RobMcCaffery Posted July 8, 2020 Report Share Posted July 8, 2020 2 hours ago, East End Fan said: Very interesting to note that on this forum at both Championship and National League level, there has been no comment on the Tuesday race day for Kent. I would have thought that a major change like a different race day would have produced a response. Or don't people care ? Kent can run on Tuesdays or Mondays. They just will not get priority over riders. Premiership will get first call on the Bank Holidays and Sweden on Tuesdays. As has been reported Kent realised that the lack of Swedes in the Championship this year would prevent clashes if start permission is granted for the 2020 season. In the same way, in theory, Poland's regular use of Mondays for extra TV events would see any British activity that night take priority......in theory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East End Fan Posted July 13, 2020 Report Share Posted July 13, 2020 On 7/8/2020 at 1:06 PM, RobMcCaffery said: Kent can run on Tuesdays or Mondays. They just will not get priority over riders. Premiership will get first call on the Bank Holidays and Sweden on Tuesdays. As has been reported Kent realised that the lack of Swedes in the Championship this year would prevent clashes if start permission is granted for the 2020 season. In the same way, in theory, Poland's regular use of Mondays for extra TV events would see any British activity that night take priority......in theory. That will not matter because, as I understand it, Mondays ( Bank Holidays only) will be used for National League events. Tuesdays for Championship and with no Swedish riders and no other Tuesday tracks in UK, Kent will have an uninterrupted race day. Good move, I think. Surprised at the lack of comment about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityrebel Posted July 13, 2020 Report Share Posted July 13, 2020 6 hours ago, East End Fan said: That will not matter because, as I understand it, Mondays ( Bank Holidays only) will be used for National League events. Tuesdays for Championship and with no Swedish riders and no other Tuesday tracks in UK, Kent will have an uninterrupted race day. Good move, I think. Surprised at the lack of comment about it. I think it's all pie in the sky at the moment. If league racing does commence this season and fixtures are released, it will be more of a topic for conversation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East End Fan Posted July 16, 2020 Report Share Posted July 16, 2020 On 7/13/2020 at 7:37 PM, cityrebel said: I think it's all pie in the sky at the moment. If league racing does commence this season and fixtures are released, it will be more of a topic for conversation. I do not think that the election to run on Tuesdays is just for 2020 so will be in force next season too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityrebel Posted July 16, 2020 Report Share Posted July 16, 2020 2 minutes ago, East End Fan said: I do not think that the election to run on Tuesdays is just for 2020 so will be in force next season too. Hopefully, there will be a 'next Season' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teaboy279 Posted July 17, 2020 Report Share Posted July 17, 2020 22 hours ago, cityrebel said: Hopefully, there will be a 'next Season' Len has already stated publically that regardless of what happens, Kent are good to run in the championship in 2021. Think in most part due to making a profit every year we have existed. Hopefully most other clubs will come back to tapes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HGould Posted July 17, 2020 Report Share Posted July 17, 2020 3 minutes ago, teaboy279 said: Len has already stated publically that regardless of what happens, Kent are good to run in the championship in 2021. Think in most part due to making a profit every year we have existed. Hopefully most other clubs will come back to tapes. Do you think you'll run 2 teams though? I think those of us who rent off dog tracks could see a hike in rents. Possible a few Clubs who planned to run NDL and CL or PL also may look to reduce costs in 2021 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityrebel Posted July 17, 2020 Report Share Posted July 17, 2020 49 minutes ago, teaboy279 said: Len has already stated publically that regardless of what happens, Kent are good to run in the championship in 2021. Think in most part due to making a profit every year we have existed. Hopefully most other clubs will come back to tapes. I was referring to british speedway as a whole. If the bug is still around next Easter, we will be where we are now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East End Fan Posted July 17, 2020 Report Share Posted July 17, 2020 2 minutes ago, cityrebel said: I was referring to british speedway as a whole. If the bug is still around next Easter, we will be where we are now. Understand your concern. Some good vibrations at present about a vaccine, so we must hope that we find a successful one before March. In the meantime it seems that some racing will be permitted, subject to some test events proving successful, in October. So no likelihood of any official competition, but maybe a few challenge matches. Keep our fingers crossed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityrebel Posted July 17, 2020 Report Share Posted July 17, 2020 13 minutes ago, East End Fan said: Understand your concern. Some good vibrations at present about a vaccine, so we must hope that we find a successful one before March. In the meantime it seems that some racing will be permitted, subject to some test events proving successful, in October. So no likelihood of any official competition, but maybe a few challenge matches. Keep our fingers crossed. I would accept anything, just to ease the boredom! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teaboy279 Posted July 18, 2020 Report Share Posted July 18, 2020 14 hours ago, cityrebel said: I was referring to british speedway as a whole. If the bug is still around next Easter, we will be where we are now. My mistake, yeah that has to be a valid concern too.i was thinking on a purely financial basis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East End Fan Posted July 29, 2020 Report Share Posted July 29, 2020 On 7/18/2020 at 10:04 AM, teaboy279 said: My mistake, yeah that has to be a valid concern too.i was thinking on a purely financial basis. Thinking about the financial future. what will be the effect of millions of unemployed people come October when government furlough scheme ends ? None of those will be able to afford to attend speedway, or anything else for that matter. Could be the catalyst for basic changes to Speedway as we know it. And many other mass entertainment businesses too, even football. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityrebel Posted July 29, 2020 Report Share Posted July 29, 2020 12 minutes ago, East End Fan said: Thinking about the financial future. what will be the effect of millions of unemployed people come October when government furlough scheme ends ? None of those will be able to afford to attend speedway, or anything else for that matter. Could be the catalyst for basic changes to Speedway as we know it. And many other mass entertainment businesses too, even football. Hopefully it will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East End Fan Posted August 4, 2020 Report Share Posted August 4, 2020 On 7/29/2020 at 5:32 PM, cityrebel said: Hopefully it will. What changes would you like to see ?? Has to be some doubt about certain overseas riders and availability. Already doubt about Nico Covatti in the Kent side I believe. Seems he only wants to race at week-ends in Italy. He would not be the only one, I'm sure, unless there is a vaccine On TV last night the programme about vaccines suggested that clinical trials were already taking place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityrebel Posted August 4, 2020 Report Share Posted August 4, 2020 21 minutes ago, East End Fan said: What changes would you like to see ?? Has to be some doubt about certain overseas riders and availability. Already doubt about Nico Covatti in the Kent side I believe. Seems he only wants to race at week-ends in Italy. He would not be the only one, I'm sure, unless there is a vaccine On TV last night the programme about vaccines suggested that clinical trials were already taking place. I can't see any professional speedway taking place in this country until a vaccine is in place, or the virus is in world wide decline. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East End Fan Posted August 9, 2020 Report Share Posted August 9, 2020 On 8/4/2020 at 2:19 PM, cityrebel said: I can't see any professional speedway taking place in this country until a vaccine is in place, or the virus is in world wide decline. Agree with that 100% Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East End Fan Posted December 2, 2020 Report Share Posted December 2, 2020 On 8/9/2020 at 4:29 PM, East End Fan said: Agree with that 100% First day of the new 3 tier regulations and the first day of a vaccine being approved. Best news the spot has ever had. Back to normality in 2021. Cannot wait to get the jab ! My arm is ready ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East End Fan Posted February 13, 2021 Report Share Posted February 13, 2021 Have not heard a word about any National League action at Kent this season. Has the plan to run two teams been abandoned ? Pleased to see some action might be taking place to bring back my 1st love, the Hammers, as reported in Speedway Star. Does anyone on this forum know anything positive about it ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueherb777 Posted February 14, 2021 Report Share Posted February 14, 2021 8 hours ago, East End Fan said: Have not heard a word about any National League action at Kent this season. Has the plan to run two teams been abandoned ? Pleased to see some action might be taking place to bring back my 1st love, the Hammers, as reported in Speedway Star. Does anyone on this forum know anything positive about it ? I am sure the Royals will race if given go ahead. Sure I read that Rob can do the NL but not the Championship? Expect Daniel will spearhead team...also with Mulford and Spooner? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityrebel Posted February 14, 2021 Report Share Posted February 14, 2021 12 hours ago, blueherb777 said: I am sure the Royals will race if given go ahead. Sure I read that Rob can do the NL but not the Championship? Expect Daniel will spearhead team...also with Mulford and Spooner? I wouldn't blame clubs for not running two teams. It's a big financial gamble in the current climate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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