Danny Connor Posted January 2, 2018 Report Share Posted January 2, 2018 On 12/30/2017 at 11:20 AM, Grachan said: If Thursday's had been approved, why change it? Sheffield and Ipswich should have had two choices if they wanted Thursdays. Ride top league or ride Thursday's but top league sides get priority on riders. Ipswich, in particular, seem to have been holding the top flight to ransom for years. I'm just fed up with speedway seeing the best way forward being to make the good clubs as crap as the poor ones. Tail wagging the dog!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodgy Posted January 2, 2018 Report Share Posted January 2, 2018 Peterborough Greyhound racing is a perfect example of what smart investment, promotion and marketing can achieve. The flat caps standing in the freezing cold days are long gone. A huge glass fronted, warm stadium with restaurant, bars, cafe is packed out 3 nights a week. It attracts families, work’s parties, lads and ladies nights of all ages. 6 dogs chasing a stuffed toy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Downes Posted January 2, 2018 Report Share Posted January 2, 2018 9 hours ago, HertsRacer said: Andy, not trying to be picky or anything, but my son who works for them tell me they have just changed their name to Sports Information Systems. not a problem, Hackney were still racing when I last managed a shop so not surprised things have changed in the last 25 years 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCB Posted January 3, 2018 Report Share Posted January 3, 2018 3 hours ago, Hodgy said: Peterborough Greyhound racing is a perfect example of what smart investment, promotion and marketing can achieve. The flat caps standing in the freezing cold days are long gone. A huge glass fronted, warm stadium with restaurant, bars, cafe is packed out 3 nights a week. It attracts families, work’s parties, lads and ladies nights of all ages. 6 dogs chasing a stuffed toy. Maybe, just maybe this is a route speedway should go down? More betting on races at the track. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theblueboy Posted January 3, 2018 Report Share Posted January 3, 2018 8 hours ago, SCB said: Maybe, just maybe this is a route speedway should go down? More betting on races at the track. You know yourself that Bet365, as do some other brands, bet on speedway matches. How would you sell this particular aspect to the ‘closed shop’ that masquerades itself as a professional sport in the 21st century? What are the potential benefits to the club and BSPA? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno Posted January 3, 2018 Report Share Posted January 3, 2018 I think if betting became widespread in speedway there's a risk the sport could become corrupt 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waytogo28 Posted January 3, 2018 Report Share Posted January 3, 2018 Would be SO easy to rig races and matches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattK Posted January 3, 2018 Report Share Posted January 3, 2018 37 minutes ago, waytogo28 said: Would be SO easy to rig races and matches. Why would it be easier to rig a speedway race than say a horse race? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodgy Posted January 3, 2018 Report Share Posted January 3, 2018 Dog racing is as corrupt and bent as they come. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted January 3, 2018 Report Share Posted January 3, 2018 25 minutes ago, MattK said: Why would it be easier to rig a speedway race than say a horse race? What is rigging a horse race got to do with it.? Speedway riders rig their average without betting though.! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattK Posted January 3, 2018 Report Share Posted January 3, 2018 32 minutes ago, Fromafar said: What is rigging a horse race got to do with it.? Speedway riders rig their average without betting though.! Because horse racing has checks and balances in place to prevent rigging. If speedway was more betting focused it would have the same level of oversight. Currently there is no oversight, so as you rightly point out, there is a lot of manipulation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ovalman Posted January 3, 2018 Report Share Posted January 3, 2018 On 02/01/2018 at 8:51 PM, Hodgy said: Peterborough Greyhound racing is a perfect example of what smart investment, promotion and marketing can achieve. The flat caps standing in the freezing cold days are long gone. A huge glass fronted, warm stadium with restaurant, bars, cafe is packed out 3 nights a week. It attracts families, work’s parties, lads and ladies nights of all ages. 6 dogs chasing a stuffed toy. Is this the same stadium I drove past the other day, opposite Lynch Wood, wasn't sure if it was Showground? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodgy Posted January 3, 2018 Report Share Posted January 3, 2018 33 minutes ago, auntie doris said: Is this the same stadium I drove past the other day, opposite Lynch Wood, wasn't sure if it was Showground? No, the Greyhound stadium is the other side of the city centre, very impressive set up. The Showground / Speedway is opposite Lynch Wood. As Sir David would say “it’s the coldest place on the planet”. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theblueboy Posted January 3, 2018 Report Share Posted January 3, 2018 2 minutes ago, Hodgy said: No, the Greyhound stadium is the other side of the city centre, very impressive set up. The Showground / Speedway is opposite Lynch Wood. As Sir David would say “it’s the coldest place on the planet”. Mmm....Blunsdon in mid-March makes the Arctic seem like a beach holiday! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmauger Posted January 4, 2018 Report Share Posted January 4, 2018 Nope was Craven Park, only ever missed two home meets but it was ony 'shirt sleeve' weather on just two occasions. I'm talking about the main stand where spectators still enjoy the full benefits of any sea breeze, accompanied by mist wafting in off the River Humber. Mind, it was tad warmer at ground level or in the back straight stand; stadium was built 90 degrees the wrong way round. I'm told Buxton is unoffiicially the coldest track in the UK, though I've seen amateur heats run in between blizzards at Scunny.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ovalman Posted January 5, 2018 Report Share Posted January 5, 2018 Workybythesea is bloody nippy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szkocjasid Posted January 8, 2018 Report Share Posted January 8, 2018 Swindon must have the strongest top 4 in the league i reckon! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booey boy Posted January 8, 2018 Report Share Posted January 8, 2018 On 03/01/2018 at 9:24 AM, bruno said: I think if betting became widespread in speedway there's a risk the sport could become corrupt Speedways corrupt anyway promoters looking after self interests 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col Posted January 9, 2018 Report Share Posted January 9, 2018 9 hours ago, szkocjasid said: Swindon must have the strongest top 4 in the league i reckon! I am not a poet but.... I do not agree, shame about the other 3 Regardless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hagonshocker Posted January 10, 2018 Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 On 09/01/2018 at 12:45 AM, Col said: I am not a poet but.... I do not agree, shame about the other 3 Regardless. Well I for one look forward to at least 2 of your ‘other 3’ ram your words right down your neck.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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