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10 hours ago, Richard Weston said:

I went to Stoke last year and found the people very welcoming.

Thought the track was good, far better than times past.

Good luck with this project....looks like it is a case of Stoke getting better all the time.

At this level, you can only do small steps and this is another step in the right direction.

 

In all fairness my biggest criticism of Stoke on previous visits has been how unwelcoming people were followed by the dubious state of the track. If those two are being addressed then the rest is purely superficial (well maybe a reliable power supply & actually getting the meetings pushed through at a sensible pace). But i quite like the rustic charm of Stoke so fingers crossed the fresh injection of enthusiasm continues.

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12 hours ago, Richard Weston said:

I went to Stoke last year and found the people very welcoming.

Thought the track was good, far better than times past.

Good luck with this project....looks like it is a case of Stoke getting better all the time.

At this level, you can only do small steps and this is another step in the right direction.

 

Have to agree there mate. No doubt things have been wrong in the past but the main thing is they are working hard to get things right and must surely be applauded for that. Things are coming right now with the stadium and if the team get fired up and dish out some spankings then the crowds should start to increase and generate some much needed income for the promotion. Up the potters.

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If the local residents who have got the new parking restrictions in Loomer road are to believed, Stoke Speedway is full to the rafters every Saturday causing gridlock....... when in fact the stan woods memorial classic bangers and 2 x brisca f1 meetings are the only events to really draw monster crowds.

I know the residents main gripe was the commercial vehicles from the industrial estate blocking the road weekdays, but to read some of the submissions that include the stadium, you would honestly think it was Gorzow v Zialona Gora there every week.

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On ‎2‎/‎26‎/‎2019 at 5:58 PM, teaboy279 said:

If the local residents who have got the new parking restrictions in Loomer road are to believed, Stoke Speedway is full to the rafters every Saturday causing gridlock....... when in fact the stan woods memorial classic bangers and 2 x brisca f1 meetings are the only events to really draw monster crowds.

I know the residents main gripe was the commercial vehicles from the industrial estate blocking the road weekdays, but to read some of the submissions that include the stadium, you would honestly think it was Gorzow v Zialona Gora there every week.

Too right mate. Have not been up loomer road over the winter but any parking restriction should not bother the speedway fans but could be a problem for the stox fans as I am told they get bumper crowds for these events. Cant wait for the season to kick in now and see this new team in action. Up the potters.

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On ‎2‎/‎26‎/‎2019 at 5:58 PM, teaboy279 said:

If the local residents who have got the new parking restrictions in Loomer road are to believed, Stoke Speedway is full to the rafters every Saturday causing gridlock....... when in fact the stan woods memorial classic bangers and 2 x brisca f1 meetings are the only events to really draw monster crowds.

I know the residents main gripe was the commercial vehicles from the industrial estate blocking the road weekdays, but to read some of the submissions that include the stadium, you would honestly think it was Gorzow v Zialona Gora there every week.

The trouble is only caused by the Stock Cars but because the Stadium is called Stoke Speedway they assume that every meeting is a Speedway meeting. The Stoke Speedway meetings cause no mither at all . The thing is the Stock Cars Promotion charge for parking in the Stadium ,where the Speedway do not and can park inside.The trouble now is as of last Sunday the stocks fans seeing the Yellow Lines are now parking on the Grass verges that are on the side so that will soon become a mess so I suppose then the Residents will once more start moaning.The other thing is the Stadium was there a few Years before the Houses so by buying one they new or should have known that the Stadium was there.

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On 3/2/2019 at 3:12 PM, griffo said:

The trouble is only caused by the Stock Cars but because the Stadium is called Stoke Speedway they assume that every meeting is a Speedway meeting. The Stoke Speedway meetings cause no mither at all . The thing is the Stock Cars Promotion charge for parking in the Stadium ,where the Speedway do not and can park inside.The trouble now is as of last Sunday the stocks fans seeing the Yellow Lines are now parking on the Grass verges that are on the side so that will soon become a mess so I suppose then the Residents will once more start moaning.The other thing is the Stadium was there a few Years before the Houses so by buying one they new or should have known that the Stadium was there.

bet your socks the Police will be down first meeting ticketing people parked on the grass verge ,, I bet they are already rubbing their hands together

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On ‎3‎/‎2‎/‎2019 at 3:12 PM, griffo said:

The trouble is only caused by the Stock Cars but because the Stadium is called Stoke Speedway they assume that every meeting is a Speedway meeting. The Stoke Speedway meetings cause no mither at all . The thing is the Stock Cars Promotion charge for parking in the Stadium ,where the Speedway do not and can park inside.The trouble now is as of last Sunday the stocks fans seeing the Yellow Lines are now parking on the Grass verges that are on the side so that will soon become a mess so I suppose then the Residents will once more start moaning.The other thing is the Stadium was there a few Years before the Houses so by buying one they new or should have known that the Stadium was there.

Hi Griffo. Is it correct that the speedway are also charging for car parking this season. To be fair it is a small price to pay for trackside parking up the back straight particularly.

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On ‎3‎/‎13‎/‎2019 at 2:00 PM, porkypotter said:

Hi Griffo. Is it correct that the speedway are also charging for car parking this season. To be fair it is a small price to pay for trackside parking up the back straight particularly.

just had a word with Dave Tattum and he has said that they are putting the price for parking anywhere in the stadium up to 2 pound a car this season. 

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9 hours ago, Heathen1984 said:

Why mention Coles, he ain't exactly old is he?

This is his eighth season in the NL. Not saying he can’t or won’t get better but he’s been at the level he’s at for a while now. The NL needs older riders and those with more experience too though. 

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On Saturday, April 20, 2019 at 9:06 AM, Ben91 said:

This is his eighth season in the NL. Not saying he can’t or won’t get better but he’s been at the level he’s at for a while now. The NL needs older riders and those with more experience too though. 

Speedway seems to be a sport where you seem to find your true level, regardless of age starting, after about five years..

Not many ride for five years or so then clearly go up a level...

Jason Doyle and David Norris are two for me that I remember becoming 'very good' after a few years of 'average' performances...

Not too many others I can remember doing the same

If you have rode for 8 years and are still an average NL rider then that is pretty much where your ability level is I would suggest..

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