Islander15 Posted March 19, 2021 Report Share Posted March 19, 2021 9 hours ago, iris123 said: Well I was more thinking of quarantine rules etc, which currently mean some football matches have to be played in other countries. Is it likely that all speedway riders will be vaccinated or get a vaccine passport by May ? Same for the French teams that come to the UK. As I say, at this moment in time it all looks very risky planning when measures could come in overnight which change things radically. Hard enough being certain about national sport, without the complexities of international......saying that though, in normal times I do like the idea The fixtures could easily be run later in the summer when quarantine is no longer a problem. Even if not vaccinated, travel is likely with a negative swab but it unfortunately adds to the expenses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teaboy279 Posted March 20, 2021 Report Share Posted March 20, 2021 1 hour ago, Islander15 said: The fixtures could easily be run later in the summer when quarantine is no longer a problem. Even if not vaccinated, travel is likely with a negative swab but it unfortunately adds to the expenses. Season ends in April in France by the looks of the fixtures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anzum Posted March 20, 2021 Report Share Posted March 20, 2021 8 minutes ago, teaboy279 said: Season ends in April in France by the looks of the fixtures. No rearranged to start in May and finish in October 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander15 Posted March 20, 2021 Report Share Posted March 20, 2021 21 hours ago, teaboy279 said: Season ends in April in France by the looks of the fixtures. It does usually, but rearranged due to Covid. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technik Posted March 21, 2021 Report Share Posted March 21, 2021 It Seems clear that Barry Bishop is positive & has the desire for speedway to continue on the IoW. I'm sure he is aware of the current issues, but he is looking to start in a league that may start in May/June. A lot can & will change between then & now. Good luck to him & I hope it can prove successful 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander15 Posted March 25, 2021 Report Share Posted March 25, 2021 I’ve not noticed this before but all 4 French teams are within a 20 miles radius of each other! So how do they do for crowds as this is a really small catchment area for each team? Or is it basically that all fans attend every meeting and there’s not quite an intense rivalry between teams, it’s more about watching speedway? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny the spud Posted March 25, 2021 Report Share Posted March 25, 2021 All fans attend every meetings. The crowds aren’t massive but hopefully being starved of racing will encourage them to venture out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted March 25, 2021 Report Share Posted March 25, 2021 8 minutes ago, Islander15 said: I’ve not noticed this before but all 4 French teams are within a 20 miles radius of each other! So how do they do for crowds as this is a really small catchment area for each team? Or is it basically that all fans attend every meeting and there’s not quite an intense rivalry between teams, it’s more about watching speedway? Although I've not seen Speedway in France, I've visited all the tracks when watching Grasstrack. Morizes, LaReole and Marmande are all on the infields of Grasstracks, Lamothe-Landerron is purpose built for Speedway, all around the Bordeaux area. I don't know the crowd levels for Speedway, but it's a hotbed for Grasstrack with large crowds. The Marmande meeting on the eve of Bastille Day is one of my favourite Track Racing meetings and compares with Cardiff and any Speedway Grand Prix I've been to for entertainment and atmosphere. Don't be put off by the Grasstrack bit, the Stadiums are better than many Speedway tracks in this country 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny the spud Posted March 26, 2021 Report Share Posted March 26, 2021 17 hours ago, Rich said: Although I've not seen Speedway in France, I've visited all the tracks when watching Grasstrack. Morizes, LaReole and Marmande are all on the infields of Grasstracks, Lamothe-Landerron is purpose built for Speedway, all around the Bordeaux area. I don't know the crowd levels for Speedway, but it's a hotbed for Grasstrack with large crowds. The Marmande meeting on the eve of Bastille Day is one of my favourite Track Racing meetings and compares with Cardiff and any Speedway Grand Prix I've been to for entertainment and atmosphere. Don't be put off by the Grasstrack bit, the Stadiums are better than many Speedway tracks in this country In the last decade we’ve lost a few tracks here (St Colomb de Lauzan, Artigues de lussac, St Denis de pile) the grasstrack scene is still big here but clubs are moving more towards speedway. there’s also a speedway track / club at Macon near Lyon 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bavarian Posted August 1, 2021 Report Share Posted August 1, 2021 Today, Sunday, August 1, is another double header meeting in the French Spedway League. You can sign up and watch it all via www.fanseat.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bavarian Posted August 1, 2021 Report Share Posted August 1, 2021 The first of the two matches today, Morizès vs Lamothe, will also be made available for free to watch live via Facebook https://www.facebook.com/liguenationaledespeedway/photos/gm.955817505203739/2235070936636064/?type=3&theater The racing starts at 12h30 (UK time) Britian's Adam Ellis and Chris 'Bomber' Harris ride for the Morizès team. vs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teaboy279 Posted August 1, 2021 Report Share Posted August 1, 2021 Don't think I ve seen that before. Dan Spiller who as we all know has joint nationality, has half a gb flag and half a German flag behind his image. Quite like that tbf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bavarian Posted August 1, 2021 Report Share Posted August 1, 2021 (edited) Morizès v Lamothe now live here https://ligue-nationale-speedway.fr/match/lns-motul-2021-morizes-lamothe-landerron Edited August 1, 2021 by Bavarian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bavarian Posted August 1, 2021 Report Share Posted August 1, 2021 Good quality tv coverage, but the match is very one-sided. Morizès leads 23-7 after six heats. The meeting is currently interrupted (rain delay) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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