waiheke1 Posted August 24, 2017 Report Share Posted August 24, 2017 2 things... 1st off this is not a years old system for UK Speedway. Its yet another re jig. 2nd,most major sports have a one outcome for a win one outcome for a draw and one for a loss. Over here (US) they dont even have a result for a draw... Anyway that is one small example of multiple problems there are with British Speedway Do you consider rugby or cricket to be major sports? 2 things... 1st off this is not a years old system for UK Speedway. Its yet another re jig. 2nd,most major sports have a one outcome for a win one outcome for a draw and one for a loss. Over here (US) they dont even have a result for a draw... Anyway that is one small example of multiple problems there are with British Speedway Do you consider rugby or cricket to be major sports? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foamfence Posted August 24, 2017 Report Share Posted August 24, 2017 Do you consider rugby or cricket to be major sports? Do you consider rugby or cricket to be major sports? At the side of Speedway, synchronised farting and cowpat throwing are major sports. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starman2006 Posted August 24, 2017 Report Share Posted August 24, 2017 Everything Chapman has touched has turned to ratrubbish, Leicester and Lynn at the bottom of the league and his NL team collapsed within weeks of the start of the season. None of it is his fault though, just bad luck? The Aces dodged a bullet when the council decided Mr 10% was an idiot (not my words, lol!) and refused to allow him to run Belle Vue. They decided that no speedway in Manchester was a better option than letting Chapman run it which did appear to be a massive gamble at the time. Looks like they got it right. He needs to be voted out in the winter AGM with a vote of no confidence before he totally ruins the sport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semion Posted August 24, 2017 Report Share Posted August 24, 2017 Silent movies gave us Buster Keaton and Charlie Chapman ( sorry for the pun), Does anyone believe in re-incarnation ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longlivefrankie Posted August 24, 2017 Report Share Posted August 24, 2017 Personally don't think points system is something most people are that bothered about, problems are more fundamental than that people Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owenbros Posted August 24, 2017 Report Share Posted August 24, 2017 2 points for a win, 1 point for a draw and a bonus point for overall aggregate win. In the event of a tie after two legs a match race between nominated riders to decide. It worked perfectly well before. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 24, 2017 Report Share Posted August 24, 2017 (edited) ...on the other hand the TRACKSTAR organisation at King's Lynn appear more than satisfied about their relationship with Buster' Chapman. Edited August 24, 2017 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waytogo28 Posted August 24, 2017 Report Share Posted August 24, 2017 He needs to be voted out in the winter AGM with a vote of no confidence before he totally ruins the sport. I agree with that IF all of the newest BSPA rules / ideas for promoting the sport came solely from Buster? IF there was a general consensus in support of "the way forward" under Buster ,then the blame cannot be fully laid at his door for the apparently further decline in attendances and interest from the public. If it was a collective agreement then they are very short on ideas on how to halt that decline. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoda Posted August 24, 2017 Report Share Posted August 24, 2017 I remember when buster look over a couple of seasons ago, he made a big speech saying he will make speedway great again. ? really ,in fact you've made it worse please quit before you do more damage to our sport and take godfrey with you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whisperer Posted August 24, 2017 Report Share Posted August 24, 2017 He needs to be voted out in the winter AGM with a vote of no confidence before he totally ruins the sport. And then you'll finish up with the bloke who pulls his strings running the sport hmmmmm not sure at all. Chapman hasn't made all the decisions that haven't been totally successful despite everyone holding him responsible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E I Addio Posted August 24, 2017 Report Share Posted August 24, 2017 Personally don't think points system is something most people are that bothered about, problems are more fundamental than that people Exactly. Most fans would probably tolerate a scoring system based on logarithms as long as they had a competitive team that wasn't packed out with guests every week, and a fixture list that wasn't constantly chopping and changing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waytogo28 Posted August 24, 2017 Report Share Posted August 24, 2017 Has the much trumpeted GTR engine project been quietly packed away now that their Pin Up rider has switched back to something else? It does not seem to have caught on with more average riders even though it may well be cheaper to run. Did it cost a lot of BSPA dosh or was that all just "spin"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted August 24, 2017 Report Share Posted August 24, 2017 Has the much trumpeted GTR engine project been quietly packed away now that their Pin Up rider has switched back to something else? It does not seem to have caught on with more average riders even though it may well be cheaper to run. Did it cost a lot of BSPA dosh or was that all just "spin"? It has been said on here a million times, that the BSPA did NOT put up front their contribution, and it is on actual sales. The BSPA have NOT got that sort of money hidden under the sofa's cushions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ouch Posted August 24, 2017 Report Share Posted August 24, 2017 If Buster does pack it in will he get his promoters bond back? I know the BSPA hold it but who much is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 24, 2017 Report Share Posted August 24, 2017 If Buster does pack it in will he get his promoters bond back? I know the BSPA hold it but who much is it? An interesting point ouch. How exactly does the promoters' bond system you refer to work (or being speedway is SUPPOSED to work)? On what grounds can a bond be forfeit? Many thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E I Addio Posted August 24, 2017 Report Share Posted August 24, 2017 If Buster does pack it in will he get his promoters bond back? I know the BSPA hold it but who much is it? It used to be £10,000 but it went up. I think it's about £30,000 now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ouch Posted August 24, 2017 Report Share Posted August 24, 2017 With 28 clubs currently operating thats between £280'000 and £840'000 held by the BSPA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted August 24, 2017 Report Share Posted August 24, 2017 With 28 clubs currently operating thats between £280'000 and £840'000 held by the BSPA. Not true as the amount given by E I Addio was only for Premier Promoters. In some cases they have Bank Bonds which can be cashed if necessary. So there is no way the BSPA holds £840,000. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ouch Posted August 25, 2017 Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 Just £280'000 then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted August 25, 2017 Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 Just £280'000 then? Well it would be nearer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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