Ray Stadia Posted February 8, 2020 Report Share Posted February 8, 2020 On 2/6/2020 at 9:21 PM, The Doctor... said: I'm near John, and when Rye was open i used to go via new cross gate as you put above. Simple enough and i was able to have a beer afterwards before the heading back south. Far easier when i lived in Highbury, north of the river tho. Went nearly every week then and only up the road. Would be lovely to see it back running again. Blimey! The Doctor being 'brotherly' towards Gustix! Whatever next? Boris and Jeremy going to a nightclub together? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben91 Posted February 8, 2020 Report Share Posted February 8, 2020 3 hours ago, Ray Stadia said: Blimey! The Doctor being 'brotherly' towards Gustix! Whatever next? Boris and Jeremy going to a nightclub together? Would they go on Friday or Saturday night though? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Doctor... Posted February 8, 2020 Report Share Posted February 8, 2020 5 hours ago, Ray Stadia said: Blimey! The Doctor being 'brotherly' towards Gustix! Whatever next? Boris and Jeremy going to a nightclub together? When I saw the notification that you’d commented i knew it would be something along those lines. When people aren’t trolling I’m brotherly to everyone. There are plenty of folk who would gladly give John a lift to Rye or even Kent next year if he so wishes as personally I wouldn’t be recommending the trains to the older generation round here anymore. Lots of london fans (albeit not on this forum) still getting their fix whether it be Kent or Eastbourne these days. Rye would be a doddle for them. Anyway back to bed. Night shift coming up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWC Posted February 8, 2020 Report Share Posted February 8, 2020 10 hours ago, Rayleigh said: Went to the stadium yesterday Building work still continuing which is hopefully great news for speedway fans. We just maybe very lucky to have this new landlord after years and years of landlords neglecting the stadium. I do have concerns that redevelopment is being undertaken by non speedway people. We know how the last owners did or didn’t do so I really hope if Speedway is to return then there is consultation to someone in the know. Viewing at the track became difficult once the air fence went in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayleigh Posted February 8, 2020 Report Share Posted February 8, 2020 2 minutes ago, GWC said: I do have concerns that redevelopment is being undertaken by non speedway people. We know how the last owners did or didn’t do so I really hope if Speedway is to return then there is consultation to someone in the know. Viewing at the track became difficult once the air fence went in. Good point GWC, whist the really good news is there is no signs like "Bellway Homes Coming Soon" at the entrance Its not clear where terracing is planned, but as has been mentioned before, some serious money is being spent and if you see the Karting circuit the new leaseholder does things properly, so lets rejoice at that fact at least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Doctor... Posted February 8, 2020 Report Share Posted February 8, 2020 9 minutes ago, Rayleigh said: Good point GWC, whist the really good news is there is no signs like "Bellway Homes Coming Soon" at the entrance Its not clear where terracing is planned, but as has been mentioned before, some serious money is being spent and if you see the Karting circuit the new leaseholder does things properly, so lets rejoice at that fact at least. Are there any pics floating round of the work ? There was a Facebook link before but I couldn’t get it working. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Stadia Posted February 8, 2020 Report Share Posted February 8, 2020 53 minutes ago, GWC said: I do have concerns that redevelopment is being undertaken by non speedway people. We know how the last owners did or didn’t do so I really hope if Speedway is to return then there is consultation to someone in the know. Viewing at the track became difficult once the air fence went in. I think viewing always was difficult there. The last time I went, I was watching speedway through a lattice wire fence, unless things altered later on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayleigh Posted February 8, 2020 Report Share Posted February 8, 2020 5 minutes ago, Ray Stadia said: I think viewing always was difficult there. The last time I went, I was watching speedway through a lattice wire fence, unless things altered later on? Right now I would take watching Rye House Rockets though a lattice wire fence, full stop. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben91 Posted February 9, 2020 Report Share Posted February 9, 2020 9 hours ago, Ray Stadia said: I think viewing always was difficult there. The last time I went, I was watching speedway through a lattice wire fence, unless things altered later on? We were blessed with the old fence at Rye. While the introduction of air fences as mandatory has been a revelation at many tracks the old fence at Rye was probably safer for riders in all honesty. It would give on impact and there was then a run off behind it, whereas with an air fence despite a cushion there is still a more sudden stop on impact. There are many incidents that I can recall that would have probably been worse had an air fence been in place. As mentioned in other posts the air fence did also make viewing worse at Rye, we do have to accept the times change however and air fences being mandatory is certainly a positive thing on the whole. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sings4Speedway Posted February 10, 2020 Report Share Posted February 10, 2020 On 2/9/2020 at 1:33 AM, Ben91 said: We were blessed with the old fence at Rye. While the introduction of air fences as mandatory has been a revelation at many tracks the old fence at Rye was probably safer for riders in all honesty. It would give on impact and there was then a run off behind it, whereas with an air fence despite a cushion there is still a more sudden stop on impact. There are many incidents that I can recall that would have probably been worse had an air fence been in place. As mentioned in other posts the air fence did also make viewing worse at Rye, we do have to accept the times change however and air fences being mandatory is certainly a positive thing on the whole. Whilst a pain for viewing the air fence at Rye was/is a far better design than most. Far fewer posts and held by cables etc still allowing it to give to an extent (not the full roll down the bank on turns 3/4 but closer) and certainly 1000% safer than an airbag strapped to an armco barrier. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Posted February 16, 2020 Report Share Posted February 16, 2020 any news on if rye have been accepted ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 16, 2020 Report Share Posted February 16, 2020 It's a few years since I saw speedway at Rye House. I remember Al Sparrey, Vic Ridgeon, Brian Brett and Gerry King were in the side! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Stadia Posted February 16, 2020 Report Share Posted February 16, 2020 1 hour ago, gustix said: It's a few years since I saw speedway at Rye House. I remember Al Sparrey, Vic Ridgeon, Brian Brett and Gerry King were in the side! My dad was going to have a go at speedway at Rye House, for it was called a nursery track apparently, but he couldn't get the time off work! I reckon it would have been late 40s! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iris123 Posted February 16, 2020 Report Share Posted February 16, 2020 2 minutes ago, Ray Stadia said: My dad was going to have a go at speedway at Rye House, for it was called a nursery track apparently, but he couldn't get the time off work! I reckon it would have been late 40s! If it was 1840s he might have met gustix, otherwise ....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobMcCaffery Posted February 17, 2020 Report Share Posted February 17, 2020 23 hours ago, Greg said: any news on if rye have been accepted ? Nothing yet. It's going to take time, if nothing else to get the stadium ready. I'd say it's just a matter of time. There's been a great deal going on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crabba59 Posted February 17, 2020 Report Share Posted February 17, 2020 Says the man who knows it all. LOL 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayleigh Posted February 17, 2020 Report Share Posted February 17, 2020 3 minutes ago, pitstop84 said: Says the man who knows it all. LOL Actually Robs right, I would expect things may start moving from April meanwhile there is a huge amount being done at the stadium so let them do that first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crabba59 Posted February 17, 2020 Report Share Posted February 17, 2020 I was in no way having a go at people who want to get rye house wish they will get back in the league. I was having a go at rob telling everyone I was a keyboard warrior when in fact I've in the sport I love for way over 30yrs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben91 Posted February 17, 2020 Report Share Posted February 17, 2020 1 hour ago, RobMcCaffery said: Nothing yet. It's going to take time, if nothing else to get the stadium ready. I'd say it's just a matter of time. There's been a great deal going on. Any idea if this is all being done with 2021 in mind Rob, or could we see some challenge/individual events later on this year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobMcCaffery Posted February 17, 2020 Report Share Posted February 17, 2020 1 hour ago, pitstop84 said: I was in no way having a go at people who want to get rye house wish they will get back in the league. I was having a go at rob telling everyone I was a keyboard warrior when in fact I've in the sport I love for way over 30yrs. Did I call you a keyboard warrior? If so I apologise. It should have read offensive poster trying to cause trouble. I don't know all, but there is plenty I DO know. If you want to play the childish numbers game, I'm in my 50th season. And my dad's bigger than yours. Now any of the grown-ups want to talk about speedway or do we sink to this individual's petty level?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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