SteveLyric2 Posted July 17, 2020 Report Share Posted July 17, 2020 What about the 'pilot' events from August 1st that Boris referred to? BSPL could surely propose a 'pilot' event under covid-secure guidelines at as many tracks willing to participate?! If the pilot events are successfully staged then subsequent fixtures could then be planned. 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leander Posted July 17, 2020 Report Share Posted July 17, 2020 1 hour ago, Skidder1 said: What about the 'pilot' events from August 1st that Boris referred to? BSPL could surely propose a 'pilot' event under covid-secure guidelines at as many tracks willing to participate?! If the pilot events are successfully staged then subsequent fixtures could then be planned. 'Pilot' events already decided. Snooker at Sheffield and one one-day cricket match. Both with dedicated seat reservation and a crowd % limit. One day horse racing at Goodwood restricted to Goodwood race course members, meaning track and trace, if needed, is comparatively easy as details of those attending would be already held. So unless you can find an all-seater speedway stadium you've no chance. The only one I know of (Cardiff!) is being used as a nightingale hospital on standby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruffdiamond Posted July 17, 2020 Report Share Posted July 17, 2020 2 hours ago, Skidder1 said: What about the 'pilot' events from August 1st that Boris referred to? BSPL could surely propose a 'pilot' event under covid-secure guidelines at as many tracks willing to participate?! If the pilot events are successfully staged then subsequent fixtures could then be planned. 46 minutes ago, leander said: 'Pilot' events already decided. Snooker at Sheffield and one one-day cricket match. Both with dedicated seat reservation and a crowd % limit. One day horse racing at Goodwood restricted to Goodwood race course members, meaning track and trace, if needed, is comparatively easy as details of those attending would be already held. So unless you can find an all-seater speedway stadium you've no chance. The only one I know of (Cardiff!) is being used as a nightingale hospital on standby. A'd be surprised if the government let any of the BSPL pilot a paper aeroplane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted July 18, 2020 Report Share Posted July 18, 2020 Newspapers today are saying more 'pilot' events are planned from August 1st for other sports subject to acceptable proposals from those sports governing bodies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catalan Posted July 18, 2020 Report Share Posted July 18, 2020 9 hours ago, Skidder1 said: Newspapers today are saying more 'pilot' events are planned from August 1st for other sports subject to acceptable proposals from those sports governing bodies. Skidder, do you think Poole can overcome any problems associated with the Stadium staff being furloughed ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityrebel Posted July 19, 2020 Report Share Posted July 19, 2020 8 hours ago, sugarray said: Skidder, do you think Poole can overcome any problems associated with the Stadium staff being furloughed ? Who is going to foot the bill to make the stadiums compliant. Extra stewards, sinage and PPE don't come cheap. Hard up landlords might be reluctant. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray c Posted July 19, 2020 Report Share Posted July 19, 2020 dont think the poole promotion will shout to loud if the stadium is not avallable for racing this season just my opinion of course 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityrebel Posted July 19, 2020 Report Share Posted July 19, 2020 3 hours ago, ray c said: dont think the poole promotion will shout to loud if the stadium is not avallable for racing this season just my opinion of course A very valid one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted July 19, 2020 Report Share Posted July 19, 2020 (edited) 15 hours ago, sugarray said: Skidder, do you think Poole can overcome any problems associated with the Stadium staff being furloughed ? Danny Ford has been speaking very positively about wanting to race whilst accepting there are 'hurdles to overcome'! But remember the stadium are not getting any rental from speedway either so it cuts both ways. (and I have a fair idea of what the rental is! Its not an insignificant amount!) Lets also not forget the Govt are putting pressure on companies to recall furloughed staff asap, many of whom would only be returning part-time. Poole Stadium is a Council-owned venue and only leased to Stadia-UK to provide the minimum of 2 sports on a regular basis. With local Councils being given more power to control events locally - who knows?! Edited July 19, 2020 by Skidder1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted July 19, 2020 Report Share Posted July 19, 2020 5 hours ago, ray c said: dont think the poole promotion will shout to loud if the stadium is not avallable for racing this season just my opinion of course Think most Clubs will be worried about the financial implications regarding EXTRA costs depending on restrictions,even if they got the go ahead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinny Posted July 19, 2020 Report Share Posted July 19, 2020 There is absolutely no point in even attempting to run speedway this season, in my opinion. What is the point in starting the season in near August time? Restrictions wont be fully lifted until near the end of the season at the very least. With certain things reopening, it will only be a matter of time before cases spike again like they have done in Australia. In the first week of June, pubs etc re opened, albeit with restrictions, there were no new cases reported at all for days on end then bang, they started to shoot up again and they are talking about a Stage 4 lockdown coming back in at any moment. We are currently in stage 3, and as of Wednesday theres a 200 dollar fine for anybody not wearing a face mask. Write the season off, plan ahead for 2021. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedwayPortal Posted July 21, 2020 Report Share Posted July 21, 2020 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted July 22, 2020 Report Share Posted July 22, 2020 ....And on Thursday its the rewind of 2018 Aces v Pirates fixture via the BV site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted July 28, 2020 Report Share Posted July 28, 2020 Promoters Q&A this week via Twitter and facebook. Not sure if this is to be a 'live' interview (Zoom?) instead of the usual Wednesday rewind meeting?? Watch this space I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris4gillian Posted July 29, 2020 Report Share Posted July 29, 2020 No speedway rewind meeting tonight? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted July 29, 2020 Report Share Posted July 29, 2020 2 hours ago, chris4gillian said: No speedway rewind meeting tonight? Maybe didn't want to clash with the SEC final this evening?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris4gillian Posted July 29, 2020 Report Share Posted July 29, 2020 1 hour ago, Skidder1 said: Maybe didn't want to clash with the SEC final this evening?! It wouldn't...you don't HAVE to watch it at 7.30pm, it can be viewed anytime after 7.30pm. Or just don't make it available until say 8.30pm when the SEC would be done and dusted. Seems quite logical to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno Posted July 29, 2020 Report Share Posted July 29, 2020 Aaaaah logic haven't seen that on here for a while 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray c Posted July 29, 2020 Report Share Posted July 29, 2020 most people will watch it as it happens i would think just an opinion of course Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray c Posted July 30, 2020 Report Share Posted July 30, 2020 i hear stadium staff have been furloughed until the end of september if true dont think there would have been any speedway at poole this season anyway ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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