The Dog Posted November 15, 2021 Report Share Posted November 15, 2021 1 hour ago, Speedway fan said: to keep the fans informed and to outline their plans .. a worthwhile meeting Sounds like a done deal to me then which is great news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSL84 Posted November 15, 2021 Report Share Posted November 15, 2021 45 minutes ago, old bob at herne bay said: IF there is a suitable CL race night available at Monmore, suggest that it’s a business decision between the stadium landlord and the new promoters of Birmingham. Bob there are no other nights available at wolves that's why I said it will not happen. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedway fan Posted November 15, 2021 Report Share Posted November 15, 2021 47 minutes ago, The Dog said: Sounds like a done deal to me then which is great news! still a few obstacles to overcome but all moving forward .... I am sure those attending tomorrow night will be in full support of the consortium and their plans 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbw Posted November 15, 2021 Report Share Posted November 15, 2021 6 hours ago, GiveusaB said: I reckon 'Smolinski' will be back if we manage to survive! He better not do any wheelies!! ........Ouch!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deano Posted November 15, 2021 Report Share Posted November 15, 2021 31 minutes ago, Speedway fan said: still a few obstacles to overcome but all moving forward .... I am sure those attending tomorrow night will be in full support of the consortium and their plans Thank you for doing everything you can to keep our club alive and give us hope. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fortythirtyeight Posted November 15, 2021 Report Share Posted November 15, 2021 (edited) 5 hours ago, The Dog said: I'm not sure what the consortium leader is going to get out of this meeting, surely he has all the information and figures he needs to know whether it's worth investing or not? Fans will obviously want a decent track for a good team to perform on and no increase on the gate. The rest is down to the business men. He could be pleading for extra funds? extra help or going to tell the fans exactly what’s going on ? Best way to find out is by attending. Edited November 15, 2021 by Fortythirtyeight 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petecc Posted November 16, 2021 Report Share Posted November 16, 2021 Hope it's a big turn out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerbat1875 Posted November 16, 2021 Report Share Posted November 16, 2021 Any news from the meeting... ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deano Posted November 16, 2021 Report Share Posted November 16, 2021 Well the room was full, standing room only. Very promising, but no purchase has been agreed. Nigel seems a decent guy a speedway fan and businessman. The 1,000 break even is a challenge which is driven by the rent increase. There is a share option for fans of which I’m happy to chip in 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noaksey Posted November 16, 2021 Report Share Posted November 16, 2021 9 minutes ago, Deano said: Well the room was full, standing room only. Very promising, but no purchase has been agreed. Nigel seems a decent guy a speedway fan and businessman. The 1,000 break even is a challenge which is driven by the rent increase. There is a share option for fans of which I’m happy to chip in Has 1,000 ever been achieved at championship level at PB? Consistently not a one off 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PotteringAround Posted November 16, 2021 Report Share Posted November 16, 2021 So who else is involved in the Birmingham Speedway 2022 consortium? Were they at the meeting? Gary Drinkwater I believe is an ex-Coventry sponsor via his City Gearboxes company. David Rowe I presume is the journalist. I'm not familiar with Tracey Smith? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityrebel Posted November 16, 2021 Report Share Posted November 16, 2021 20 minutes ago, noaksey said: Has 1,000 ever been achieved at championship level at PB? Consistently not a one off Seems a big target. They could be losing money right from the off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluejam Posted November 16, 2021 Report Share Posted November 16, 2021 27 minutes ago, noaksey said: Has 1,000 ever been achieved at championship level at PB? Consistently not a one off I don't think so noakseyCrowd levels have ALWAYS been a problem at Brum,so lets get real Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluejam Posted November 16, 2021 Report Share Posted November 16, 2021 24 minutes ago, PotteringAround said: So who else is involved in the Birmingham Speedway 2022 consortium? Were they at the meeting? Gary Drinkwater I believe is an ex-Coventry sponsor via his City Gearboxes company. David Rowe I presume is the journalist. I'm not familiar with Tracey Smith? Tracey Smith is a most loyal of supporters and has been for yearsA decent lady as part of a consortium 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerbat1875 Posted November 16, 2021 Report Share Posted November 16, 2021 (edited) Tracey and her family as loyal has they come, hopefully Brummies can get this over the line and have a bright and prosperous future. With it taking so long to sort out, which is quite understandable do we think Brummies may miss out in 2022 and restart the following season or are the BSPA wanting answers in regards to 2022 season Edited November 16, 2021 by Gerbat1875 addition Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbw Posted November 16, 2021 Report Share Posted November 16, 2021 33 minutes ago, Deano said: Well the room was full, standing room only. Very promising, but no purchase has been agreed. Nigel seems a decent guy a speedway fan and businessman. The 1,000 break even is a challenge which is driven by the rent increase. There is a share option for fans of which I’m happy to chip in Why oh why do promoters always look at achieving the break even figure when they should always aim higher. This is why clubs lose money coz they reach a 'break even' figure but then don't look beyond that so the crowd then only goes one way. Cud u imagine goin into Dragons Den without declaring what profit you aim to make! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosty Posted November 17, 2021 Report Share Posted November 17, 2021 4 minutes ago, PirateShip said: Why oh why do promoters always look at achieving the break even figure when they should always aim higher. This is why clubs lose money coz they reach a 'break even' figure but then don't look beyond that so the crowd then only goes one way. Cud u imagine goin into Dragons Den without declaring what profit you aim to make! Good post, what happens when you have 3 rain-offs on the trot? running on a break even figure - $hite Happens! I could clearly see last season that UK Speedway needed to reinvent itself for 2022, so what has the BSP ltd. done? sweet F.A. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluejam Posted November 17, 2021 Report Share Posted November 17, 2021 (edited) 23 minutes ago, PirateShip said: Why oh why do promoters always look at achieving the break even figure when they should always aim higher. This is why clubs lose money coz they reach a 'break even' figure but then don't look beyond that so the crowd then only goes one way. Cud u imagine goin into Dragons Den without declaring what profit you aim to make! The top and bottom PS is there just ain't enough folk through the gates Edited November 17, 2021 by bluejam 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halifaxtiger Posted November 17, 2021 Report Share Posted November 17, 2021 5 hours ago, cityrebel said: Seems a big target. They could be losing money right from the off. Mason was certainly getting a lot less than 1,000 at the start of 2021 - 4-600 I was told. 4 hours ago, PirateShip said: Why oh why do promoters always look at achieving the break even figure when they should always aim higher. This is why clubs lose money coz they reach a 'break even' figure but then don't look beyond that so the crowd then only goes one way. Cud u imagine goin into Dragons Den without declaring what profit you aim to make! Because achieving a break even figure is aiming high. Every club sees a break even as a minimum achievement - which it reasonably has to be, although some can afford sustainable losses - and certainly does not view that as an end game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk_martin Posted November 17, 2021 Report Share Posted November 17, 2021 6 hours ago, bluejam said: Tracey Smith is a most loyal of supporters and has been for yearsA decent lady as part of a consortium Not to mention being the "Tracey" that text's the updates to the Updates site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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