Lefty Posted September 29, 2022 Report Share Posted September 29, 2022 24 minutes ago, Trevor said: Has there ever been a Speedway track, closer to the sea? Have a look at Ventura Raceway in California. Used to be tag lined as 'Commotion By The Ocean'. When I went in the 80's and 90's you parked on sand dunes looking out onto the Pacific. The 'Beach Bikini Competitions' at the interval would get a good crowd of non speedway fans attending! Not sure if it would be warm enough to stage them at Northside though!!! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*JJ Posted September 30, 2022 Report Share Posted September 30, 2022 21 hours ago, geoff100 said: Was used as driving school mock roads before let go on the highways Thanks. That is a good idea; my second driving lesson was round the West End of London! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebv Posted October 1, 2022 Report Share Posted October 1, 2022 (edited) On 9/29/2022 at 5:55 PM, Lefty said: Have a look at Ventura Raceway in California. Used to be tag lined as 'Commotion By The Ocean'. When I went in the 80's and 90's you parked on sand dunes looking out onto the Pacific. The 'Beach Bikini Competitions' at the interval would get a good crowd of non speedway fans attending! Not sure if it would be warm enough to stage them at Northside though!!! Might get a decent crowd if THJ entered... Edited October 1, 2022 by mikebv 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neila Posted October 1, 2022 Report Share Posted October 1, 2022 6 hours ago, mikebv said: Might get a decent crowd if THJ entered... That thought has put me of my lunch !!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heedthebaw Posted October 2, 2022 Report Share Posted October 2, 2022 On 9/29/2022 at 4:24 PM, Trevor said: Two questions; Has there ever been a Speedway track, closer to the sea? What plans are there, in the short, and long term for spectators? Berwick track is only half a mile from the sea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wessexbobcat Posted October 2, 2022 Report Share Posted October 2, 2022 Poole is very close (admitted it’s the inner Quay) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazc Posted October 2, 2022 Report Share Posted October 2, 2022 On 9/29/2022 at 4:24 PM, Trevor said: Two questions; Has there ever been a Speedway track, closer to the sea? What plans are there, in the short, and long term for spectators? Glasgow have plenty of large puddles usually on a Sunday. Does this count. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickinho Posted October 3, 2022 Report Share Posted October 3, 2022 On 9/28/2022 at 6:27 PM, Marksman said: Found this nice drone footage someone has taken in August on YouTube, really shows off the track and it's surronding area... The BSPL AGM will be fast approaching with the NL AGM to follow later on I think, may hear some more news soon. Track looks good. Now all they need is some deckchairs and some portaloos 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenga Posted October 3, 2022 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2022 2 hours ago, Nickinho said: Track looks good. Now all they need is some deckchairs and some portaloos they have 2/3 seated stands to go up on the site and as for loos . plenty of long grass to wipe us ar se and dock leaves . 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soupy Posted October 4, 2022 Report Share Posted October 4, 2022 17 hours ago, jenga said: they have 2/3 seated stands to go up on the site and as for loos . plenty of long grass to wipe us ar se and dock leaves . What no thistles lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenga Posted October 4, 2022 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2022 55 minutes ago, soupy said: What no thistles lol non as yet . just dock leaves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickinho Posted October 4, 2022 Report Share Posted October 4, 2022 18 hours ago, jenga said: they have 2/3 seated stands to go up on the site and as for loos . plenty of long grass to wipe us ar se and dock leaves . All joking aside, good luck next year. It's great to see Workington back in speedway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soupy Posted October 4, 2022 Report Share Posted October 4, 2022 3 hours ago, Nickinho said: All joking aside, good luck next year. It's great to see Workington back in speedway Would be nice to see them in the championship but think that will be a big ask especially now Newcastle have gone and looks like Edinburgh as well and now Leicester moving up to the top flight. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marksman Posted October 4, 2022 Report Share Posted October 4, 2022 2 hours ago, soupy said: Would be nice to see them in the championship but think that will be a big ask especially now Newcastle have gone and looks like Edinburgh as well and now Leicester moving up to the top flight. Yeah it would make sense start off small and build it up, run in the NDL and make money on track hire, other events etc. However, looks like there could be as few as 7 in the championship next year IF Glasgow were to have a go in the Premiership. I’m sure if that was the case the BSPL would be asking the possibility of Workington joining the Championship. Afternoon racing in the NDL, with trackdays, the British youth championship and a few Open meetings with star names is probably along the lines of what will happen in 2023. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neila Posted October 13, 2022 Report Share Posted October 13, 2022 Great to see the comets banner at Sheffield supporting the aces UTC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TotallyHonestJohn Posted October 14, 2022 Report Share Posted October 14, 2022 On 10/4/2022 at 8:40 PM, Marksman said: Yeah it would make sense start off small and build it up, run in the NDL and make money on track hire, other events etc. However, looks like there could be as few as 7 in the championship next year IF Glasgow were to have a go in the Premiership. I’m sure if that was the case the BSPL would be asking the possibility of Workington joining the Championship. Afternoon racing in the NDL, with trackdays, the British youth championship and a few Open meetings with star names is probably along the lines of what will happen in 2023. Well that looks eminently sensible and an honest appraisal however keep your diary free for a meeting early November to discuss the direction for next season... Everything is positive coming out of Northside at the minute and still a lot of graft to put in... However... watch this space... Question is how many fans we attract each week will be critical... 350 would be good 400 better and 500 the dream to start with... obviously the more who attend the better the opportunity of running a successful operation but we ain't looking for thousands... well not to start with anyway... Regards THJ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crescent girl Posted October 14, 2022 Report Share Posted October 14, 2022 (edited) Will there be an experienced "speedway professional" on board, to work with BSPL and be a safe pair of hands to prevent the inexperieced owners being ripped apart by the sharks? Edited October 14, 2022 by crescent girl 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenga Posted October 14, 2022 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2022 7 minutes ago, crescent girl said: Will there be an experienced "speedway professional" on board, to work with BSPL and be a safe pair of hands to prevent the inexperieced owners being ripper apart by the sharks? Cumbria is full of mature .riders and managers to let that happen . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justgotmecpc Posted October 14, 2022 Report Share Posted October 14, 2022 1 hour ago, TotallyHonestJohn said: Well that looks eminently sensible and an honest appraisal however keep your diary free for a meeting early November to discuss the direction for next season... Everything is positive coming out of Northside at the minute and still a lot of graft to put in... However... watch this space... Question is how many fans we attract each week will be critical... 350 would be good 400 better and 500 the dream to start with... obviously the more who attend the better the opportunity of running a successful operation but we ain't looking for thousands... well not to start with anyway... Regards THJ Hopefully get a few fans over from Newcastle to get there speedway fix 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruffdiamond Posted October 14, 2022 Report Share Posted October 14, 2022 18 minutes ago, Justgotmecpc said: Hopefully get a few fans over from Newcastle to get there speedway fix Enough for a bus?,,, maybe regularly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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