racers and royals Posted July 22, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2018 10 minutes ago, Marksman said: The rugby World Cup is next September in Japan, so they won’t be having their usual autumn internationals later in the year. I imagine the stadium will be hosting World Cup warm up matches in July/August. The September date will be a one off I’d think. Why not hold the challenge final 24 hours later at the stadium. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Posted July 22, 2018 Report Share Posted July 22, 2018 Three of my group have already pulled out. It's the new Football season, more will follow no doubt. I think it's a terrible move unless it is down to stadium a availability? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adder Posted July 22, 2018 Report Share Posted July 22, 2018 This is absurd. A lot of speedway fans are also football fans and this is now going to be right in the football season. They'll lose thousands off of the attendance scheduling this in September. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shalefan Posted July 22, 2018 Report Share Posted July 22, 2018 Big football fan myself but must admit I’ve often thought about the last GP of a season being held in Cardiff, imagine Tai being crowned World Champion in Cardiff at the last GP. I can only assume those who run the show have thought about the clash with football. As pointed out by others perhaps the stadium is not available for next July, they must have known about that when extending the deal to stage the event the other year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flagrag Posted July 22, 2018 Report Share Posted July 22, 2018 Also another thing is Speedway is likely to be less higher placed with broadcasters so on BT will not be on BT sport 1 and won’t get UHD coverage which I hear was brilliant last night. This is of course unless this is an international break weekend for football, it does seem a strange decision and will be interesting to hear the official thinking behind this date. I suspect it’s due to stadium availability but could this possibly be the final round in 2019 so champion will be crowned and will there be an English GP earlier in the season as well ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted July 22, 2018 Report Share Posted July 22, 2018 (edited) Cannot see this being the last round as Torun is always first weekend in October. Edited July 22, 2018 by Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Posted July 22, 2018 Report Share Posted July 22, 2018 It's also annoying and frustrating that they haven't bothered to explain why they've come to this decision. It' not hard! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iris123 Posted July 22, 2018 Report Share Posted July 22, 2018 58 minutes ago, GiveusaB said: bit disappointing as part of the weekend is enjoying the weather, socializing outside with a 'brew' ??? What's the chances of that in late September ? Warm coats and brolly's at the ready ! There were a number of People who were complaining about the heat yesterday,so i think it is good BSI have taken their complaints seriously and moved it to a cooler time of year.But of course there are now complaints about that.You can't win sometimes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screm Posted July 22, 2018 Report Share Posted July 22, 2018 Apologies for being utterly selfish but I am happy Cardiff is going to be later next season, all we need now is successful talks between BSI and the Prague major, get Prague back in the 2019 calendar and here`s one happy bunny. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iris123 Posted July 22, 2018 Report Share Posted July 22, 2018 18 minutes ago, Mark said: Cannot see this being the last round as Torun is always first weekend in October. Probably not the last GP,but could it be the last UK meeting of the season? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILIPRISING Posted July 22, 2018 Report Share Posted July 22, 2018 25 minutes ago, flagrag said: Also another thing is Speedway is likely to be less higher placed with broadcasters so on BT will not be on BT sport 1 and won’t get UHD coverage which I hear was brilliant last night. This is of course unless this is an international break weekend for football, it does seem a strange decision and will be interesting to hear the official thinking behind this date. I suspect it’s due to stadium availability but could this possibly be the final round in 2019 so champion will be crowned and will there be an English GP earlier in the season as well ? I AM sure they will have cleared it with BT Sport Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triple.H. Posted July 22, 2018 Report Share Posted July 22, 2018 7pm start too Unless it's the final GP it could be a big mistake IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screm Posted July 22, 2018 Report Share Posted July 22, 2018 3 minutes ago, Triple.H. said: 7pm start too Unless it's the final GP it could be a big mistake IMO That`s not so great, especially for those who are only going for the day and have trains to catch. How expensive are the hotels in Cardiff going to be for next September. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racers and royals Posted July 22, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2018 10 minutes ago, Triple.H. said: 7pm start too Unless it's the final GP it could be a big mistake IMO Where does it say 7pm ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psycho3a Posted July 22, 2018 Report Share Posted July 22, 2018 I've not seen 7pm.. happy with date and must be 5pm 11 minutes ago, racers and royals said: Where does it say 7pm ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flagrag Posted July 22, 2018 Report Share Posted July 22, 2018 28 minutes ago, PHILIPRISING said: I AM sure they will have cleared it with BT Sport It won’t be a problem with BT just may get pushed down the schedule a bit in the UK and abroad. I know WRU may want to stage some friendlies possibly 1 or two games but am surprised there are no free weekends during June,July or August as only 1 or 2 concerts already planned during them months. I think there is more to this decision to run Cardiff so late in the season we shall have to wait and see but do expect the football season will have an effect on the event. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triple.H. Posted July 22, 2018 Report Share Posted July 22, 2018 24 minutes ago, screm said: That`s not so great, especially for those who are only going for the day and have trains to catch. How expensive are the hotels in Cardiff going to be for next September. Plus University rooms probably unavailable due to it being term time. It was brought forward to 5pm so you had a better chance of getting a train out afterwards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triple.H. Posted July 22, 2018 Report Share Posted July 22, 2018 21 minutes ago, racers and royals said: Where does it say 7pm ? SGP website Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racers and royals Posted July 22, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2018 3 minutes ago, Triple.H. said: SGP website Not for me it doesn`t Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triple.H. Posted July 22, 2018 Report Share Posted July 22, 2018 Can't see the pair's at Somerset the night before either. As rumours of one big league how about my radical idea BSPA members who read this forum please sit down. My novel idea may scare the living daylights out of you. Belle Vue June/July a 3 day festival of speedway. Friday a 4s qualifying event to get it down to 8 teams Saturday Pairs Sunday 4s semis and finals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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