Happy Hunter Posted June 4, 2019 Report Share Posted June 4, 2019 7 hours ago, Sings4Speedway said: Certainly an interesting number and shows the diversity of the NL as some clubs would be quite happy with that number and others would be deeply alarmed. Not sure of the overheads to determine if that number is sustainable for the cubs or not? I imagine that the terms of the lease of the stadium at Beaumont Park allow the Lion’s promoters to run as many meetings/events as they like for a set fee. So, unlike the Bees last season, who I assume paid some sort of fee every time they rode at Beaumont Park, there are no such fees when the Cubs ride at home. The Lions have a great bunch of volunteers who act as co-team manager, track and start marshals, crowd stewards and who staff the box office and track shop etc. The major items of expenditure are, therefore, medical cover and payments to the riders. I have no idea what National League riders are getting but I can’t imagine that anyone is making a fortune out of speedway at this level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Hunter Posted June 4, 2019 Report Share Posted June 4, 2019 7 hours ago, adonis said: How many BV fans? Hard to tell but I reckon I saw about 20/30. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adonis Posted June 4, 2019 Report Share Posted June 4, 2019 3 hours ago, Happy Hunter said: I used to go to Brandon but only when I thought the Bees would lose! You didn't go very often then I first went to Brandon in 1959 , and have been a bees fan ever since , I was taken to speedway by my older brother who is sadly no longer with us , and I wouldn't dream of insulting his memory by paying to watch the arch enemy , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayne Posted June 4, 2019 Report Share Posted June 4, 2019 4 hours ago, Happy Hunter said: I have no idea what National League riders are getting but I can’t imagine that anyone is making a fortune out of speedway at this level. You would be surprised then. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander15 Posted June 5, 2019 Report Share Posted June 5, 2019 23 hours ago, Sings4Speedway said: Certainly an interesting number and shows the diversity of the NL as some clubs would be quite happy with that number and others would be deeply alarmed. Not sure of the overheads to determine if that number is sustainable for the cubs or not? I’m sure Coventry said last season that they needed 400/450 to break even (but weren’t even getting that). So presumably the figure would be slightly lower for Leicester with no rent etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sings4Speedway Posted June 5, 2019 Report Share Posted June 5, 2019 5 minutes ago, Islander15 said: I’m sure Coventry said last season that they needed 400/450 to break even (but weren’t even getting that). So presumably the figure would be slightly lower for Leicester with no rent etc. Assuming the track rent is similar to private hires the its 50 less paying public required to cover that off, i suspect as a second team there are perks with regards to registrations, bonds etc. Probably even a cross over of helpers too. One thing that is for certain is that as a track that can run 7 days a week its definitely a huge plus to have teams running in separate divisions and long may it continue. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Hunter Posted June 5, 2019 Report Share Posted June 5, 2019 11 hours ago, adonis said: You didn't go very often then I first went to Brandon in 1959 , and have been a bees fan ever since , I was taken to speedway by my older brother who is sadly no longer with us , and I wouldn't dream of insulting his memory by paying to watch the arch enemy , I must confess that I went more in hope than expectation! I saw my first meeting in 1949 at Blackbird Road and can well remember going to Brandon on Leicester Corporation double decker buses. One thing that I did like at Coventry was the hot dogs - I reckon the Bees outscored the Hunters in that respect! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adonis Posted June 5, 2019 Report Share Posted June 5, 2019 13 minutes ago, Happy Hunter said: I must confess that I went more in hope than expectation! I saw my first meeting in 1949 at Blackbird Road and can well remember going to Brandon on Leicester Corporation double decker buses. One thing that I did like at Coventry was the hot dogs - I reckon the Bees outscored the Hunters in that respect! The old local derbies are a memory I shall cherish forever , The old corporation buses used to stop in Hinckley and pick up , one of the great things about speedway back then was of course the banter between supporters , and the journey was often more fun than some of the meetings . Those hot dogs were cooked the week before in MRs O's kitchen and kept warm in silver foil I used to love the trips to Swindon for the Heinz soup myself . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mac101 Posted June 5, 2019 Report Share Posted June 5, 2019 Coventry needed 250 punters to break even according to MH and Leicester have had a lot more than that for home meetings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W9 Lion Posted June 5, 2019 Report Share Posted June 5, 2019 On 6/4/2019 at 9:24 AM, Skodaman said: Danyon Hume, Anders Rowe and Jordan palin showed that there was more than one line during the latter part of the meeting. Riders were happy to give it a go. The ref decided we should start the meeting. Home Promoter does not have a say once ref is in the stadium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smegs Posted June 7, 2019 Report Share Posted June 7, 2019 Are tactical subs allowed in this league as anders Rowe was used in this match Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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