Tsunami Posted January 25, 2018 Report Share Posted January 25, 2018 7 minutes ago, RedcarRacer said: And there is loads of parking, the main road for instance, you could a line of cars on one side - plenty of parking around the stadium - although not secure, granted... I was on the road for your first meeting and it was quite a distance away hence why I mentioned it. I was also on that grass bank till the Cooncil Officer moved us on, or the meeting could not continue. If I remember right the councils crowd limit was about 2900 for that night, but as I said in the earlier post, a few more sneaked in so they changed their tac to make sure we were all safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazc Posted January 25, 2018 Report Share Posted January 25, 2018 Good to see these events being spread around different clubs. Obviously the good work the new promotion have done hasn't gone unnoticed. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norfolk Bear Posted January 25, 2018 Report Share Posted January 25, 2018 44 minutes ago, Tsunami said: A bit of an over statement, it was just over 4000. One real difficulty will be car parking of the cars and buses, as there is usually a shortage even when the Diamonds are there. Loads of parking on the trading estate opposite, within 200M & Free Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted January 25, 2018 Report Share Posted January 25, 2018 Just now, Norfolk Bear said: Loads of parking on the trading estate opposite, within 200M & Free Is that one of the industrial sites that have been cleared now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norfolk Bear Posted January 25, 2018 Report Share Posted January 25, 2018 45 minutes ago, Tsunami said: A bit of an over statement, it was just over 4000. One real difficulty will be car parking of the cars and buses, as there is usually a shortage even when the Diamonds are there. The local press quoted almost 5000, . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted January 25, 2018 Report Share Posted January 25, 2018 Just now, Norfolk Bear said: The local press quoted almost 5000, . Press have been wrong before. I was told over 4000 the week later, the same as the councils agreed limit I was told. Do you realise what 5000 fans look like ?. You wouldn't get them in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pvm Posted January 25, 2018 Report Share Posted January 25, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, Tsunami said: A bit of an over statement, it was just over 4000. One real difficulty will be car parking of the cars and buses, as there is usually a shortage even when the Diamonds are there. Towards the end of last season, A Friday night match against Sheffield, Half the Car park was in use for an event at the race track, so arrangements were put in place to use a newly constructed (It wasn't quite finished but was relatively flat and Clear) Car parking area behind the Back Straight next to the Moto Cross Circuit. Looking at Bing Maps (the most up to date Aerial Photos)the area is much bigger than the present Car park. I'm sure permission will be sought to use this area again. Edited January 25, 2018 by pvm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crump99 Posted January 25, 2018 Report Share Posted January 25, 2018 19 minutes ago, Gazc said: Good to see these events being spread around different clubs. Obviously the good work the new promotion have done hasn't gone unnoticed. More a case of thank you Torun and Jack Holder I would have thought. Without Holdergate it would have been same as irrespective. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted January 25, 2018 Report Share Posted January 25, 2018 1 minute ago, pvm said: Towards the end of last season, Half the Car park was in use for an event at the race track, so arrangements were put in place to use a newly constructed (It wasn't quite finished but was relatively flat and Clear) Car parking area behind the Back Straight next to the Moto Cross Circuit. Looking at Bing Maps (the most up to date Aerial Photos)the area is much bigger than the present Car park. I'm sure permission will be sought to use this area again. Didn't know about that facility. On the busier nights I have used the motor circuits parking and also used their inside facilities after the meeting with the DIamonds team, but I don't believe that arrangement is available now. Of course that car skid training track used to be part of the original speedway parking. If I don't see you before, I'll see you in April for the Diamonds meeting. Take Care. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted January 25, 2018 Report Share Posted January 25, 2018 (edited) 14 minutes ago, Crump99 said: More a case of thank you Torun and Jack Holder I would have thought. Without Holdergate it would have been same as irrespective. There seems an irony that the 4's move from the track Ged got, to the track he wanted to run in the first case. But best of luck Redcar, they will do a good job I am sure, and it's a lot less miles for me and my Northern brethren. They have already held the 4's meeting for the NJL 4's for about 4 years now. I think we will still miss Peterborough as that day out is always something special to me and my family as it is with most fans. Edited January 25, 2018 by Tsunami 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crump99 Posted January 25, 2018 Report Share Posted January 25, 2018 12 minutes ago, Tsunami said: There seems an irony that the 4's move from the track Ged got, to the track he wanted to run in the first case. But best of luck Redcar, they will do a good job I am sure, and it's a lot less miles for me and my Northern brethren. They have already held the 4's meeting for the NJL 4's for about 4 years now. I think we will still miss Peterborough as that day out is always something special to me and my family as it is with most fans. Didn't want to go there for being accused of looking for a story which isn't there but it was noticed and not in ironic terms 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tosh1218 Posted January 25, 2018 Report Share Posted January 25, 2018 Oh dear the pussy cat fans /promotion won’t be happy about loosing out on the Fours to Redcar . Good choice and as people have said Redcar is a fair race track . Ps I knew cos Rob Godfrey was guilty in the panthers fans eyes he would get them back ha ha as the old saying goes“ He who laughs last , laughs loudest“ get in Rob 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted January 25, 2018 Report Share Posted January 25, 2018 1 minute ago, Tosh1218 said: Oh dear the pussy cat fans /promotion won’t be happy about loosing out on the Fours to Redcar . Good choice and as people have said Redcar is a fair race track . Ps I knew cos Rob Godfrey was guilty in the panthers fans eyes he would get them back ha ha as the old saying goes“ He who laughs last , laughs loudest“ get in Rob That could only be true if Ged had wanted to host the 4's again this year. Maybe the circuit wasn't available this year at the right time. Anyway it's Redcar now and I'm happy with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluPanther Posted January 25, 2018 Report Share Posted January 25, 2018 1 minute ago, Tosh1218 said: Oh dear the pussy cat fans /promotion won’t be happy about loosing out on the Fours to Redcar . Good choice and as people have said Redcar is a fair race track . Ps I knew cos Rob Godfrey was guilty in the panthers fans eyes he would get them back ha ha as the old saying goes“ He who laughs last , laughs loudest“ get in Rob Think you will find that they had no intention of having it this year, and personally i'm not bothered where it is. Should be at the National Stadium imo... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tosh1218 Posted January 25, 2018 Report Share Posted January 25, 2018 Yes it’s more central to the majority of the northern tracks so will be a bumper crowd weather permitting 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheekycobra Posted January 25, 2018 Report Share Posted January 25, 2018 A free Parmo and a lemon top for desert on entry and I reckon 10000 to 15000 through the turnstiles easily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yearbyred Posted January 25, 2018 Report Share Posted January 25, 2018 4 minutes ago, cheekycobra said: A free Parmo and a lemon top for desert on entry and I reckon 10000 to 15000 through the turnstiles easily. I know Redcar has a sandy beach but desert is stretching it a bit (plus as we know if you get to Redcar you've gone well past the track). Good news for the Track and promotion though - hope the weather is kind and it's a success. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheekycobra Posted January 25, 2018 Report Share Posted January 25, 2018 Another English teacher making the rounds. I though Tsunami was bad enough With the crowds expected We might have to use Redcar like the good old days for a spot of sand racing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bellers101 Posted January 25, 2018 Report Share Posted January 25, 2018 3 hours ago, jenga said: will the 2 turnstiles be able to handle the constant spinning around before they pack in . better get ther early and get some chips that will be cooked properly ! plenty of time to make our minds up if we are going or not ...... They dont have spinning turnstiles! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triple.H. Posted January 25, 2018 Report Share Posted January 25, 2018 3 hours ago, Tsunami said: A bit of an over statement, it was just over 4000. One real difficulty will be car parking of the cars and buses, as there is usually a shortage even when the Diamonds are there. I haven't a clue how close the nearest train station is to Redcar, but if a reasonably short distance away why not go by train from Newcastle to Redcar. May even be a suitable trip for fans of other teams. Go the whole hog and charter a train like Mad Wellie did all those years ago. Train companies nowadays can with a bit of notice be very accommodating to slight changes in timetables and stops. In 2016 when Oxford Utd got to the JPT trophy final, Chiltern Trains who had opened a line between Oxford and Marylebone 6 months before altered their timetable so all trains between Oxford and London stopped at Wembley. They made money, supporters got a cheap and quick journey, I bet the company are still reaping the rewards as I bet a fair few people who wouldn't normally consider going to London by train before then, now do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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