Sings4Speedway Posted January 17, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2019 12 hours ago, HGould said: Brummies fan interested in your battles v Planning as we have had many a similar joust with bureaucrats. Be interested to know what impact you think switch to Saturday's might have on your crowds? Always looked decent by NL standards to me what would your average be on a Monday night and what do you think it might be on a Saturday night? I've always thought that Saturday's in summer have too many counter-attractions, especially by the sea, would it actually boost your crowds? Ive got to say that Kents crowds are decent for many levels. A conservative average of 600 a week? Thats certainly similar to what was quoted as Workingtons figures for the Championship last year with far higher out goings. Mondays are well backed as it doesn't clash with many other activities BUT is tight for many to get there due to the early start, does limit the number of children who can attend on a school night and makes it tricky for away riders & supporters alike. Saturdays do clash with many other activities but does offer a lot more freedom of travel time, not sure what the plan is regarding the GP weekends but i suspect if the crowd figures can maintain / show a slight improvement the switch would be considered a success as it will make it easier to complete signings in future seasons and potentially pave the way for s step up in division? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adonis Posted January 17, 2019 Report Share Posted January 17, 2019 1 minute ago, Richard Weston said: The other thing is that you watch the GPs at home in the garden in the summer with a beer. 10 minutes ago, Sings4Speedway said: Ive got to say that Kents crowds are decent for many levels. A conservative average of 600 a week? Thats certainly similar to what was quoted as Workingtons figures for the Championship last year with far higher out goings. Mondays are well backed as it doesn't clash with many other activities BUT is tight for many to get there due to the early start, does limit the number of children who can attend on a school night and makes it tricky for away riders & supporters alike. Saturdays do clash with many other activities but does offer a lot more freedom of travel time, not sure what the plan is regarding the GP weekends but i suspect if the crowd figures can maintain / show a slight improvement the switch would be considered a success as it will make it easier to complete signings in future seasons and potentially pave the way for s step up in division? I wonder if a saturday might attract a few lakeside and even rye house supporters 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sings4Speedway Posted January 17, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2019 12 minutes ago, adonis said: I wonder if a saturday might attract a few lakeside and even rye house supporters That tactical switch could pay off for Kent but they will still be competing against Eastbourne and there will be some who favour a higher level of racing. Depending on the opposition will most likely decide where i watch during the year, as whilst the NL league standard is closer this year i have no interest in handing over my money if Kent start dishing out 60+ point drummings every week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East End Fan Posted January 17, 2019 Report Share Posted January 17, 2019 4 hours ago, Sings4Speedway said: That tactical switch could pay off for Kent but they will still be competing against Eastbourne and there will be some who favour a higher level of racing. Depending on the opposition will most likely decide where i watch during the year, as whilst the NL league standard is closer this year i have no interest in handing over my money if Kent start dishing out 60+ point drummings every week. In the past I have been to Kent for about 6 meetings a season on Mondays. Always liked the comfort and view as well as the racing. On Saturdays, with easier motorway driving down the M2, I will quite likely, with no Lakeside to follow, go to Sittingbourne every week. Eastbourne is a step too far for me on a regular basis though I have visited several times in the past few seasons. So I hope the council make the right decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityrebel Posted January 17, 2019 Report Share Posted January 17, 2019 As a kent and Eastbourne regular, i will choose the best meeting on the night if they clash. With the loss of Lakeside and Rye, my meetings will be greatly reduced next season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mac101 Posted January 17, 2019 Report Share Posted January 17, 2019 Pretty sure both clubs would/should try to work together to avoid running on the same night to maximise fans 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityrebel Posted January 17, 2019 Report Share Posted January 17, 2019 39 minutes ago, mac101 said: Pretty sure both clubs would/should try to work together to avoid running on the same night to maximise fans Do common sense and speedway ever go together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teaboy279 Posted January 18, 2019 Report Share Posted January 18, 2019 12 hours ago, mac101 said: Pretty sure both clubs would/should try to work together to avoid running on the same night to maximise fans We run every week Mac, something our promotion and fans are very proud of. Even challenge matches raised over 500 people on the gate. And in the summer holidays I am pretty sure we had a press release saying we had four figure crowds each week. Eastbourne over the last 2 seasons have had massive gaps in their fixtures, perhaps the new promoters will try to run weekly. Apart from the Kent based Eastbourne riders and a group of faversham/Canterbury based eagles fans and the odd neutral like city rebel there is very little cross over in fans, such is the strength of rivalry. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teaboy279 Posted January 18, 2019 Report Share Posted January 18, 2019 11 hours ago, cityrebel said: Do common sense and speedway ever go together. Looking at politics, top flight football and youth of today, does common sense even exist anymore...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityrebel Posted January 18, 2019 Report Share Posted January 18, 2019 47 minutes ago, teaboy279 said: We run every week Mac, something our promotion and fans are very proud of. Even challenge matches raised over 500 people on the gate. And in the summer holidays I am pretty sure we had a press release saying we had four figure crowds each week. Eastbourne over the last 2 seasons have had massive gaps in their fixtures, perhaps the new promoters will try to run weekly. Apart from the Kent based Eastbourne riders and a group of faversham/Canterbury based eagles fans and the odd neutral like city rebel there is very little cross over in fans, such is the strength of rivalry. I know about 10 people that are regulars at both venues. The lack of competitive meetings in both clubs fixture lists next season might ensure there won't be too many clashes if they race on The same night. I might do the odd challenge match at Kent, but fours, pairs and individuals are out of the question for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East End Fan Posted January 22, 2019 Report Share Posted January 22, 2019 The Kent web site is saying that a new sponsor is to be announced during a Dog Racing meeting at the stadium next Sunday. Seems a very strange way to introduce a new Speedway sponsor at a Dog meeting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flipper11 Posted January 23, 2019 Report Share Posted January 23, 2019 3 hours ago, East End Fan said: The Kent web site is saying that a new sponsor is to be announced during a Dog Racing meeting at the stadium next Sunday. Seems a very strange way to introduce a new Speedway sponsor at a Dog meeting. Why would you think that is strange?! It is Kent’s speedway stadium. Roger is the speedway promoter and stadium owner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teaboy279 Posted January 28, 2019 Report Share Posted January 28, 2019 Good evening last night with all the riders in attendance for the unveiling of our new Sponsors Touch Tec. There was a real buzz about the place and already seems great team spirit between the lads. Roll on April... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueherb777 Posted January 29, 2019 Report Share Posted January 29, 2019 16 hours ago, teaboy279 said: Good evening last night with all the riders in attendance for the unveiling of our new Sponsors Touch Tec. There was a real buzz about the place and already seems great team spirit between the lads. Roll on April... Are the new sponsors being involved with the Club Programme? Thought I read that somewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurnTwo Posted January 29, 2019 Report Share Posted January 29, 2019 I hope so because Kent’s programme is terrible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueherb777 Posted January 29, 2019 Report Share Posted January 29, 2019 9 minutes ago, TurnTwo said: I hope so because Kent’s programme is terrible Agree.Not many Clubs had a worse one in the SS programme awards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityrebel Posted January 29, 2019 Report Share Posted January 29, 2019 7 minutes ago, blueherb777 said: Agree.Not many Clubs had a worse one in the SS programme awards. The Eastbourne programme is excellent, but at a pound dearer it should be. For me personally, I'd be happy enough with a simple race card. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueherb777 Posted January 29, 2019 Report Share Posted January 29, 2019 37 minutes ago, cityrebel said: The Eastbourne programme is excellent, but at a pound dearer it should be. For me personally, I'd be happy enough with a simple race card. Understand that,some supporters would just like a race card. But if you do produce a programme,you need to make it interesting and have some pride in what you sell, to show the Club in a better light.IMHO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWC Posted January 29, 2019 Report Share Posted January 29, 2019 Len has never produced a decent programme! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityrebel Posted January 29, 2019 Report Share Posted January 29, 2019 2 hours ago, GWC said: Len has never produced a decent programme! You beat me to it. I only collect the programmes of the meetings i go to, before they end up in a box never to be seen again! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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