lucifer sam Posted January 27, 2023 Report Share Posted January 27, 2023 11 hours ago, Grachan said: Might be a good evening's entertaiment if Swindon put a proper Swindon side together. It would be good to see the 2019 side again, but Oxford would have no chance riding against them so maybe they will strengthen up with guests? Or will it just be a Swindon "select". Swindon team could, perhaps be: Doyle, Ellis, Musielak, Batchelor, Bellego, Nielsen, Rowe? Or could they even get Jensen over? The only problem is, with Oxford's limited capacity I'll have to decide in advance rather than wait and see what the weather is like! Capacity is no longer a problem, while don't worry about the weather - the online ticketing means both transfer and refund options are very easy, no stupid, archaic re-admission tickets! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grachan Posted January 28, 2023 Report Share Posted January 28, 2023 16 hours ago, lucifer sam said: Capacity is no longer a problem, while don't worry about the weather - the online ticketing means both transfer and refund options are very easy, no stupid, archaic re-admission tickets! It was more to do with whether or not I decided to go rather than re-admission. I normally make a decision on the day, so was more bothered about wanting to go but finding it was sold out. If capacity is now 3500 then that shouldn't be an issue. I hope the Swindon team is a proper representative team rather than Jason Doyle and a bunch of random others. There's still plenty riding here to use, but team strengths may be an issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ovalman Posted January 28, 2023 Report Share Posted January 28, 2023 Are the grandstand seats allocated, or is it first there? Went twice last year, both warm evenings so chair at top of third bend. Will be a bit cooler in March. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bojangles Posted January 28, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2023 1 hour ago, auntie doris said: Are the grandstand seats allocated, or is it first there? Went twice last year, both warm evenings so chair at top of third bend. Will be a bit cooler in March. It’s first come, first served. Only general admission tickets are now sold, so you can go anywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumpy Posted February 1, 2023 Report Share Posted February 1, 2023 Really looking forward to the start of the season and a reunion with the old enemy. Going to be tough with Doyle in the side but bring it on. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebv Posted February 2, 2023 Report Share Posted February 2, 2023 On 1/26/2023 at 3:51 PM, lisa-colette said: Good idea! Be interesting to see who is in the Swindon team. I thought that "nomadic clubs" from "defunct tracks" had been banned from competing...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edmon Posted February 2, 2023 Report Share Posted February 2, 2023 43 minutes ago, mikebv said: I thought that "nomadic clubs" from "defunct tracks" had been banned from competing...? Likewise Newcastle at Redcar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted February 2, 2023 Report Share Posted February 2, 2023 50 minutes ago, mikebv said: I thought that "nomadic clubs" from "defunct tracks" had been banned from competing...? As in Speedway depends who the Promoters are.” Best Interest” rule. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebv Posted February 2, 2023 Report Share Posted February 2, 2023 26 minutes ago, Fromafar said: As in Speedway depends who the Promoters are.” Best Interest” rule. Similar thoughts... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnieg Posted February 2, 2023 Report Share Posted February 2, 2023 1 hour ago, mikebv said: I thought that "nomadic clubs" from "defunct tracks" had been banned from competing...? But they are not competing. It is just a label for a select team racing in an open meeting. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grachan Posted February 2, 2023 Report Share Posted February 2, 2023 29 minutes ago, mikebv said: Similar thoughts... It's not Swindon. It's a Swindon Select. I did wonder why they didn't just call them Swindon, but you've probably explained it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted February 2, 2023 Report Share Posted February 2, 2023 22 minutes ago, Grachan said: It's not Swindon. It's a Swindon Select. I did wonder why they didn't just call them Swindon, but you've probably explained it. It’s the same at Redcar, it’s Newcastle Select. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve roberts Posted February 2, 2023 Report Share Posted February 2, 2023 I would have thought keeping team's names "alive" would encourage lost fans to attend such meetings? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skydog Posted February 3, 2023 Report Share Posted February 3, 2023 12 hours ago, Grachan said: It's not Swindon. It's a Swindon Select. I did wonder why they didn't just call them Swindon, but you've probably explained it. But it still mentions Swindon... we were told that we couldnt compete using the terms "Reading" or "Racers" in our name. Having said that I get that these upcoming matches are just one off challenges, so a bit of a different case. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamonds85 Posted February 3, 2023 Report Share Posted February 3, 2023 36 minutes ago, skydog said: But it still mentions Swindon... we were told that we couldnt compete using the terms "Reading" or "Racers" in our name. Having said that I get that these upcoming matches are just one off challenges, so a bit of a different case. Still stinks for all involved at Reading though 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Najjer Posted February 3, 2023 Report Share Posted February 3, 2023 3 hours ago, skydog said: But it still mentions Swindon... we were told that we couldnt compete using the terms "Reading" or "Racers" in our name. Having said that I get that these upcoming matches are just one off challenges, so a bit of a different case. Did they block you from using the term ‘Bulldogs’ aswell? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted February 3, 2023 Report Share Posted February 3, 2023 15 hours ago, steve roberts said: I would have thought keeping team's names "alive" would encourage lost fans to attend such meetings? It will and the meeting will be well attended. Thanks to the Redcar promotion for a good business decision all round.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skydog Posted February 4, 2023 Report Share Posted February 4, 2023 21 hours ago, Najjer said: Did they block you from using the term ‘Bulldogs’ aswell? We didnt ask... cant think why Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humphrey Appleby Posted February 4, 2023 Report Share Posted February 4, 2023 Silver Machine anyone? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve roberts Posted February 4, 2023 Report Share Posted February 4, 2023 1 hour ago, Humphrey Appleby said: Silver Machine anyone? ...b****y awful nickname! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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