GWC Posted February 24, 2020 Report Share Posted February 24, 2020 21 hours ago, mac101 said: Was at rye house yesterday with my son for a practice I must say they are doing a lot of great work off track and it’s looking good and a lot has changed since the last time we were there a few years ago ,the track was perfect and a pleasure to ride a near perfect track according to my son 98%(a little more shale on it Would have been 100% lol) considering the way the weather had been the last few weeks and will provide great racing soon so whoever is doing the track there i take my hat off to you , it was worth the very long 820 mile journey and they are very hopeful that there will be a team coming to the tapes next season Was it your choice to do such a long journey for track time or is there a shortage of training venues? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mac101 Posted February 24, 2020 Report Share Posted February 24, 2020 50 minutes ago, GWC said: Was it your choice to do such a long journey for track time or is there a shortage of training venues? My son needed some track time Before the season starts and with the weather up here in Glasgow really bad decided to head south we had planned to practice at Scunthorpe on Saturday But it was cancelled so we new rye house was also open Saturday and weather looked ok so just kept going south and glad we did got plenty Laps in to blow the cobwebs away 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayleigh Posted February 25, 2020 Report Share Posted February 25, 2020 3 hours ago, mac101 said: My son needed some track time Before the season starts and with the weather up here in Glasgow really bad decided to head south we had planned to practice at Scunthorpe on Saturday But it was cancelled so we new rye house was also open Saturday and weather looked ok so just kept going south and glad we did got plenty Laps in to blow the cobwebs away Who is your son? and we will root for him with such dedication. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mimmo Posted February 25, 2020 Report Share Posted February 25, 2020 Is the main stand still in its same condition, or have they started to make it accessible for old and disabled people, as the steps in the past have been way to steep? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winstoncigar Posted February 25, 2020 Report Share Posted February 25, 2020 the main stand, as a stand, is gone for good, its going to be some kind of gymnasium. it's been extended to such a size that the 4th bend is no longer visible from the referees box and the start line floodlights have been removed from the front. the disabled toilets have also gone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mimmo Posted February 27, 2020 Report Share Posted February 27, 2020 On 2/25/2020 at 10:04 AM, winstoncigar said: the main stand, as a stand, is gone for good, its going to be some kind of gymnasium. it's been extended to such a size that the 4th bend is no longer visible from the referees box and the start line floodlights have been removed from the front. the disabled toilets have also gone So is there any under cover seating on the home straight please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wealdstone Posted February 27, 2020 Report Share Posted February 27, 2020 On 2/25/2020 at 10:04 AM, winstoncigar said: the main stand, as a stand, is gone for good, its going to be some kind of gymnasium. it's been extended to such a size that the 4th bend is no longer visible from the referees box and the start line floodlights have been removed from the front. the disabled toilets have also gone Does not seem very encouraging for a Speedway return then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winstoncigar Posted February 28, 2020 Report Share Posted February 28, 2020 17 hours ago, Mimmo said: So is there any under cover seating on the home straight please? The covered grandstand by the pits is still there but theres no seating on the home straight at all now. Apparently the old grandstand is now going to be a gymnastics club Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWC Posted February 28, 2020 Report Share Posted February 28, 2020 2 hours ago, winstoncigar said: The covered grandstand by the pits is still there but theres no seating on the home straight at all now. Apparently the old grandstand is now going to be a gymnastics club That may explain the large block paved area for parking now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HGould Posted February 28, 2020 Report Share Posted February 28, 2020 I think the more they build there for everyday use the better the opportunity that Speedway CAN not only go back there but survive. No stadium can lie empty and unused for 300+ days a year. That's how Speedway thrived and did best when sharing stadia with Dogs (especially as could be 4-5 meetings a week) Stocks and Football. Every day a Stadium is unused is like throwing money away. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mimmo Posted February 28, 2020 Report Share Posted February 28, 2020 5 hours ago, winstoncigar said: The covered grandstand by the pits is still there but theres no seating on the home straight at all now. Apparently the old grandstand is now going to be a gymnastics club No covered seating at my age would be no attending. Thanks for the info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayleigh Posted February 29, 2020 Report Share Posted February 29, 2020 The smoke signals from official sources and other sources are really encouraging regarding Speedway returning to Hoddesdon. However I hope any future potential promoter does have some input into the new layout of the stadium for viewing spectators. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chairboy Posted February 29, 2020 Report Share Posted February 29, 2020 5 hours ago, Rayleigh said: The smoke signals from official sources and other sources are really encouraging regarding Speedway returning to Hoddesdon. However I hope any future potential promoter does have some input into the new layout of the stadium for viewing spectators. Agree 100%. There is no point making the place ready for racing and not providing a decent amount of seats with a good view of the track - if you want the fans to come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East End Fan Posted February 29, 2020 Report Share Posted February 29, 2020 On 2/28/2020 at 3:06 PM, Mimmo said: No covered seating at my age would be no attending. Thanks for the info. here, here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Stadia Posted February 29, 2020 Report Share Posted February 29, 2020 On 2/28/2020 at 3:06 PM, Mimmo said: No covered seating at my age would be no attending. Thanks for the info. I heard they won't be wanting anyone over age 50 to attend! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marko Posted February 29, 2020 Report Share Posted February 29, 2020 On 2/19/2020 at 1:03 PM, Vince said: No idea what is happening at Rye Speedway wise but I can say with certainty as I've seen it done a few times that Saturday evening Speedway could follow a day of Speedway or flat track practice. There is plenty of time to prep a good track in normal weather conditions. Also it seems certain that since most Speedway teams are said to be making a loss that the practice sessions are more profitable! I would take speedway in that guise if needed but I must say there were it feels, many occasions at Arena where the track was not up to normal standards when a match followed an afternoon of practice, it was smooth and safe, just really slick and it did affect the quality of racing on those evenings, especially in the warm summer months, but Rye is a different track and will hopefully more workable as regards proving a track that is not too heavy for practice but can still be tailored to provide plenty of grip for the evening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Posted March 1, 2020 Report Share Posted March 1, 2020 14 hours ago, marko said: I would take speedway in that guise if needed but I must say there were it feels, many occasions at Arena where the track was not up to normal standards when a match followed an afternoon of practice, it was smooth and safe, just really slick and it did affect the quality of racing on those evenings, especially in the warm summer months, but Rye is a different track and will hopefully more workable as regards proving a track that is not too heavy for practice but can still be tailored to provide plenty of grip for the evening. Since BMR made the track changes at Rye there is a lot more dirt down to work with, certainly more than I remember at Arena. I have practiced there in the afternoon and seen a really good track prepared for the evening that has produced good racing. They have to keep putting water down during practice to avoid dust for the neighbours anyway which must help a lot. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayleigh Posted March 1, 2020 Report Share Posted March 1, 2020 (edited) Can we please have a reality check here. Do you think fans of Hackney, Cradley, Coventry, Reading, Workington etc etc would say "If you don't provide covered seating I am not going" I think they might say its a shame they haven't build facilities like Belle Vue but I HAVE MY TEAM BACK AND IM MIGHTY LUCKY. Please we are at a delicate stage and Im sure messages such as on here are read by interested parties, but if you feel so strongly about certain issues Im sure the landlord/Promotor will be very happy for you to put your hand in your own pocket and pay for them yourselves if you wont or cant, then please support those who are. Edited March 1, 2020 by Rayleigh 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chairboy Posted March 1, 2020 Report Share Posted March 1, 2020 16 minutes ago, Rayleigh said: Can we please have a reality check here. Do you think fans of Hackney, Cradley, Coventry, Reading, Workington etc etc would say "If you don't provide covered seating I am not going" I think they might say its a shame they haven't build facilities like Belle Vue but I HAVE MY TEAM BACK AND IM MIGHTY LUCKY. Please we are at a delicate stage and Im sure messages such as on here are read by interested parties, but if you feel so strongly about certain issues Im sure the landlord/Promotor will be very happy for you to put your hand in your own pocket and pay for them yourselves if you wont or cant, then please support those who are. Great. Thanks for the reality check. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marko Posted March 1, 2020 Report Share Posted March 1, 2020 Seating? I attended speedway for 30 years before Arena closed, did go to other tracks, seating was the last thing on my mind, as was covered areas but I get that older folk would required that, be it speedway or football I can't watch it live in person sitting down, just don't feel right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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