Fromafar Posted August 13, 2022 Report Share Posted August 13, 2022 Just now, keepturningleft said: Dan has now replaced Tai as the main Brit. Dan seems to be a genuine “down to earth” guy. Which is nice to see from a Brit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunky Posted August 13, 2022 Report Share Posted August 13, 2022 2 minutes ago, Grachan said: Harris would have loved it out there today. Or any other grass-tracker... 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc131 Posted August 13, 2022 Report Share Posted August 13, 2022 Dan upto 4th in standings just takes it all in his stride Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunky Posted August 13, 2022 Report Share Posted August 13, 2022 4 minutes ago, Fromafar said: I’ve no doubt that it’s better to see it live and be caught up in the atmosphere. Everyone was complaining about the lack of atmosphere for most of the meeting, but I could certainly feel it during the final! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunky Posted August 13, 2022 Report Share Posted August 13, 2022 1 minute ago, mc131 said: Dan upto 4th in standings just takes it all in his stride He certainly seems to be one-of-a-kind! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagpuss Posted August 13, 2022 Report Share Posted August 13, 2022 17 minutes ago, chunky said: Look, we ALWAYS want it to be good, but sadly, it rarely is... I don't blame it on temporary tracks, just the fact that the machinery has "progressed" (and I use that term very loosely) to the point where the bikes can only be ridden on concrete, and the riders don't have a clue how to ride on dirt because of what the crazy power the bikes have. As I said earlier, if you TRULY attack the track (like Bewley and Holder did), you CAN make it work. As Crump and Hancock both said, there were a lot worse tracks back in the day - and I can only agree with them... But even Bewley and Holder couldnt make an impression when behind after the first half a lap. You could well be right that the bikes and the way people ride nowadays are to blame but I just feel that Cardiff has run its course now, we have arguably the best track in the world albeit with a limited capacity in Manchester and enough good racetracks in the world to do away with Cardiff, Prague, Teterow etc and have much better racing across the series. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunky Posted August 13, 2022 Report Share Posted August 13, 2022 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Bagpuss said: I just feel that Cardiff has run its course now, we have arguably the best track in the world albeit with a limited capacity in Manchester and enough good racetracks in the world to do away with Cardiff, Prague, Teterow etc and have much better racing across the series. Again, I can't argue that. The thing that bugs me is why did we plan a "National" speedway stadium with such a limited capacity. No, it didn't have to hold 80,000, but still... It didn't even have to be permanent, but just be able to expand when necessary... Edited August 13, 2022 by chunky 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enotian Posted August 13, 2022 Report Share Posted August 13, 2022 (edited) Just didn't enjoy that despite the amazing result. Speedway like most good sports works on a number of levels, either on track close racing action, or crashes, or unpredictability, or a close exciting result, or even technically. Despite the excellent result the track was so poor I just couldn't get into it. A great platform for the sport but not a great advert for it imo. PS get well soon Tai Edited August 13, 2022 by enotian 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joseq7 Posted August 13, 2022 Report Share Posted August 13, 2022 4 hours ago, JanAndersen said: Who’s the creepy Monster guy that hangs about the pits? It's "Monster" Joe. Very very creepy. Ponces about like he owns the place. Bit of Wayne Linekar about him for me, allegedly! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammer1969 Posted August 13, 2022 Report Share Posted August 13, 2022 54 minutes ago, Grachan said: I knew everyone would be complaining, but I had a great time. Took my son's mate, who is 18. He loved it too and couldn't believe how skilled they were. By the end he was booing Madsen for taking his time choosing a gate position and chanting "Bewleeey, Bewleeey" along with everyone. Sorry about that. So did we. OK there was no overtaking but we saw a Brit win the British GP, everyone round us was enjoying themselves and now back at the hotel and people celebrating in the bar, chatting to anyone and everyone from speedway tracks up and down the country. For goodness sake can't anyone on here have a good word to say about Dan and stop going on about all the negatives of todays meeting. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joseq7 Posted August 13, 2022 Report Share Posted August 13, 2022 3 hours ago, ArthurRudge said: Morris pooing it in front of the cameras Love to see it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbw Posted August 13, 2022 Report Share Posted August 13, 2022 45 minutes ago, keepturningleft said: Fantastic track yes, but even with a temporary stand in place, Belle Vue can only accommodate about 12,000, nowhere near a typical Cardiff attendance. Cardiff is an all day event with bars, cafe's and the fanzone all part of the experience. Belle Vue is in a dump of an area in Manchester called Gorton, well away from the city centre, which has absolutely nothing to offer travelling fans part from the meeting itself. Well away from the city centre? Wot bunkem!!! You can walk to the city centre in 30 minutes because I've done it! Train station 5 minutes walk from the stadium, 5 mins train ride to Manchester Piccadilly. Very good bus service from Hyde Road, again a 5 minutes walk away. And they cud run special shuttle buses for speedway fans from & back to the city centre. Not rocket science! The capacity may be smaller but it will be FULL. And Glasgow is welcomed by the FIM so u could have the proposed second British GP there. Manchester & Glasgow 2 major cities that actually have speedway teams unlike Wales that as ermmmmm how many??? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted August 13, 2022 Report Share Posted August 13, 2022 8 minutes ago, hammer1969 said: So did we. OK there was no overtaking but we saw a Brit win the British GP, everyone round us was enjoying themselves and now back at the hotel and people celebrating in the bar, chatting to anyone and everyone from speedway tracks up and down the country. For goodness sake can't anyone on here have a good word to say about Dan and stop going on about all the negatives of todays meeting. Plenty people are congratulating Dan on his fantastic win. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joseq7 Posted August 13, 2022 Report Share Posted August 13, 2022 2 hours ago, Jonny the spud said: Thé track presenter is a leftover from 1970’s Butlins holiday camp. It’s embarrassing I don't disagree but to be fair he's had to do some turd polishing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB252 Posted August 13, 2022 Report Share Posted August 13, 2022 Dismal GP, shocking crowd. Bewley doing the organisers a turn. Hopefully it doesn't completely gloss over what an utter shambles it was or they will never learn. Tomorrow will be carnage. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanAndersen Posted August 13, 2022 Report Share Posted August 13, 2022 19 minutes ago, Joseq7 said: It's "Monster" Joe. Very very creepy. Ponces about like he owns the place. Bit of Wayne Linekar about him for me, allegedly! Yeah something a bit off with him. Reminds me of Jeff Lowe from Tiger King 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunce Posted August 13, 2022 Report Share Posted August 13, 2022 Is there any coverage of the SGP 2 being held on Sunday, either TV or streaming? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbw Posted August 13, 2022 Report Share Posted August 13, 2022 10 minutes ago, hammer1969 said: So did we. OK there was no overtaking but we saw a Brit win the British GP, everyone round us was enjoying themselves and now back at the hotel and people celebrating in the bar, chatting to anyone and everyone from speedway tracks up and down the country. For goodness sake can't anyone on here have a good word to say about Dan and stop going on about all the negatives of todays meeting. I have already congratulated Dan then u av to consider the wider watching audience especially after the fiasco of the British Final that I attended. You have to remember that the GP is being shown worldwide & u av to think of the overall impact it as on trying to attract people to attend. Imagine you live in Australia or anywhere in Europe, would u really want to fly over for that turdge! Seriously would u? If your not British wot are u left thinking about the winner? I won't ever be going to Cardiff again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joseq7 Posted August 13, 2022 Report Share Posted August 13, 2022 2 minutes ago, JanAndersen said: Yeah something a bit off with him. Reminds me of Jeff Lowe from Tiger King Oh God aye, they could be twins! Have we ever seen them both in the same place, at the same time....? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racers and royals Posted August 13, 2022 Report Share Posted August 13, 2022 1 minute ago, Bunce said: Is there any coverage of the SGP 2 being held on Sunday, either TV or streaming? It`s on discovery + in UK but it`s on Eurosport 2 in Poland so yes streams on the meeting spread. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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