gazzac Posted February 25, 2019 Report Share Posted February 25, 2019 (edited) 5 hours ago, Sings4Speedway said: Oooh new chairs......and a dreadful view out the window to really drag the corporate users in. Oooh put those claws away Edited February 25, 2019 by gazzac 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sings4Speedway Posted February 26, 2019 Report Share Posted February 26, 2019 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porkypotter Posted February 26, 2019 Report Share Posted February 26, 2019 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. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete cc Posted February 26, 2019 Report Share Posted February 26, 2019 Things are a changing at loomer road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teaboy279 Posted February 26, 2019 Report Share Posted February 26, 2019 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porkypotter Posted March 2, 2019 Report Share Posted March 2, 2019 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griffo Posted March 2, 2019 Report Share Posted March 2, 2019 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adonis Posted March 7, 2019 Report Share Posted March 7, 2019 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racin Jason 72 Posted March 9, 2019 Report Share Posted March 9, 2019 Is the stadium up for sale ? Just read that on the save Coventry speedway Facebook page. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porkypotter Posted March 13, 2019 Report Share Posted March 13, 2019 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longsufferingpotter Posted March 14, 2019 Report Share Posted March 14, 2019 On 3/9/2019 at 8:33 PM, Racin Jason 72 said: Is the stadium up for sale ? Just read that on the save Coventry speedway Facebook page. I am aware of 2 industrial units on Loomer Road that are for sale but I've not heard anything about the track/stadium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griffo Posted March 16, 2019 Report Share Posted March 16, 2019 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebv Posted March 16, 2019 Report Share Posted March 16, 2019 With the parking restrictions outside it could be a reasonable earner.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander15 Posted March 18, 2019 Report Share Posted March 18, 2019 What are the new parking restrictions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griffo Posted March 21, 2019 Report Share Posted March 21, 2019 On 3/18/2019 at 2:07 AM, Islander15 said: What are the new parking restrictions? Council have put Double Yellow Lines down Most of Loomer Road either side 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigred Posted April 11, 2019 Report Share Posted April 11, 2019 Anything to report from the press day yesterday ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuxtonTiger Posted April 19, 2019 Report Share Posted April 19, 2019 After the performance at Belle Vue today, what do the Potters fans think of there team. Thinking in particular of Chessell, Priest and Coles in what is supposed to be a development league? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heathen1984 Posted April 19, 2019 Report Share Posted April 19, 2019 Why mention Coles, he ain't exactly old is he? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben91 Posted April 20, 2019 Report Share Posted April 20, 2019 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebv Posted April 24, 2019 Report Share Posted April 24, 2019 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.. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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