Noelinho Posted June 12, 2022 Report Share Posted June 12, 2022 10 minutes ago, lisa-colette said: Can they not delay it into an evening meeting? Would that be enough time to dry it out? Though I guess it depends on how sunny and windy it is? If the weather allowed, in theory, yes. But does become problematic for attendees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaColette Posted June 12, 2022 Report Share Posted June 12, 2022 1 minute ago, Noelinho said: If the weather allowed, in theory, yes. But does become problematic for attendees. Yes, that did enter my mind and fans hate waiting around to see if a meeting is going to called off or not! I did see a photo of the track on twitter and does look quite wet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronScorpion Posted June 12, 2022 Report Share Posted June 12, 2022 17 minutes ago, lisa-colette said: Can they not delay it into an evening meeting? Would that be enough time to dry it out? Though I guess it depends on how sunny and windy it is? 6 minutes ago, Noelinho said: If the weather allowed, in theory, yes. But does become problematic for attendees. For those that want to stay & those that have travelled, probably otherwise discount/ free entry at another meeting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronScorpion Posted June 12, 2022 Report Share Posted June 12, 2022 Due to start at 5 & crowd getting angry is the quote on updates. Officials & riders are already there so probably willing to give it a go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaizer Posted June 12, 2022 Report Share Posted June 12, 2022 5pm start now, I'm no hanging around. Can't predict the showers so no hassle aimed at promotion but I've no got 5 hours spare to sit around 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric i Posted June 12, 2022 Report Share Posted June 12, 2022 5pm start time, can't see this happening with more rain forecast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaColette Posted June 12, 2022 Report Share Posted June 12, 2022 Hmm prob go the same way as the Wolves meeting on Monday where do half a lap and call it off! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derrickn Posted June 12, 2022 Report Share Posted June 12, 2022 2 hours ago, lucifer sam said: Streams are almost exclusively bought by away fans who cannot travel to the meeting. With, for example. 100 watching, that's £1200 per meeting of extra income. If you're spending over £1200 per meeting on the production of the stream, then you're doing something wrong. I thought the streaming they did last year could only be viewed outside a 25 mile radius of Glasgow,so aimed more at opponents supporters than home fans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noelinho Posted June 12, 2022 Report Share Posted June 12, 2022 2 minutes ago, Derrickn said: I thought the streaming they did last year could only be viewed outside a 25 mile radius of Glasgow,so aimed more at opponents supporters than home fans. You're thinking of Edinburgh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derrickn Posted June 12, 2022 Report Share Posted June 12, 2022 Just now, Noelinho said: You're thinking of Edinburgh. Thanks for the correction,but if the Monarchs can do it,why not Glasgow. I think Plymouth and Poole use the same production company to reduce costs,but I don't know how many people tune in to their streams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilentLurker Posted June 12, 2022 Report Share Posted June 12, 2022 Rain forecast for 5. The new start time. Unsure how a 30-45 minute shower has caused this much damage to the track. Track covers could have been used in this circumstance, surely. It has not rained once since quarter past 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FromBendThree Posted June 12, 2022 Report Share Posted June 12, 2022 There needs to be a cut-off time for a meeting to get started: suggest if delay is more than an hour the match is postponed. Last year I stood around at Kings Lynn watching Buster relay the track but the riders still said no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishersGate Posted June 12, 2022 Report Share Posted June 12, 2022 I think from now on the policy will be if it's rains even for a second on the they will postpone the match for another date so rubbish like this stops from happening. Basically a no risk attitude. Been so lucky at Leicester this year with only one postponement. We've basically nearly completed our championship home matches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szkocjasid Posted June 12, 2022 Report Share Posted June 12, 2022 4 minutes ago, ScottyJ said: I think from now on the policy will be if it's rains even for a second on the they will postpone the match for another date so rubbish like this stops from happening. Basically a no risk attitude. Been so lucky at Leicester this year with only one postponement. We've basically nearly completed our championship home matches. If you call off matches in June for a spot of rain, then you'll be racing these fixtures in a wet October, not able to cancel them as there's no dates left! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaColette Posted June 12, 2022 Report Share Posted June 12, 2022 1 minute ago, szkocjasid said: If you call off matches in June for a spot of rain, then you'll be racing these fixtures in a wet October, not able to cancel them as there's no dates left! Yeah and be quick to moan when Leicester have to wait for everyone else to complete their meetings! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishersGate Posted June 12, 2022 Report Share Posted June 12, 2022 2 minutes ago, szkocjasid said: If you call off matches in June for a spot of rain, then you'll be racing these fixtures in a wet October, not able to cancel them as there's no dates left! I don't want it to be the policy I'm just saying that it could be the case from now on to stop stupid farces like this happening at Glasgow. If it's forecasts rain. Don't run the meeting. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaColette Posted June 12, 2022 Report Share Posted June 12, 2022 1 minute ago, ScottyJ said: I don't want it to be the policy I'm just saying that it could be the case from now on to stop stupid farces like this happening at Glasgow. If it's forecasts rain. Don't run the meeting. Forecasts not always right though. Especially when it is localised showers as they can hit anywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaizer Posted June 12, 2022 Report Share Posted June 12, 2022 Just now, lisa-colette said: Forecasts not always right though. Especially when it is localised showers as they can hit anywhere. This is my point, same people on criticising this decision would be on saying it's ridiculous calling it off based on a forecast. You can't win. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishersGate Posted June 12, 2022 Report Share Posted June 12, 2022 Just now, Jaizer said: This is my point, same people on criticising this decision would be on saying it's ridiculous calling it off based on a forecast. You can't win. You can't win either way. That's speedway for you ! Couldn't make it up. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronScorpion Posted June 12, 2022 Report Share Posted June 12, 2022 8 minutes ago, ScottyJ said: I don't want it to be the policy I'm just saying that it could be the case from now on to stop stupid farces like this happening at Glasgow. If it's forecasts rain. Don't run the meeting. 6 minutes ago, lisa-colette said: Forecasts not always right though. Especially when it is localised showers as they can hit anywhere. Not long ago on 20th May both Scunthorpe & Glasgow had forecasts of rain. We cancelled our meeting & got slated as fans turned up at the gates from Newcastle even though it was on British speedway site & ours & twitter that it had been cancelled at around noon. We also had a power cable cut that supplies the stadium just at the roundabout. Your meeting went ahead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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