SimonB Posted January 20, 2017 Report Share Posted January 20, 2017 For as many years as I can remember Speedway has never got it's fixtures out before now. If Peterborough gave the Showground dates around the end of the season then they should have a better chance to get first choice of dates. You have to look to twelve months ahead, not a couple of months. The major events at the showground will always take precedence over the speedway. Most of the major events are booked a year in advance. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crump99 Posted January 20, 2017 Report Share Posted January 20, 2017 sounds a bit like the 'too many chiefs' scenario,,, Been like that for 15 years. Prior to that speedway was valued and ran weekly. It then had to be grateful to be running when granted. They say jump and we say how high. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruffdiamond Posted January 20, 2017 Report Share Posted January 20, 2017 Been like that for 15 years. Prior to that speedway was valued and ran weekly. It then had to be grateful to be running when granted. They say jump and we say how high. there'll be a few clubs in the same boat, got you by the balls,,, not sure if stadium owner's make much from speedway, but without speedway they might feel it,,, but suppose thats walking on thin ice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crescent girl Posted January 20, 2017 Report Share Posted January 20, 2017 Showground and Peterborough have some dates fixed. British U-21 semi will be there on Tuesday, April 11th Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New era Panthers Posted January 20, 2017 Report Share Posted January 20, 2017 For as many years as I can remember Speedway has never got it's fixtures out before now. If Peterborough gave the Showground dates around the end of the season then they should have a better chance to get first choice of dates. You have to look to twelve months ahead, not a couple of months. Even if they did give twelve months notice regarding fixtures and showground management took it on board it would make little difference for getting first with the booking because as soon as another party came in wanting to book a date for a lucrative show they would tell speedway this date is no longer available it's been done on more than one occasion in the past. Can you please tell me what club would try to arrange fixtures when they wouldn't know what league they would be in or what other clubs they would be facing or probably still have to agree a lease not knowing whether they would have to pay increase charges for stadium rental. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crump99 Posted January 20, 2017 Report Share Posted January 20, 2017 there'll be a few clubs in the same boat, got you by the balls,,, not sure if stadium owner's make much from speedway, but without speedway they might feel it,,, but suppose thats walking on thin ice It'll be regular income of sorts for the EoES and filling in gaps to keep the showground in visible and audible use must benefit them. A weekend event booking (which probably covers many more days than that) must make run of the mill speedway takings look like a widdle in the ocean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigerfeet Posted January 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2017 Little harsh. The 4's will be factored into the fixtures and they haven't been sorted just yet, quite possibly because of situation at Coventry. I'll be surprised if we don't know by mid February at the latest, which should give a good 4 months notice. Sorry don't think its harsh at all - unless you are retired or work for a tolerant employer most need to book time off well in advance especially where I work - we can't all get time off our work without advance notice 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruffdiamond Posted January 20, 2017 Report Share Posted January 20, 2017 (edited) It'll be regular income of sorts for the EoES and filling in gaps to keep the showground in visible and audible use must benefit them. A weekend event booking (which probably covers many more days than that) must make run of the mill speedway takings look like a widdle in the ocean.but, with say 20/25 little widdles, could make a pool am sure they same amount of 'llama days', would end up as a field of llama's Edited January 20, 2017 by ruffdiamond Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenga Posted January 20, 2017 Report Share Posted January 20, 2017 where as i have the reverse problem , i have no problems in getting time off , because i dont work . but i have a problem in getting to meetings , cos i dont work and therefore dont have the cash to splash . cant have it both ways .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyb Posted January 21, 2017 Report Share Posted January 21, 2017 Even if they did give twelve months notice regarding fixtures and showground management took it on board it would make little difference for getting first with the booking because as soon as another party came in wanting to book a date for a lucrative show they would tell speedway this date is no longer available it's been done on more than one occasion in the past. Can you please tell me what club would try to arrange fixtures when they wouldn't know what league they would be in or what other clubs they would be facing or probably still have to agree a lease not knowing whether they would have to pay increase charges for stadium rental. But these "lucrative parties" must work a deal out twelve months in advance, if speedway can't do this then you'll just have to put up with it as it is now and has been for a long time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New era Panthers Posted January 21, 2017 Report Share Posted January 21, 2017 But these "lucrative parties" must work a deal out twelve months in advance, if speedway can't do this then you'll just have to put up with it as it is now and has been for a long time You have remember this is not a sportsground , it is a showground and speedway may bring in regular income throughout the season but compared to what revenue the landlords get from the speedway it is only chicken feed to what they get from the various shows that take place, hence speedway is the poor relations. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Max Posted January 25, 2017 Report Share Posted January 25, 2017 Having seen fixtures - not sure when the 4s are likely to take place, especially if you want to take a Saturday aswell. I realise there are a number of more important concerns, but do we think anyone is considering planning for this event? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screm Posted January 25, 2017 Report Share Posted January 25, 2017 Having seen fixtures - not sure when the 4s are likely to take place, especially if you want to take a Saturday aswell. I realise there are a number of more important concerns, but do we think anyone is considering planning for this event? I`m sure the BSPA will certainly be considering considering planning for the event. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted January 26, 2017 Report Share Posted January 26, 2017 I`m sure the BSPA will certainly be considering considering planning for the event. Yes, and I would expect that Ged will already be talking and arranging with stadium acts with the freedom he was given last year by the BSPA for the event. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scipio777 Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 I remember last year looking forward to a BBQ and a few beers after the final, only to find myself tea-total for the day and driving back home on Sunday night- big anti climax and will be a factor in deciding whether to do the whole weekend, or just come down for the final if we qualify, and the weather forecast is good.......Apparently the showground owners had changed their mind about letting us stay...didn't reduce the hook up price though, which worked out a whopping £25.00 per night! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehone Posted February 2, 2017 Report Share Posted February 2, 2017 allowing a Sunday night stay will certainly help a lot of supporters to enjoy the final and make the most of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadders Posted February 2, 2017 Report Share Posted February 2, 2017 From a personal POV, thats a shame. But from a financial POV that makes sense. The NL boys will ride for the £10 a point required to make it work. Will they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted February 16, 2017 Report Share Posted February 16, 2017 Back to one day 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenga Posted February 16, 2017 Report Share Posted February 16, 2017 Back to one day hopefully . shambles of a 2nd day last season . but still great racing on day 1 . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted February 16, 2017 Report Share Posted February 16, 2017 No hopefully about it, it's happening 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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