Paulco Posted May 19, 2018 Report Share Posted May 19, 2018 Wanting to attend this . Can anyone tell me which hotels are near the track and are tickets for this on sale yet ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aces51 Posted May 19, 2018 Report Share Posted May 19, 2018 (edited) The Diamond Lodge hotel is within less than 5 minutes walk. Nothing special but Travel Lodge type accommodation, fine for a night or two http://www.diamondlodge.co.uk Tickets are on sale, details here http://www.speedwaygb.co/britishfinal or here http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?agency=BVA_&organ_val=47609&schedule=list Perhaps I should add that this is not the most salubrious area of Manchester but I would feel ok if I was staying there for one night after going to the final. The are many hotels close to and in the city centre, which is less than 3 miles away. Edited May 19, 2018 by Aces51 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulco Posted May 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2018 1 hour ago, Aces51 said: The Diamond Lodge hotel is within less than 5 minutes walk. Nothing special but Travel Lodge type accommodation, fine for a night or two http://www.diamondlodge.co.uk Tickets are on sale, details here http://www.speedwaygb.co/britishfinal or here http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?agency=BVA_&organ_val=47609&schedule=list Perhaps I should add that this is not the most salubrious area of Manchester but I would feel ok if I was staying there for one night after going to the final. The are many hotels close to and in the city centre, which is less than 3 miles away. Cheers , i'll check that out . Salubrious areas isn't an issue , i walked through Middlesbrough on Thursday . 2 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSC67 Posted May 19, 2018 Report Share Posted May 19, 2018 7 hours ago, Paulco said: Wanting to attend this . Can anyone tell me which hotels are near the track and are tickets for this on sale yet ? Travelodge have a hotel nearby (Sports City ). I've stayed there a few times on my visits to the old Belle Vue track Railway station is close too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neila Posted May 19, 2018 Report Share Posted May 19, 2018 Travelodge about 1 mile away from stadium on main road A57 don't know location name sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuxtonTiger Posted May 20, 2018 Report Share Posted May 20, 2018 What time does the meeting start? BSPA website, big advert 7pm, Belle Vue on line tickets 7.30pm. Again the question of speedways ability to organise a piss up in a brewery raises it's head !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ouch Posted May 21, 2018 Report Share Posted May 21, 2018 Belle Vue Speedway is delighted to announce a new partnership with hotel chain Jurys Inn. The Manchester City Centre hotel is offering speedway supporters travelling for the British Final on June 11 the chance to book a night's B&B using a 20% discounted code. Situated near the Bridgewater Hall, with easy access to train and bus routes, their Manchester hotel is located just 3 miles from the National Speedway Stadium in the heart of the city centre. Belle Vue CEO Adrian Smith said: “We’re delighted to bring Jurys Inn on board with us for the British Final. This is a huge event for which we anticipate a big crowd, many of whom will be travelling. “This new partnership demonstrates that businesses in Manchester are interested in engaging with Belle Vue and the stadium, especially when we are staging big events like the British Championship." To book your stay for the British Final, head over to www.jurysinn.com, using discount code SPEEDWAY when you pay. Code applies to reservations for Monday 11 June only. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric i Posted May 21, 2018 Report Share Posted May 21, 2018 Anybody else annoyed a rider who riders under another nationality is allowed to ride in the British final, might as well make it a bog standard open event if there is going to be other nationalities in it. I think British riders have in the past competed in the Australian championship but I don't think anybody would have a problem in putting a stop to that. The form Rory is in there is very real chance he will get the wildcard at Cardiff, I really thought the BSPA would have changed the rules after last year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted May 21, 2018 Report Share Posted May 21, 2018 (edited) Did people used to say the same about Briggs and others. Wasn't it 6 times Briggs won it. Edited May 21, 2018 by Baldyman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OveFundinFan Posted May 21, 2018 Report Share Posted May 21, 2018 No problem with an open British Championship BUT I do have a problem if the winner was a non-Brit then that one gets the GP spot at Cardiff. Cardiff is the British GP and the no 16 spot MUST be taken by a Brit. If a non Brit wins the British GP then it must be the highest scoring Brit that gets the No 16 Cardiff spot. Anything less would be a farce. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E I Addio Posted May 21, 2018 Report Share Posted May 21, 2018 21 minutes ago, Baldyman said: Did people used to say the same about Briggs and others. Wasn't it 6 times Briggs won it. In those days the British Final was one of the World Championship Qualifiers so Aussies and Kiwis had to ride in it to get to the next round. It was a World away from the meaningless Mickey Mouse thing it has now become. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted June 3, 2018 Report Share Posted June 3, 2018 On 5/21/2018 at 6:49 PM, E I Addio said: In those days the British Final was one of the World Championship Qualifiers so Aussies and Kiwis had to ride in it to get to the next round. It was a World away from the meaningless Mickey Mouse thing it has now become. how can being champion of your own country and a GP place be mickey mouse 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverrocket Posted June 5, 2018 Report Share Posted June 5, 2018 Can some nice person download a racecard for this please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gee jay Posted June 5, 2018 Report Share Posted June 5, 2018 (edited) i'm sure the 4 riders that make the final will all be thinking of minnie's mate. Edited June 5, 2018 by gee jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammer1969 Posted June 5, 2018 Report Share Posted June 5, 2018 I've tried phoning Belle Vue ticket office with no success (piss up in brewery comes to mind) so wondered if anyone can tell me if I purchase tickets online via my mobile for the British Final can I show them for entry on my mobile phone or do they have to be printed out. Also is there seating in the South Stand or is it just standing. Any advice greatly appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OveFundinFan Posted June 5, 2018 Report Share Posted June 5, 2018 I pretty sure seating only in the Grandstand. You could always take a folding seat and rest your legs during the break between races. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aces51 Posted June 6, 2018 Report Share Posted June 6, 2018 (edited) On 6/5/2018 at 3:48 PM, hammer1969 said: I've tried phoning Belle Vue ticket office with no success (piss up in brewery comes to mind) so wondered if anyone can tell me if I purchase tickets online via my mobile for the British Final can I show them for entry on my mobile phone or do they have to be printed out. Also is there seating in the South Stand or is it just standing. Any advice greatly appreciated. I assume that you are trying to contact them during the hours shown on the website; Mon, Tues & Thurs 10am - 4pm. Tel. 0161 711 0828 Option 2. I have only once needed to contact them on that number and had no difficulty but that was last year and I have no idea if it is usual to have problems. I can confirm that OveFundinFan is correct and that there is no seating in the South Stand only in the Grandstand. So far as I know, but others may know better, there is no facility to use your mobile phone. The ticket can either be printed out or you can arrange to collect it on the day from a manned, is that still acceptable or do we now have to say personned, desk by the ticket office. Edited June 6, 2018 by Aces51 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScunnyDan Posted June 7, 2018 Report Share Posted June 7, 2018 On 6/5/2018 at 10:42 AM, silverrocket said: Can some nice person download a racecard for this please. PM me your email address and I will send you one (as I'll be making one for myself to use while watching it on TV) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammer1969 Posted June 7, 2018 Report Share Posted June 7, 2018 14 hours ago, Aces51 said: I assume that you are trying to contact them during the hours shown on the website; Mon, Tues & Thurs 10am - 4pm. Tel. 0161 711 0828 Option 2. I have only once needed to contact them on that number and had no difficulty but that was last year and I have no idea if it is usual to have problems. I can confirm that OveFundinFan is correct and that there is no seating in the South Stand only in the Grandstand. So far as I know, but others may know better, there is no facility to use your mobile phone. The ticket can either be printed out or you can arrange to collect it on the day from a manned, is that still acceptable or do we now have to say personned, desk by the ticket office. Thank you I did manage to speak to ticket office this morning so thats sorted. I asked at the same time if I could take a fold up chair into the South Stand but they weren't sure so if anyone can advise me further it will be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil The Ace Posted June 8, 2018 Report Share Posted June 8, 2018 On 6/7/2018 at 12:36 PM, hammer1969 said: Thank you I did manage to speak to ticket office this morning so thats sorted. I asked at the same time if I could take a fold up chair into the South Stand but they weren't sure so if anyone can advise me further it will be appreciated. Loads do. So your fine to do so 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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