25yearfan Posted May 25, 2021 Report Share Posted May 25, 2021 Still looks like a wonderful stadium! I read somewhere that the track was inspected by some speedway authority and it was said that the track passed all safety obligations which included the stanchions. They look very close to the fence so I wonder how you could make them safe enough to prevent potential serious injuries if a rider was catapaulted into them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teaboy279 Posted May 25, 2021 Report Share Posted May 25, 2021 Really was a special feeling walking back into the old girl Saturday night. 4000 was the restricted limit and that felt empty still. Cracking venue. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ringitsneck Posted May 28, 2021 Report Share Posted May 28, 2021 On 5/25/2021 at 8:01 PM, 25yearfan said: Still looks like a wonderful stadium! I read somewhere that the track was inspected by some speedway authority and it was said that the track passed all safety obligations which included the stanchions. They look very close to the fence so I wonder how you could make them safe enough to prevent potential serious injuries if a rider was catapaulted into them? No ‘ official ‘ inspection has taken place as no speedway licence has been applied for . The grandstand supports would be an issue as they are too close the the fence for speedway and boarding over them would block the view of spectators but, as no promoter has taken on the role, it won’t be a problem as there won’t be speedway at Odsal until one comes forward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Central Posted May 28, 2021 Report Share Posted May 28, 2021 1 hour ago, Ringitsneck said: No ‘ official ‘ inspection has taken place as no speedway licence has been applied for . The grandstand supports would be an issue as they are too close the the fence for speedway and boarding over them would block the view of spectators but, as no promoter has taken on the role, it won’t be a problem as there won’t be speedway at Odsal until one comes forward. Grandstand supports ? I understand that the supports under the 'new' facilty on the third and fourth bends would need added protection of some sort but surely no spectators would have their view blocked there ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedwaysliders Posted May 28, 2021 Report Share Posted May 28, 2021 On 5/25/2021 at 3:03 PM, eric i said: How did they cope with so many cars getting on and off track? Are the pits still in the same place? 4000 seems a great figure in speedway terms!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
25yearfan Posted May 29, 2021 Report Share Posted May 29, 2021 23 hours ago, Ringitsneck said: No ‘ official ‘ inspection has taken place as no speedway licence has been applied for . The grandstand supports would be an issue as they are too close the the fence for speedway and boarding over them would block the view of spectators but, as no promoter has taken on the role, it won’t be a problem as there won’t be speedway at Odsal until one comes forward. OK thought I'd read somewhere that the track had been looked at and it was deemed good enough for speedway? Grandstand? - Do you mean the executive box on the 3rd or 4th bend or the actual grandstand on the home straight which was there when speedway was last staged in 1997 and hasn't got supports near the fence? I'm sure the stanchions holding up the executive box could have safety barriers covering them and wouldn't block any views of the crowd cause no spectators would be present underneath the executive box. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Stadia Posted May 29, 2021 Report Share Posted May 29, 2021 13 minutes ago, 25yearfan said: OK thought I'd read somewhere that the track had been looked at and it was deemed good enough for speedway? Grandstand? - Do you mean the executive box on the 3rd or 4th bend or the actual grandstand on the home straight which was there when speedway was last staged in 1997 and hasn't got supports near the fence? I'm sure the stanchions holding up the executive box could have safety barriers covering them and wouldn't block any views of the crowd cause no spectators would be present underneath the executive box. Perhaps they could remove the stanchions for speedway meetings? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
25yearfan Posted May 29, 2021 Report Share Posted May 29, 2021 They look like they are holding the executive box up permanantly! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halifordukesfan Posted May 29, 2021 Report Share Posted May 29, 2021 On 5/26/2021 at 12:07 AM, teaboy279 said: Really was a special feeling walking back into the old girl Saturday night. 4000 was the restricted limit and that felt empty still. Cracking venue. Crowd would have only been around 2000, as that is currently the number of tickets available for events at the moment, info on startrax ticket information page. Speedway would be delighted at a weekly crowd of 2000. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Ore Posted May 31, 2021 Report Share Posted May 31, 2021 (edited) Sunday 30th May 2021Bradford Bulls 37 York 18 Attendance 3,742Admission £22 seats £20 standing Prog £3.00 Seemingly 4000 current crowd limit for rugby. Edited May 31, 2021 by Mr Ore update Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halifordukesfan Posted May 31, 2021 Report Share Posted May 31, 2021 3 hours ago, Mr Ore said: Sunday 30th May 2021Bradford Bulls 37 York 18 Attendance 3,742Admission £22 seats £20 standing Prog £3.00 Seemingly 4000 current crowd limit for rugby. That is correct, presumably limit will increase for stockcars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noaksey Posted May 31, 2021 Report Share Posted May 31, 2021 23 minutes ago, Halifordukesfan said: That is correct, presumably limit will increase for stockcars. Why would there be more for stockers than egg chasing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triple.H. Posted May 31, 2021 Report Share Posted May 31, 2021 41 minutes ago, noaksey said: Why would there be more for stockers than egg chasing? Isn't the Government guideline 4K or half capacity whichever is the lower, No doubt in the Rugby the players, management and physios etc count towards the 4K. Thats what happens at Football in stadiums with the 4K limit 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BangerBoy Posted May 31, 2021 Report Share Posted May 31, 2021 4 hours ago, noaksey said: Why would there be more for stockers than egg chasing? Better motorsport for one 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Central Posted June 1, 2021 Report Share Posted June 1, 2021 Videos of Odsal online from last night show crowd obviously well in excess of 2000 as some have suggested here. 4k looks more likely. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deano Posted June 1, 2021 Report Share Posted June 1, 2021 Let’s hope Steve Rees pulls in really decent crowds, gets his investment back and some. Speedway could then leap frog on his success at some point in the future. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noaksey Posted June 1, 2021 Report Share Posted June 1, 2021 I fear the only option maybe if Rees decides to run himself Wasn't he talking tentatively about the National League as a future possibility Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greybear Posted June 1, 2021 Report Share Posted June 1, 2021 2 hours ago, Grand Central said: Videos of Odsal online from last night show crowd obviously well in excess of 2000 as some have suggested here. 4k looks more likely. I was there last night. I believe the official limit was 4,000 and It looked to be somewhere around that mark. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greybear Posted June 1, 2021 Report Share Posted June 1, 2021 3 minutes ago, noaksey said: I fear the only option maybe if Rees decides to run himself Wasn't he talking tentatively about the National League as a future possibility Obviously he has had involvement in the past, and he is a speedway fan, but I get the impression he has enough on his plate running the stock cars, without the added stress of running a speedway promotion as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OveFundinFan Posted June 1, 2021 Report Share Posted June 1, 2021 24 minutes ago, noaksey said: I fear the only option maybe if Rees decides to run himself Wasn't he talking tentatively about the National League as a future possibility Hasnt it been past experience that where stock cars are involved speedway take second best. If that is the case, would it be a good move. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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