Ray Stadia Posted December 30, 2016 Report Share Posted December 30, 2016 Worst track in my living memory to be honest. I've seen more passing amongst the zimmerframe brigade along Eastboune seafront! Regarding Wimbledon.....I once saw John Davis fall off during the pre-meeting rider parade and no helmet on! What's this got to do with anything? Nothing really! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Voice Of Reason Posted December 30, 2016 Report Share Posted December 30, 2016 Regarding Wimbledon.....I once saw John Davis fall off during the pre-meeting rider parade and no helmet on! What's this got to do with anything? Nothing really! I remember that Ray! Think it was '84 when he'd just signed for them. Fell off during the first warm up lap after rider announcements? It was the most entertainment I ever saw at Plough Lane... apart from when Sam Nicolajsen's tyre literally exploded on the starting gate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halifaxtiger Posted December 31, 2016 Report Share Posted December 31, 2016 I think there is a fair bit to be positive about. All stand alone teams from last season will come to the tapes this year, something that no speedway fan takes for granted. There are actually more teams now than there were at the end of 1987, despite the continual assertions that speedway is on its last legs and about to face its demise. We have a chance of a British World Champion and our team have a shout in the WTC. We still have a fantastic new stadium at which our premier events can be held. The NL has a very fine crop of British youngsters, and indeed that league looks not only healthy on track but off it, too. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyretrax Posted December 31, 2016 Report Share Posted December 31, 2016 Great grand daughter born on Christmas Eve. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trees Posted January 1, 2017 Report Share Posted January 1, 2017 The good news is SPEEDWAY 2017 ❤❤ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 1, 2017 Report Share Posted January 1, 2017 (edited) I didn't think you needed to be prompted, you post links on every thread you're on. I LIKE to Post Links IF they reflect an opinion I share. That's far more honest than reading one then posting up what it says as one's own opinion! He only put the post on the other thread to balance out his first errors. Why would he want to put the link on this thread anyway. Bloody attention seeker and antagonistic old man. Thank you for those kind words. I hope they reflect the continuation of your goodwill spirit for the year ahead! Edited January 1, 2017 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skid Sprocket Posted February 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2017 (edited) To try and bring this topic back to life and pull us out of the doom and gloom I have copied this from the topic "When Did UK Speedway Decline Start". I hope thats ok with Lucifer Sam. Its easy to find the bad news and moan about it so lets dig deep and find some uplifting stories. Posted Today, 12:34 PM by Lucifer Sam It's worth pointing out there hasn't been a constant decline since 1930, as some seem to be suggesting. The sport was much healthier in the mid 70s than the mid 50s. In fact, there's never been as few teams as there were in 1958. Even the SAL didn't run that year. So there were just 10 league teams that year. For some reason, they needed much bigger crowds to be able to operate back then (maybe admission prices were incredibly cheap in comparison), but as you can see, speedway is in a healthier state in 2017 than it was in 1958. All the best Rob Edited February 8, 2017 by Skid Sprocket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFMDan Posted February 9, 2017 Report Share Posted February 9, 2017 (edited) Steve Evans is putting forth a Yeoman's effort to take Speedway in the U.S.A. to the next level. He's not alone, there are others, obviously, helping . . . but, Steve seems to have lit a spark, via social media, spreading 'The Good Word' of Speedway. It's all baby-steps at this point . . . but, the effort, the drive & the enthusiasm is obvious and exactly what the sport needs over here. Admittedly, it's a relatively small sport - in a literally small physical area - within a physically gigantic nation. So, it's sometimes difficult to see the progress . . . but, progress IS there. No where NEAR what you folks enjoy in G.B. / Europe . . . but, at least it's not gone completely. In my mind, that is GOOD NEWS. Flattrack racing (the sport in which I'm involved) is enjoying a bit of a resurgence right now. It's still nowhere near other 'main stream' stick and ball sports (American Football, Baseball, Basketball, Hockey, etc.) or even Supercross; however, the crowds at some of the Nationals (Springfield Mile, for example) are downright huge! And now, a bit of revitalized Factory involvement with Indian, Harley, Yamaha, etc. is bringing with it some much needed media coverage. And, while all of this is happening, Speedway can (and, to a certain extent, is) being swept right along with this renewed enthusiasm. I tend to be a cautious optimist . . . but, even I'm feeling downright giddy over here in The States. HB Edited February 9, 2017 by Haybails 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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