mickthemuppet Posted October 1, 2017 Report Share Posted October 1, 2017 That was my estimate Cookie. The main back straight stand has 3500 seats and looked 3 quarter full. The home straight stand and to bend 1 was full. Bend 1 and 2 terracing and vack straight below main stand upto bend 3 was 10+ deep all round. Thats about 200 metres. So over 2000 in main stand 500 home stand and towards bend 1 2000 on main terracing Thats how I estimated it. What a good place to hold an English Grand Prix 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GS550 Posted October 1, 2017 Report Share Posted October 1, 2017 I am unable to stand for meetings and all I could see around me (apart from in front of me) was lots and lots of legs and bums! There are a lot of bums in speedway, I should know I'm one of them 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted October 1, 2017 Report Share Posted October 1, 2017 Nothing will happen with the pa speakers on the back straight, as not owned by the speedway, and I've heard if you mention it to louis then he gets the arse. So Kevin Long was there last night?? Why wasn't he on the microphone?? Best presenter by far and I doubt he didn't offer his services. Would love Kevin to come on here and tell me why?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GS550 Posted October 1, 2017 Report Share Posted October 1, 2017 English Grand Prix Didn't know such an event existed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted October 1, 2017 Report Share Posted October 1, 2017 Could soon start one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GS550 Posted October 1, 2017 Report Share Posted October 1, 2017 Could soon start one? No need when there's a British one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted October 1, 2017 Report Share Posted October 1, 2017 (edited) But other countries have more than one, why not here? What also the point of having a national stadium that isn't used for more bigger events Edited October 1, 2017 by baldyman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavan Posted October 1, 2017 Report Share Posted October 1, 2017 Nothing will happen with the pa speakers on the back straight, as not owned by the speedway, and I've heard if you mention it to louis then he gets the arse. So Kevin Long was there last night?? Why wasn't he on the microphone?? Best presenter by far and I doubt he didn't offer his services. Would love Kevin to come on here and tell me why?? Kevin owns or is manager of a pub now. Very much doubt we will hear him in the mic at Foxhall much anymore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted October 1, 2017 Report Share Posted October 1, 2017 But he was there last night? There was also a rumour he offered his services..from my point of view I would find that very disrespectful to Kevin if they used someone else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GS550 Posted October 1, 2017 Report Share Posted October 1, 2017 But other countries have more than one, why not here? What also the point of having a national stadium that isn't used for more bigger events You forget that England is only one of four countries that make up the UK. So why not give Wales one, Scotland one, etc. Agree about the national stadium and should be used for big events. As far as the GP's are concerned can't see any need for other than the current Cardiff arrangement within the UK. As you'll be aware, there's political/financial clout reasons why certain other countries have more than one grand prix. But he was there last night? There was also a rumour he offered his services..from my point of view I would find that very disrespectful to Kevin if they used someone else. Assume accidental that you "liked" your own post! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted October 1, 2017 Report Share Posted October 1, 2017 (edited) Well I think we should have one more, maybe like you say, Scotland. Yes accidental, apparently I do it a lot, it's just where my thumbs scrolls on screen, sorry my bad Edited October 1, 2017 by baldyman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GS550 Posted October 1, 2017 Report Share Posted October 1, 2017 Well I think we should have one more, maybe like you say, Scotland. Tbh the venue just aint there as far as capacity is concerned in the case of Ashfield in the West, and from all aspects in the East in the case of "the dump!". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted October 1, 2017 Report Share Posted October 1, 2017 (edited) Temp track at say a rugby stadium?? Can't think of what it's called. Edited October 1, 2017 by baldyman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GS550 Posted October 1, 2017 Report Share Posted October 1, 2017 (edited) Temp track at say a rugby stadium?? Can't think of what it's called. Murrayfield? No, you're right, think probably better with the national stadium in Manchester! Edited October 1, 2017 by justere2cgoodspeedway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted October 1, 2017 Report Share Posted October 1, 2017 That's the one 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ndbendbeerhut Posted October 1, 2017 Report Share Posted October 1, 2017 So general consensus is that the PA system is crap and Kevin Long needs to be there.. Think we all should all make our feelings known to ipswich speedway or Chris Louis via social media Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehone Posted October 1, 2017 Report Share Posted October 1, 2017 this is what Kevin put on his facebook: If you wonder why I'm not on the centre green tonight. A few weeks ago I told the Club I'd be unavailable for the rest of the season (being busy with my new job) I've managed to get this evening off for the Final and on Monday I let Chris Louis know of my availability for tonight. He, quite rightly, thought I wouldn't be free on a Saturday night, so had arranged cover for presenting the final. However, I like to be involved on race days, so once I informed Steve (Re-Run) he was delighted that I can be part of the DVD presentation. Tonight is surely going to be the biggest speedway meeting at Foxhall for many years, so don't miss it folks! Look forward to seeing you there! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScotsman Posted October 1, 2017 Report Share Posted October 1, 2017 Lot of comments on the Sheffo twitter feed last night about the difficult track etc. What was it actually like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted October 1, 2017 Report Share Posted October 1, 2017 Lot of comments on the Sheffo twitter feed last night about the difficult track etc. What was it actually like? On the face of it looked absolutely fine but theres no doubt a few were having some minor troubles particularly around bends 1 and 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Third Man Posted October 1, 2017 Report Share Posted October 1, 2017 Lot of comments on the Sheffo twitter feed last night about the difficult track etc. What was it actually like? bates struggles an 1 & 2 in his first ride, but after that he worked it out, didnt see much of track problem, just individual riders problems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.