flagrag Posted May 29, 2020 Report Share Posted May 29, 2020 Saturday 29th August to replace the Russian GP as issues getting visas currently along with worries of logistics getting riders & equipment there in current situation and It’s a bank holiday weekend here in the UK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haza Posted May 30, 2020 Report Share Posted May 30, 2020 7 hours ago, flagrag said: Peterborough would be the best venue plenty of car parking, Space for vans,Broadcasters and could have lots of catering and drink outlets, maybe have a entertainment after the meeting The show ground would also allow for the biggest crowd with Vojens style temporary raised stands on bends and back straight with fans standing in the area below. However this would be very expensive for BSI and large financial risk. Likely to be at another location further South and East than Peterborough though I think Unless things change dramatically won’t matter how big the stadium is for crowds they ain’t going to be allowed to attend . And even if they was how do you keep people 2m apart ? It be a total nightmare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HGould Posted May 30, 2020 Report Share Posted May 30, 2020 Reality hurts. It's not negative to deal in realities. Peoples lives are more important right now. over 1100 dead in last 3 days, ONS say infections are still running at thousands per day. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topaz325 Posted May 30, 2020 Report Share Posted May 30, 2020 Why another meeting in GB, just cancel it and maybe one or two GP meetings in Poland at the end of the year with or without people!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OveFundinFan Posted May 30, 2020 Report Share Posted May 30, 2020 There is not going to be any meetings this year with crowds. My opinion is it aint going to happen. On that basis there is no problem having the British GP at BV - excellent track for racing, as we all know, and an empty stadium wont look out of place for world wide TV coverage. Its whether there will be movement across borders of people by then. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haza Posted May 30, 2020 Report Share Posted May 30, 2020 2 hours ago, OveFundinFan said: There is not going to be any meetings this year with crowds. My opinion is it aint going to happen. On that basis there is no problem having the British GP at BV - excellent track for racing, as we all know, and an empty stadium wont look out of place for world wide TV coverage. Its whether there will be movement across borders of people by then. Totally agree for me this is the route I’d go down cancel Cardiff obviously that isn’t going to take place - and go as late as we dare in the year with the GP at BV hopefully 14 day isolation on entering the UK will have ended if we leave it late in the season then run the gp at BV with empty stadium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noodles Posted May 30, 2020 Report Share Posted May 30, 2020 1 hour ago, Haza said: Totally agree for me this is the route I’d go down cancel Cardiff obviously that isn’t going to take place - and go as late as we dare in the year with the GP at BV hopefully 14 day isolation on entering the UK will have ended if we leave it late in the season then run the gp at BV with empty stadium. Cancel day 2 of SON - have the GP one day & SON on the other 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triple.H. Posted May 30, 2020 Report Share Posted May 30, 2020 16 hours ago, mark.1 said: Ipswich Sittingbourne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted May 30, 2020 Report Share Posted May 30, 2020 15 hours ago, flagrag said: Saturday 29th August to replace the Russian GP as issues getting visas currently along with worries of logistics getting riders & equipment there in current situation and It’s a bank holiday weekend here in the UK Nice idea. No chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehone Posted May 30, 2020 Report Share Posted May 30, 2020 1 hour ago, Triple.H. said: Sittingbourne i like it there, but they would have to purchase a LOT of shale if it's for a GP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flipper11 Posted May 30, 2020 Report Share Posted May 30, 2020 1 hour ago, stevehone said: i like it there, but they would have to purchase a LOT of shale if it's for a GP I think finishing 18 heats within 2 hours will be more of a problem than getting shale. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DutchGrasstrack Posted May 30, 2020 Report Share Posted May 30, 2020 (edited) Rumoured 2021 date: 17.07 Edited May 30, 2020 by DutchGrasstrack 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehone Posted May 30, 2020 Report Share Posted May 30, 2020 4 hours ago, flipper11 said: I think finishing 18 heats within 2 hours will be more of a problem than getting shale. plus practise/qualifying on the Friday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triple.H. Posted May 31, 2020 Report Share Posted May 31, 2020 Whoops completely forgot about the curfew issues at Sittingbourne, but there again maybe the carrot of a televised World Championship event even with no crowd could tempt the council to relax the rules. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobMcCaffery Posted May 31, 2020 Report Share Posted May 31, 2020 (edited) On 5/30/2020 at 8:29 AM, HGould said: Reality hurts. It's not negative to deal in realities. Peoples lives are more important right now. over 1100 dead in last 3 days, ONS say infections are still running at thousands per day. How arrogant to think that your negativity is automatically 'realistic'. That's an easy cop-out. Yes people's lives are essential but that's no justification for trying to destroy the efforts of those trying to save their businesses and sport by fighting to the last chance is extinguished. Reality hurts, but nothing damages more than people trying to be clever by saying nothiong's possible and we should all give up. The right path is to monitor government guidelines and respond accordingly. What damages is just sitting on your hands, decrying the efforts of others and claiming the 'realism' moral high ground, but then that's far easier isn't it and if you're wrong people will be too delighted to think of your comments. I don't know whether we'll get any speedway this year and given the speed now with how matters are changing it would be damaging and stupid just to give up and say how 'realistic' you are. If the efforts don't work, fine, but at least they TRIED. Edited May 31, 2020 by RobMcCaffery 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HGould Posted May 31, 2020 Report Share Posted May 31, 2020 48 minutes ago, RobMcCaffery said: How arrogant to think that your negativity is automatically 'realistic'. That's an easy cop-out. Yes people's lives are essential but that's no justification for trying to destroy the efforts of those trying to save their businesses and sport by fighting to the last chance is extinguished. Reality hurts, but nothing damages more than people trying to be clever by saying nothiong's possible and we should all give up. The right path is to monitor government guidelines and respond accordingly. What damages is just sitting on your hands, decrying the efforts of others and claiming the 'realism' moral high ground, but then that's far easier isn't it and if you're wrong people will be too delighted to think of your comments. I don't know whether we'll get any speedway this year and given the speed now with how matters are changing it would be damaging and stupid just to give up and say how 'realistic' you are. If the efforts don't work, fine, but at least they TRIED. How irresponsible to give false hope and expectation to then knock it down when the inevitable happens. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim G Posted May 31, 2020 Report Share Posted May 31, 2020 48 minutes ago, HGould said: How irresponsible to give false hope and expectation to then knock it down when the inevitable happens. How many people would moan if they said the season was cancelled and then come August the situation changed and they could have run meetings. People on hear moan about a match being postponed prematurely due to a weather forecast that turns out to be incorrect. At least they are trying to keep the possibility of speedway running this season and good on them. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andout Posted June 1, 2020 Report Share Posted June 1, 2020 Due to ongoing health concerns and UK government restrictions regarding COVID-19, we regret to announce that the 2020 Adrian Flux British FIM Speedway Grand Prix, scheduled to take place at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium on July 18, has been cancelled.This decision was made after careful consideration and consultation with the FIM, BSI Speedway, Principality Stadium, Welsh Government and Cardiff City Council, with the health and safety of supporters and riders remaining the top priority.Due to the considerable logistical issues posed by the current circumstances, it was agreed that it would not be possible to stage the event at a later date in 2020.Following discussions with Principality Stadium, we are however pleased to announce that the 2021 event – and still the 20th British FIM Speedway Grand Prix to be held at the venue – will take place on July 17, 2021.Paul Bellamy, Managing Director & SVP of Motorsports, IMG, said: “We are extremely disappointed that we won’t get the chance to celebrate 20 years of British SGP action under the Principality Stadium roof next month.“We know how much everyone looks forward to the British SGP weekend in Cardiff – a chance to meet up with fans and friends from around the world, enjoy great racing and experience the unique atmosphere generated by our thousands of fans.“Our focus will now be on delivering a fantastic event on 17 July 2021 to celebrate the 20th staging of the British SGP in Cardiff in style.“Meanwhile we are working hard with the FIM, our venues and stakeholders on our re-arranged plans for the 2020 FIM Speedway World Championships presented by Monster Energy later this year and will issue further updates on that in due course.”Triple world champion Tai Woffinden looks forward to returning to the Welsh capital next summer. He said: “The British SGP is always an awesome weekend, so I’m gutted I won’t get the chance to race in front of a Cardiff crowd this year.“But that only makes me hungrier for next season’s event. The atmosphere is unreal. It’s always a special night and I can’t wait to be back in July next year. Stay safe and I’ll see you all then!”We thank our fans for their ongoing support and look forward to seeing everyone at next year’s Adrian Flux British FIM Speedway Grand Prix at the Principality Stadium.FIM & BSI Communications Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DutchGrasstrack Posted June 1, 2020 Report Share Posted June 1, 2020 On 5/30/2020 at 11:14 PM, DutchGrasstrack said: Rumoured 2021 date: 17.07 Confirmed 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racers and royals Posted June 1, 2020 Report Share Posted June 1, 2020 7 minutes ago, DutchGrasstrack said: Confirmed Is there anything in the Speedway world you are not privy to 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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