Mimmo Posted August 18, 2017 Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 On 8/18/2017 at 4:27 PM, waytogo28 said: So why not just pay them double? They don't miss a pay night AND they will be fired up to do well in the first meeting and score well. But as I am not intending to go it hardly matters to me. It will not finish before 11.30pm and I have no intention of getting home after midnight. But Hey! It's British speedway at it's most well organised best! But what about the 10.30pm curfew I've been told is in place at King's Lynn? Was that the case when you were involved JC? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g13webb Posted August 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 Whatever the ins and outs of this fixture, it will be a tough ask for everyone. Be it the Riders,Track staff, the Medic, the Stewards, Shop and Bar Workers besides the fans. I don't suppose much thought has been given to the kiddies, but at least they don't go to school the next day.... Once upon a time a fixture against the all conquering Wolves would have had an air of inevitability about it , but our fortunes have changed of late, and we are now able to compete. I'm not saying we will definitely win, but I will say we will put up a fight. Whether we will or lose will depend on small margins, and that is what makes it interesting...... Would like to think we will get something from this extravagancer........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrss Posted August 18, 2017 Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 On 8/18/2017 at 5:30 PM, Mimmo said: But what about the 10.30pm curfew I've been told is in place at King's Lynn? Was that the case when you were involved JC?[/quote. Don't think there is a curfew at the AFA. I was there last year until 11 45 pm at the world under 21 meeting. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini Posted August 18, 2017 Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 Quote ............Rickib........... and as for moaning about sunbreaks they don't happen this time of year and extra time for riders with two in a row is just minutes. They do in Leicester. Perhaps the sun is setting differently in Norfolk so you're very lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tellboy Posted August 19, 2017 Report Share Posted August 19, 2017 On 8/18/2017 at 10:11 PM, Gemini said: They do in Leicester. Perhaps the sun is setting differently in Norfolk so you're very lucky. It's certainly a lot lower in the sky this time of year.We are 2 months past the longest light hours in the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A ORLOV Posted August 19, 2017 Report Share Posted August 19, 2017 On 8/19/2017 at 7:13 AM, tellboy said: It's certainly a lot lower in the sky this time of year.We are 2 months past the longest light hours in the day. Being lower the sun gets behind the mountains earlier 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haza Posted August 19, 2017 Report Share Posted August 19, 2017 On 8/18/2017 at 11:41 AM, Star Lady said: Totally understand your point of view Haza but it's not practical for the club to do it for all. Of course you could email them and see if they would refund you the £8 at the box office as you leave, but having seen that emails rarely get answered that's probably not an option or swap your admission ticket for a £8 off voucher to get the £8 off the next home meeting if you leave after the first meeting I'd be happy with that . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDY69 Posted August 19, 2017 Report Share Posted August 19, 2017 I remember Reading doing a double header at Wolves back in the early 90s, think it was cup and league. It was a good night of racing and each match was different in terms of the entertainment. I enjoyed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beowulf Posted August 19, 2017 Report Share Posted August 19, 2017 On 8/19/2017 at 9:12 AM, SPEEDY69 said: I remember Reading doing a double header at Wolves back in the early 90s, think it was cup and league. It was a good night of racing and each match was different in terms of the entertainment. I enjoyed it. I'm going to have to look it up, but I think one was league, one was cup and I also we won 1 and lost 1 (needs checking). Now you would think same teams, same track that the result would be the same............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Flag Posted August 19, 2017 Report Share Posted August 19, 2017 On 8/19/2017 at 11:11 AM, Beowulf said: I'm going to have to look it up, but I think one was league, one was cup and I also we won 1 and lost 1 (needs checking). Now you would think same teams, same track that the result would be the same............ was it 1 league and 1 cup or was it 1 KO Cup and 1 Gold Cup, Im really not sure, I thought it was 1 win 1 draw but again memory is starting to be shot so I could be way wrong on all counts. I'm sure someone will know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beowulf Posted August 19, 2017 Report Share Posted August 19, 2017 On 8/19/2017 at 11:16 AM, Red Flag said: was it 1 league and 1 cup or was it 1 KO Cup and 1 Gold Cup, Im really not sure, I thought it was 1 win 1 draw but again memory is starting to be shot so I could be way wrong on all counts. I'm sure someone will know Like I said needs checking ! 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tellboy Posted August 19, 2017 Report Share Posted August 19, 2017 On 8/19/2017 at 7:36 AM, A ORLOV said: Being lower the sun gets behind the mountains earlier It certainly ducks behind Palm Paper earlier which is quite a large building. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
First Bend Bunching Posted August 19, 2017 Report Share Posted August 19, 2017 On 8/19/2017 at 7:36 AM, A ORLOV said: Being lower the sun gets behind the mountains earlier Our mountains are only 2 foot tall at best so the sun don't get there much sooner!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB252 Posted August 19, 2017 Report Share Posted August 19, 2017 (edited) On 8/19/2017 at 11:16 AM, Red Flag said: was it 1 league and 1 cup or was it 1 KO Cup and 1 Gold Cup, Im really not sure, I thought it was 1 win 1 draw but again memory is starting to be shot so I could be way wrong on all counts. I'm sure someone will know14/9/92 Gold Cup Final 2nd Leg Wolves 49 Reading 41 SS KOC 2nd Round 2nd Leg Wolves 45 Reading 45 Slow Saturday night! Edited August 19, 2017 by CB252 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beowulf Posted August 19, 2017 Report Share Posted August 19, 2017 On 8/19/2017 at 7:21 PM, CB252 said: 14/9/92 Gold Cup Final 2nd Leg Wolves 49 Reading 41 SS KOC 2nd Round Wolves 45 Reading 45 Slow Saturday night! Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Flag Posted August 20, 2017 Report Share Posted August 20, 2017 On 8/19/2017 at 7:21 PM, CB252 said: 14/9/92 Gold Cup Final 2nd Leg Wolves 49 Reading 41 SS KOC 2nd Round 2nd Leg Wolves 45 Reading 45 Slow Saturday night! Thanks for the info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDY69 Posted August 20, 2017 Report Share Posted August 20, 2017 On 8/19/2017 at 7:21 PM, CB252 said: 14/9/92 Gold Cup Final 2nd Leg Wolves 49 Reading 41 SS KOC 2nd Round 2nd Leg Wolves 45 Reading 45 Slow Saturday night! Ah yes, that was it. Think I might still have it on vhs as well, perhaps I'll take a look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beowulf Posted August 20, 2017 Report Share Posted August 20, 2017 On 8/20/2017 at 7:46 AM, SPEEDY69 said: Ah yes, that was it. Think I might still have it on vhs as well, perhaps I'll take a look. What's VHS ? 😂 Mark Riss back for the Wolves in these matches, but Stars still have a big advantage at reserve with Porsing and Auty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini Posted August 20, 2017 Report Share Posted August 20, 2017 On 8/20/2017 at 4:23 PM, Beowulf said: What's VHS ? Don't mock. I've still got some too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g13webb Posted August 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2017 On 8/20/2017 at 5:36 PM, Gemini said: Don't mock. I've still got some too. One of the best VHS I've got is when it was 'pissing' down at Coventry, when Kenny Carter won the British Champs with a dodgy leg. I loved that meeting for all the wrong reasons. Even in the adverse conditions the crowd was massive, Some of the riders threw their toys out pram not wanting to ride, while others showed application was everything. Dave Lanning was superb commentator, Speedway as it use to be... But the last heat was brilliant with Carter coming from the back beat the Collins bros. Lovely memories.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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