IronScorpion Posted August 14, 2021 Report Share Posted August 14, 2021 11 hours ago, Jonny the spud said: I think he bought his A game eh ? He loves it there. I can’t wait to get over and see him next month. Brought his A engine as well. He rode some great lines, also, not just to pass but also to defend. Only 3 more league meetings to go so hope you will not be a "Jonah" to us & spoil our home league record although Leicester & Poole will be no easy meetings. Well done, also, to Palin who had some good speed but, also, learning a bit more track craft to help his team mates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronScorpion Posted August 14, 2021 Report Share Posted August 14, 2021 Note, also, that I heard people in the paying(large) queue that they were not prepared to pay £1.50 handling fee online. Even a friend showed me on his phone that he paid £1.70 handling fee for his ticket. seatedly now over charging above agreed rate now we are out of restrictions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScunnyDan Posted August 14, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2021 Okay, wow, what a meeting, possibly the best meeting I've ever seen. Both teams deserved something from that. If that heat 13 doesn't appear on YouTube, something's wrong 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny the spud Posted August 14, 2021 Report Share Posted August 14, 2021 47 minutes ago, ScunnyDan said: Okay, wow, what a meeting, possibly the best meeting I've ever seen. Both teams deserved something from that. If that heat 13 doesn't appear on YouTube, something's wrong I hope so. anyone got it ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScunnyDan Posted August 14, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2021 10 minutes ago, Jonny the spud said: I hope so. anyone got it ? Tapes up filmed it, DVD be available soon, but there's usually a race that goes up on YouTube (about a week after the meeting coz editing and stuff) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidewinder Posted August 14, 2021 Report Share Posted August 14, 2021 This was an excellent speedway match, but I was disturbed, by the fact it started, with over a hundred people still queuing outside. I don't know of any other promotions, who would have started, in that situation. Every promotion, should be aware of what the situation is at the entrance and if people are waiting to get in, then any speedway promotion, cannot afford to ignore them. The start should have been delayed slightly. I missed heat 1 and there were loads of people behind me. Rob Godfrey is head of the promoters and should set an example. You have to show consideration for the customers, because if I had not travelled a long way to get there, I would have walked away and speedway needs all the help it can get right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allthegearbutnaeidea Posted August 14, 2021 Report Share Posted August 14, 2021 13 minutes ago, sidewinder said: This was an excellent speedway match, but I was disturbed, by the fact it started, with over a hundred people still queuing outside. I don't know of any other promotions, who would have started, in that situation. Every promotion, should be aware of what the situation is at the entrance and if people are waiting to get in, then any speedway promotion, cannot afford to ignore them. The start should have been delayed slightly. I missed heat 1 and there were loads of people behind me. Rob Godfrey is head of the promoters and should set an example. You have to show consideration for the customers, because if I had not travelled a long way to get there, I would have walked away and speedway needs all the help it can get right now. You reckon they stop football for some fans waiting to get in? Come on now, get there on time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinBSN Posted August 14, 2021 Report Share Posted August 14, 2021 Just now, allthegearbutnaeidea said: You reckon they stop football for some fans waiting to get in? Come on now, get there on time To be fair there was a very slow A1 almost all the way from teesside to the m62 turn off. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yearbyred Posted August 14, 2021 Report Share Posted August 14, 2021 3 minutes ago, allthegearbutnaeidea said: You reckon they stop football for some fans waiting to get in? Come on now, get there on time Yes, Sunderland did it for their first match of the season. I’ve also seen it happen quite often at speedway too. A hundred people waiting to get in is a good proportion of the crowd at a speedway meeting. If it was a few stragglers I would agree with you, but sometimes outside issues mean it’s not possible to get there on time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allthegearbutnaeidea Posted August 14, 2021 Report Share Posted August 14, 2021 Been to football all over the country and abroad too, seen a stadium half full at kick off but never seen it delayed for the other half to get in before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidewinder Posted August 14, 2021 Report Share Posted August 14, 2021 21 minutes ago, Marshall07 said: To be fair there was a very slow A1 almost all the way from teesside to the m62 turn off. Exactly, I joined the queue, just before 7 20. This was not a football match, (I have even seen them delayed), this was a speedway match, where every paying customer counts. Try telling Birmingham or Newcastle, customers views don't count. Speedway is not in a position to say to fans, thats the way it is take it or leave it, because the view has been for many, we'll leave it. Oh and by the way aiithegear, if your view is representative of Berwick speedway, I won't be going there either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucifer sam Posted August 14, 2021 Report Share Posted August 14, 2021 If Carlsberg did speedway meetings then last night would have been it! The racing was simply brilliant, the result wasn't decided until the final bend, and fans from both sides contributed to a great atmosphere. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WembleyLion Posted August 14, 2021 Report Share Posted August 14, 2021 Excellent meeting - so many good races it would be difficult to recall them all. Well done to both teams! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronScorpion Posted August 14, 2021 Report Share Posted August 14, 2021 I said to people around me after Jake won heat 12 & fearing the worst with the riders Redcar would have had for heats 13-15, win, lose or draw I have been thoroughly entertained. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allthegearbutnaeidea Posted August 15, 2021 Report Share Posted August 15, 2021 17 hours ago, sidewinder said: Exactly, I joined the queue, just before 7 20. This was not a football match, (I have even seen them delayed), this was a speedway match, where every paying customer counts. Try telling Birmingham or Newcastle, customers views don't count. Speedway is not in a position to say to fans, thats the way it is take it or leave it, because the view has been for many, we'll leave it. Oh and by the way aiithegear, if your view is representative of Berwick speedway, I won't be going there either. What’s my view got to do with Berwick speedway? Strange comment? The question should be why were the queues so bad then? What were they doing? All turnstiles open? I’ve been to Scunny plenty, lucky if I’ve seen over 400 fans, can’t be having queues for that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidewinder Posted August 15, 2021 Report Share Posted August 15, 2021 2 hours ago, allthegearbutnaeidea said: What’s my view got to do with Berwick speedway? Strange comment? The question should be why were the queues so bad then? What were they doing? All turnstiles open? I’ve been to Scunny plenty, lucky if I’ve seen over 400 fans, can’t be having queues for that Simple fact you were not there, there were probably close to a 1000 people there, bolstered by many Redcar fans. It was an attractive fixture, I saw fans from Leicester, and Peterborough and Sheffield. I arrived there at 7.10, after an arduous journey down the A1. Car park was full, had to park in the industrial estate, joined the long, slow moving queue, through basicly one turnstile. This was to find that at exactly 7.30, the 2 minute warning went on and racing commenced, with no regard for the people stuck outside. I have been to many meetings where the start has been delayed and most good promoters, know whats going on at the gate. If Mr Godfrey knew, he wasn't bothered about it. This was not a good example of customer relations and no wonder, speedway is in the state its in. The one saving grace, the quality of the match. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glenantony Posted August 15, 2021 Report Share Posted August 15, 2021 I was on a bit of a speedway tour taking in 5 meetings this week at 4 tracks I hadn't visited before - this meeting was by far and away the best of the week. Looking at the track when I arrived I knew this would produce good racing - nice thick dirt instead of the flat sandy surfaces that seem usual nowadays. The riders then threw themselves into the racing and just about every point was fought over. Particularly impressive was Jordan Palin, who really produced some excitement that didn't always lead to maximum points, but surely underlined his potential. Well done Scunthorpe - I loved it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allthegearbutnaeidea Posted August 15, 2021 Report Share Posted August 15, 2021 6 hours ago, sidewinder said: Simple fact you were not there, there were probably close to a 1000 people there, bolstered by many Redcar fans. It was an attractive fixture, I saw fans from Leicester, and Peterborough and Sheffield. I arrived there at 7.10, after an arduous journey down the A1. Car park was full, had to park in the industrial estate, joined the long, slow moving queue, through basicly one turnstile. This was to find that at exactly 7.30, the 2 minute warning went on and racing commenced, with no regard for the people stuck outside. I have been to many meetings where the start has been delayed and most good promoters, know whats going on at the gate. If Mr Godfrey knew, he wasn't bothered about it. This was not a good example of customer relations and no wonder, speedway is in the state its in. The one saving grace, the quality of the match. So they had 1 turnstile open? That was it? There’s the issue right there, don’t prepare, prepare to fail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillwhitewasmad Posted August 15, 2021 Report Share Posted August 15, 2021 (edited) 16 minutes ago, allthegearbutnaeidea said: So they had 1 turnstile open? That was it? There’s the issue right there, don’t prepare, prepare to fail. We only have 2 one is for cash payments one is for online payment. Personally got to the track at 7.20 and was in by 7.25 through the online section . THere was a sizeable queue to pay though Edited August 15, 2021 by phillwhitewasmad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronScorpion Posted August 15, 2021 Report Share Posted August 15, 2021 Anne, in the left hand(online) turnstile, started taking cash as her queue had vanished at about 7.10-7.15. Meetings have been delayed in the past due to queues so maybe the referee & Rob were not told. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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