the only thing happening on the Saturday is the semi finals? SATURDAY, JULY 23 9am - East of England Showground gates open. 11am – Inter-club supporters’ football tournament. Noon to 1.30pm – Riders’ village with representatives from all competing clubs. 4pm – Premier League Fours semi-finals. 8pm to midnight – Evening entertainment (tickets £5 to be purchased on the day. Maximum capacity 600). SUNDAY, JULY 24 9am – East of England Showground gates open. Noon – Individual meeting featuring two riders from all teams who fail to qualify for the Premier League Fours final. 4pm – Premier League Fours final. WEEKEND ATTRACTIONS Also available are . . . • Fairground rides • Speedway shopping market • Junior motorcycle stunt team • Vintage bike exhibition • British speedway Under 16 youth team display • Pop Idol's Jamie Tinkler • Ex-rider 'talk in' MEETING FORMAT Fans will be able to enjoy 72 heats of top class Premier League action featuring 52 riders on Saturday, July 23 and Sunday, July 24. 12 teams will be split into three groups to do battle on the Saturday, with the top side from each group earning a place alongside hosts Peterborough in Sunday’s showpiece Grand Final. In addition, the top two riders from each eliminated side will be entered into a 20-heat individual meeting on Sunday to ensure riders of every club will be in action on day two of the event. With 36 heats of action on both Saturday and Sunday, the revamped Premier League Fours Spectacular Weekend is sure to be an unmissable event for speedway supporters. Edited July 21, 2016 by Steve Park 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bezza Posted July 21, 2016 Report Share Posted July 21, 2016 So how many races in each event? And the only thing happening on the Saturday is the semi finals? I'm guessing on Saturday it's 3 x Semi's 12 heats each = 36 On Sunday, assume it's a 20 heat Individual with a 16 heat 4's final to follow.... Still in two minds...the two hour wait between meets on the Sunday is putting me off at the min..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted July 21, 2016 Report Share Posted July 21, 2016 (edited) I'm going just that I didn't want to get there to early or late. I would like to sit in the stand if possible, but I don't want to get too early if I can help it to just sit around for hours Edited July 21, 2016 by baldyman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonB Posted July 21, 2016 Report Share Posted July 21, 2016 I'm going just that I didn't want to get there to early or late. I would like to sit in the stand if possible, but I don't want to get too early if I can help it to just sit around for hours As I am camping over the weekend I intend to take a leaf out of the Germans holiday rule book and lay a towel over my seat in the stand...... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted July 21, 2016 Report Share Posted July 21, 2016 I would imagine a few will be doing that and the ones getting there early for the football. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamond@heart Posted July 21, 2016 Report Share Posted July 21, 2016 Quite looking forward to this, but going more in hope than expectation. Its a weekend away, which is always a bonus. So was I until I saw the Diamonds team!!! :rofl: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillpool Posted July 21, 2016 Report Share Posted July 21, 2016 I'm looking forward to attending the Sunday session of this marathon of speedway. I'm going to take an overnight bag as I expect we'll probably be only getting around to the fourth re-run of heat 87 by 2am. However, what excites me the most, is the opportunity to enjoy some superb speedway action whilst playing Pokemon Go in a great atmosphere. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruffdiamond Posted July 21, 2016 Report Share Posted July 21, 2016 I'd rather sleep in the car than share a camp site with a load of drunks and 'pokemon',,, remember Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topaz325 Posted July 21, 2016 Report Share Posted July 21, 2016 Peterborough seeded in to the final its Wrang a tell thee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulco Posted July 21, 2016 Report Share Posted July 21, 2016 This is going to be a great weekend , canny wait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucifer sam Posted July 21, 2016 Report Share Posted July 21, 2016 This is going to be a great weekend , canny wait A bit like Cardiff, but with more drinking time. Not sure how good my camping skills will be All the best Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulco Posted July 21, 2016 Report Share Posted July 21, 2016 A bit like Cardiff, but with more drinking time. Not sure how good my camping skills will be All the best Rob A carry out is the best plan as it's £4-40 a pint at Peterborough . Holiday Inn for me , nice big beer garden for the pre meeting pints 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyretrax Posted July 21, 2016 Report Share Posted July 21, 2016 Ex rider talk in? Could it be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadders Posted July 21, 2016 Report Share Posted July 21, 2016 (edited) A bit like Cardiff, but with more drinking time. All the best Rob In a way. The food and drink are ridiculously overpriced at both venues, but at least in Cardiff you have a vast choice of places to eat and drink before you enter the stadium and 'pokemon',,, remember Edited July 21, 2016 by Shads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royal Posted July 21, 2016 Report Share Posted July 21, 2016 SPEEDWAY supporters can get involved in the latest craze at the Premier League Fours this weekend. New mobile game Pokemon Go is sweeping the nation as people try to catch virtual creatures across real-life locations. Speedway fans will be able to try to catch Pokemon at the East of England Showground as the Peterborough venue hosts the revamped Premier League Fours on Saturday (4pm) and Sunday (12pm). BSPA vice-chairman Rob Godfrey said: "Lots of people are enjoying Pokemon at the moment, it seems to be the latest craze that everyone is talking about. "Why not come down to Peterborough at the weekend to see how many Pokemon you can catch and enjoy some exciting speedway in a great atmosphere at the same time!" Well I was looking forward to it..........ye gods Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triple.H. Posted July 21, 2016 Report Share Posted July 21, 2016 As I am camping over the weekend I intend to take a leaf out of the Germans holiday rule book and lay a towel over my seat in the stand...... Can fans reserve a standing place at the top of the stand ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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