SPD444 Posted March 16, 2020 Report Share Posted March 16, 2020 Doesn't Boris' announcement that any mass gatherings will not have medical support mean that all Speedway Meetings are off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner85 Posted March 16, 2020 Report Share Posted March 16, 2020 BSPA meeting tomorrow to discuss statement probably due ... how long we wait is another matter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityrebel Posted March 16, 2020 Report Share Posted March 16, 2020 Definitely off I'd say. It might take three months for the virus to decline. I can see some tracks not starting at all. This season could be terminal for the sport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wealdstone Posted March 16, 2020 Report Share Posted March 16, 2020 Frankly can't see any Speedway this season. Could be even worse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hrhbig Posted March 16, 2020 Report Share Posted March 16, 2020 Was wondering does anyone know that if the season is delayed , how will it affect the riders, as I understand that they are in the main self employed, and a good few are from overseas, how will they cope with no work/pay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted March 16, 2020 Report Share Posted March 16, 2020 1 hour ago, cityrebel said: Definitely off I'd say. It might take three months for the virus to decline. I can see some tracks not starting at all. This season could be terminal for the sport. This sort of speculation is reckless as you cannot possibly know what will happen to the sport. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lefty Posted March 16, 2020 Report Share Posted March 16, 2020 2 minutes ago, hrhbig said: Was wondering does anyone know that if the season is delayed , how will it affect the riders, as I understand that they are in the main self employed, and a good few are from overseas, how will they cope with no work/pay. Sadly ask former Rye House riders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skodaman Posted March 17, 2020 Report Share Posted March 17, 2020 (edited) 12 hours ago, hrhbig said: Was wondering does anyone know that if the season is delayed , how will it affect the riders, as I understand that they are in the main self employed, and a good few are from overseas, how will they cope with no work/pay. It is rumoured that Ryan Douglas and Nick Morris have already returned to Aussie. 12 hours ago, Lefty said: Edited March 17, 2020 by Skodaman delete earlier report Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r77toy Posted March 17, 2020 Report Share Posted March 17, 2020 I spoke with Broc Nicol's mom Sunday morning, he was trying to get a flight back to the States, I haven't heard if he made it home yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teaboy279 Posted March 17, 2020 Report Share Posted March 17, 2020 The 25k Grant to leisure industry related businesses affected,if applicable to speedway clubs. (And i see no reason why it should nt) Hopefully should help to cover many clubs fixed costs and at least preserve the sport for 2021?!?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityrebel Posted March 17, 2020 Report Share Posted March 17, 2020 22 hours ago, Mark said: This sort of speculation is reckless as you cannot possibly know what will happen to the sport. Plenty of people have similar views on different threads. It's all about opinions isn't it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobMcCaffery Posted March 18, 2020 Report Share Posted March 18, 2020 (edited) 3 hours ago, cityrebel said: Plenty of people have similar views on different threads. It's all about opinions isn't it. No, that's just a claim made (too often) by a sensationalist journalist. . A bit of responsibility wouldn't go amiss. What I see is a crass competition to see who can spread the most depression and panic by only seeing the extremes. What's the point in depressing people? Just watch and wait. Freedom of speech does usually come with a duty to show some responsibility in how that freedom is used. As one wartime leader who's image is on the front page of a tabloid rag today once wrote, "Freedom is liberty, not licence" - i.e. you have freedom but not total freedom to talk irresponsibly. But that was a time of genuine crisis when potential deaths in the millions, not thousands were anticipated and people faced it without behaving like idiots. Times change. Edited March 18, 2020 by RobMcCaffery 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityrebel Posted March 18, 2020 Report Share Posted March 18, 2020 9 hours ago, RobMcCaffery said: No, that's just a claim made (too often) by a sensationalist journalist. . A bit of responsibility wouldn't go amiss. What I see is a crass competition to see who can spread the most depression and panic by only seeing the extremes. What's the point in depressing people? Just watch and wait. Freedom of speech does usually come with a duty to show some responsibility in how that freedom is used. As one wartime leader who's image is on the front page of a tabloid rag today once wrote, "Freedom is liberty, not licence" - i.e. you have freedom but not total freedom to talk irresponsibly. But that was a time of genuine crisis when potential deaths in the millions, not thousands were anticipated and people faced it without behaving like idiots. Times change. Prehaps you should address the nation instead of Boris. I reckon you'd be very good at it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 24, 2020 Report Share Posted March 24, 2020 (edited) Latest Government coronavirus guidelines restrict assembly of people to TWO. So no problems there for speedway! Edited March 24, 2020 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waytogo28 Posted March 25, 2020 Report Share Posted March 25, 2020 On 3/18/2020 at 12:48 AM, RobMcCaffery said: But that was a time of genuine crisis when potential deaths in the millions, not thousands were anticipated and people faced it without behaving like idiots. Times change. Times do indeed change. No-one now has any savings to fall back on for a rainy day. I don't think we can blame austerity for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andout Posted March 25, 2020 Report Share Posted March 25, 2020 (edited) No Speedway now until at least June 15.... THE board members of the British Speedway Promoters Ltd are continuing to monitor the situation regarding the Coronavirus crisis on a regular basis.With the latest information from the government stating high risk groups of people should stay at home for 12 weeks, it is unlikely that that there will be any British Speedway events taking place before June 15, at least.The Board have to consider the public, their members, riders and officials, some of which will be included in the high risk group.It is the wish of the Board that every effort is made to start the new season at the first available opportunity and we have members of the association continuing to provide alternative fixture dates as the situation evolves.The British Speedway Promoters Ltd sends their best wishes to everyone at this incredibly difficult time. Edited March 25, 2020 by andout Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted March 25, 2020 Report Share Posted March 25, 2020 On 3/24/2020 at 4:34 PM, gustix said: Latest Government coronavirus guidelines restrict assembly of people to TWO. So no problems there for speedway! No problem fans standing 2 metres apart these days if that is required when sport restarts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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