CookieIpswich Posted March 5, 2017 Report Share Posted March 5, 2017 Someone got it spot on Bspa is far too old but the sport is saved,they finally got instagram most fans with be googling or goggling it thinking its instagran to book female strippers over 65 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aces51 Posted March 5, 2017 Report Share Posted March 5, 2017 Someone got it spot on Bspa is far too old but the sport is saved,they finally got instagram most fans with be googling or goggling it thinking its instagran to book female strippers over 65 I wondered why I didn't get a reply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CookieIpswich Posted March 5, 2017 Report Share Posted March 5, 2017 My old dear is busy lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woz01 Posted March 6, 2017 Report Share Posted March 6, 2017 (edited) Also a big screen at tracks could potentially gain and few more sponsors and of course double up as a scoreboard. Edited March 6, 2017 by woz01 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theboss Posted March 6, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2017 Also a big screen at tracks could potentially gain and few more sponsors and of course double up as a scoreboard. This was actually one of the reasons they didn't think it was a good idea, it would potentially reduce programme sales. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pugwash Posted March 6, 2017 Report Share Posted March 6, 2017 Also a big screen at tracks could potentially gain and few more sponsors and of course double up as a scoreboard. This was actually one of the reasons they didn't think it was a good idea, it would potentially reduce programme sales. i would have thought that getting people through the gate more beneficial £ wise rather than selling programmes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shale Searcher Posted March 6, 2017 Report Share Posted March 6, 2017 i would have thought that getting people through the gate more beneficial £ wise rather than selling programmes. I agree with JC, promoters in general are very "me me me" but, there will come a time (very close now) when no promoters will be able to fund Speedway as a professional sport, after the paying fan base shrinks to a point it can shrink no more.. Speedway, racing brakeless bikes at high speed, in confined arenas should be the jewel in the crown of motorcycle motorsport, where supporters can see the entire race, not just 500 yards, lap after lap after lap!! Why, oh why has it got to where it is now....? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 valve Posted March 6, 2017 Report Share Posted March 6, 2017 (edited) There are some very good people around who could do a great job in promoting speedway and creating real growth at the turnstyles etc. Some of them are already involved in the sport but unfortunately we have a few promoters and administrators remaining who are responsible for bringing speedway to this low point in the sports long history. Until those deadbeats go away together with their narrow vision and self interest, the good guys face an almost impossible task to turn speedway around. Maybe its about time some thinking was given to what type of revolution can be implemented to address the current evolutionary process which is driving the sport to its inevitable extinction? Edited March 6, 2017 by 1 valve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norfolk Bear Posted March 6, 2017 Report Share Posted March 6, 2017 Look at the Haye -Bellew fight, between 2 average fighters but the promotion was amazing. Pity we cannot get the Hearns interested in speedway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theboss Posted March 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2017 UPDATE: according to today's Daily Mail: ''Sky are ditching their coverage of speedway's Elite League. It is another hammer blow for the sport after a botched opening of a speedway-specific stadium in Manchester that is now in financial difficulty and the closing of the Coventry track. The one hope for British speedway is that BT will pick up the rights.'' Does not make pleasant reading and shows how terrible the BSPA must be at managing Public Relations, lets hope BT Sport can see past all this and realise what a wonderfully exciting sport Speedway can be.... 4 riders, 4 laps, no brakes and no reward for finishing last! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE DEAN MACHINE Posted March 7, 2017 Report Share Posted March 7, 2017 UPDATE: according to today's Daily Mail: ''Sky are ditching their coverage of speedway's Elite League. It is another hammer blow for the sport after a botched opening of a speedway-specific stadium in Manchester that is now in financial difficulty and the closing of the Coventry track. The one hope for British speedway is that BT will pick up the rights.'' Does not make pleasant reading and shows how terrible the BSPA must be at managing Public Relations, lets hope BT Sport can see past all this and realise what a wonderfully exciting sport Speedway can be.... 4 riders, 4 laps, no brakes and no reward for finishing last! not saying your wrong about the bspa but what does come across is your bitterness towards them , your fall out with them must of been pretty bad 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trees Posted March 7, 2017 Report Share Posted March 7, 2017 Look at the Haye -Bellew fight, between 2 average fighters but the promotion was amazing. Pity we cannot get the Hearns interested in speedwayOnly cos it's a bloke thing, the thought of two guys knocking the sh*t out of one another and the fact these fights come round once in a blue moon ..... no way would I have paid a penny to watch it.No way would the Hearns take on speedway, possibly the gp series which is so easy to promote as they have the best riders in the world wanting to realise their dream of becoming world champion. The Hearns on the whole, only take on easy, one room, championship, mens' sports. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted March 7, 2017 Report Share Posted March 7, 2017 BT Sport should be 'champing at the bit' to snap up speedway coverage - after spending £1.2 billion (yes billion) for the Champions League footie rights through to 2021 - including streaming them on You-tube!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theboss Posted March 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2017 (edited) not saying your wrong about the bspa but what does come across is your bitterness towards them , your fall out with them must of been pretty bad In my opinion the sport is reaping years of terrible management and lack of forward vision. I will reemphasise that I enjoyed speedway whilst I was part of it and left of my own accord. I am now simply a fan who can not believe how bad things have got, if you think that is bitterness.... jog on. Edited March 7, 2017 by jchapman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Game On Posted March 7, 2017 Report Share Posted March 7, 2017 UPDATE: according to today's Daily Mail: ''Sky are ditching their coverage of speedway's Elite League. It is another hammer blow for the sport after a botched opening of a speedway-specific stadium in Manchester that is now in financial difficulty and the closing of the Coventry track. The one hope for British speedway is that BT will pick up the rights.'' Does not make pleasant reading and shows how terrible the BSPA must be at managing Public Relations, lets hope BT Sport can see past all this and realise what a wonderfully exciting sport Speedway can be.... 4 riders, 4 laps, no brakes and no reward for finishing last! Link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halifaxtiger Posted March 7, 2017 Report Share Posted March 7, 2017 There is absolutely zero evidence to suggest this is the case. Biggest myth in speedway. This is the kind of thing that the sport needs. Are you suggesting that a better way to attract new or old fans is to have a big screen in preference to improving the quality of the racing ? At least I suppose they can watch the same old rubbish several times rather than watching something far better once. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BWitcher Posted March 7, 2017 Report Share Posted March 7, 2017 Are you suggesting that a better way to attract new or old fans is to have a big screen in preference to improving the quality of the racing ? At least I suppose they can watch the same old rubbish several times rather than watching something far better once. Now that you mention it, yes, it very likely would. There has never been any link to 'quality of racing' equalling 'bigger crowds' in the history of the sport. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midland Red Posted March 7, 2017 Report Share Posted March 7, 2017 Link It's within this article - http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/cricket/article-4287406/England-cricket-set-benefit-BT-Sport-rights-grab.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aces51 Posted March 7, 2017 Report Share Posted March 7, 2017 Now that you mention it, yes, it very likely would. There has never been any link to 'quality of racing' equalling 'bigger crowds' in the history of the sport. There were other factors but I think it's fairly clear that the drop in crowds after the Aces move to the dog track was due mainly to the poorer quality of the racing. Many fans have given that as the reason they stopped going and some who came back last year have said it was because of the quality of the racing produced at the NSS. I never stopped attending but the enjoyment levels last year were on a par with Hyde Road and must increase the likelihood that any first timers will return. Time will tell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny the spud Posted March 7, 2017 Report Share Posted March 7, 2017 There were other factors but I think it's fairly clear that the drop in crowds after the Aces move to the dog track was due mainly to the poorer quality of the racing. Many fans have given that as the reason they stopped going and some who came back last year have said it was because of the quality of the racing produced at the NSS. I never stopped attending but the enjoyment levels last year were on a par with Hyde Road and must increase the likelihood that any first timers will return. Time will tell. "many fans gave it as their reason" Why do I have a Trump voice in my head saying "everybody says" ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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