gmuncie Posted July 30, 2021 Report Share Posted July 30, 2021 Could anyone advise the best way to get from the town centre out to Arlington please Heading along to this as had flights and accommodation booked already for when this was meant to be a double header with Armadale. Is a taxi my best option? Looking at Google maps public transport seeks a bit sparse cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammer1969 Posted July 30, 2021 Report Share Posted July 30, 2021 2 hours ago, gmuncie said: Could anyone advise the best way to get from the town centre out to Arlington please Heading along to this as had flights and accommodation booked already for when this was meant to be a double header with Armadale. Is a taxi my best option? Looking at Google maps public transport seeks a bit sparse cheers Yes I think taxi is best option, I'm not local to Arlington but drive there regularly and I've not seen any public transport nearby and the stadium is a long way down a country road that definitely has no buses going down it. Car park opens 5p.m and turnstiles 6p.m, hope you enjoy your visit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSpeed Posted July 30, 2021 Report Share Posted July 30, 2021 Public transport is a non-starter unfortunately. Although it's only about 8 miles from the town centre to Arlington Stadium it may be worth leaving a little earlier than you might expect, as there are major roadworks taking place between Polegate and the Cophall roundabout that may increase your journey time. I'm not sure what it's like in the evenings as I don't take that route to Arlington, however on a Saturday afternoon a couple of weeks ago it took me 25 minutes to travel about a mile, and that was with the judicious use of filtering on my motorbike. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.D Posted July 30, 2021 Report Share Posted July 30, 2021 6 hours ago, gmuncie said: Could anyone advise the best way to get from the town centre out to Arlington please Heading along to this as had flights and accommodation booked already for when this was meant to be a double header with Armadale. Is a taxi my best option? Looking at Google maps public transport seeks a bit sparse cheers Might be worth getting off at Polegate train station, closer to the track and a cheaper taxi fare.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityrebel Posted July 30, 2021 Report Share Posted July 30, 2021 1 hour ago, M.D said: Might be worth getting off at Polegate train station, closer to the track and a cheaper taxi fare.. Absolutely. There is a taxi firm very near to the station. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSpeed Posted July 31, 2021 Report Share Posted July 31, 2021 Sadly it's a shambles at Arlington tonight, tapes not tested in the hour before the meeting and found to have no power just before the first heat. Supposedly giving it ten more minutes for the sparkie to fix it before going off the green light instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bendonebunching Posted July 31, 2021 Report Share Posted July 31, 2021 3 hours ago, SuperSpeed said: Sadly it's a shambles at Arlington tonight, tapes not tested in the hour before the meeting and found to have no power just before the first heat. Supposedly giving it ten more minutes for the sparkie to fix it before going off the green light instead. Turned in to an even bigger farce when the tractor driver hit the safety fence , damaging it and causing another delay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.D Posted August 1, 2021 Report Share Posted August 1, 2021 6 hours ago, Bendonebunching said: Turned in to an even bigger farce when the tractor driver hit the safety fence , damaging it and causing another delay. Eastie will be operating the tractor replacement facility next week 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazzac Posted August 1, 2021 Report Share Posted August 1, 2021 8 hours ago, Bendonebunching said: Turned in to an even bigger farce when the tractor driver hit the safety fence , damaging it and causing another delay. 2 hours ago, M.D said: Eastie will be operating the tractor replacement facility next week Makes you realise how good Bob Dugard was on the tractor, was almost part of the entertainment, the fence never seemed to be in danger, but he didn't take any prisoners with the 'dirt rakers' , they had to move out of the way a bit quick on the odd occasion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old bob at herne bay Posted August 1, 2021 Report Share Posted August 1, 2021 9 minutes ago, gazzac said: Makes you realise how good Bob Dugard was on the tractor, was almost part of the entertainment, the fence never seemed to be in danger, but he didn't take any prisoners with the 'dirt rakers' , they had to move out of the way a bit quick on the odd occasion. ...not to mention any fallen away riders laying on the track being attended to by the St John’s medics. Graded to within inches of where they laid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWC Posted August 1, 2021 Report Share Posted August 1, 2021 Was there a fear of rain as the track was way too dusty for enjoyment. The NDL tracks were far more heavier than that last night as I recall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityrebel Posted August 1, 2021 Report Share Posted August 1, 2021 28 minutes ago, GWC said: Was there a fear of rain as the track was way too dusty for enjoyment. The NDL tracks were far more heavier than that last night as I recall. Definitely a threat of rain. We drove through monsoons on the way from Tunbridge Wells. It rained heavily on the way home as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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