Bojangles Posted October 27, 2022 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2022 Just now, Fromafar said: Is there a reason that the tractor has to stay on centre green most track are able to find place to park between heats away from track.It is aHealth and safety issue IMO,they obviously have permission though. I think it's down to the air fence, something to do with it needing the be deflated to allow the tractor to leave the track at the third bend. The other track exit on the back straight (by the pits) isn't big enough. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toady Posted October 27, 2022 Report Share Posted October 27, 2022 19 hours ago, bluebee said: I do hope attendances hold up next season (and beyond). I certainly intend to go to more meetings next year. There are some faults with the place - it's not the best stadium for watching the sport and the tractor in the middle of the green doesn't help and advanced purchasing of tickets is a pain. The quality of the racing has generally been pretty good. Things in its favour for me 1. the staff at the stadium have been welcoming and polite 2. the place is clean and tidy (and not all speedway stadia are 3. the fans have been friendly and I've had a pleasant chat with a number of them. Long may it continue and please try and get Bomber there next season! The management have been doing a very good job and should be congratulated. I suggest they might like to contact the council about their proposed traffic scheme - it c could affect attendances. Tractor was moved off centre towards the end of season after feedback 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilly Posted October 27, 2022 Report Share Posted October 27, 2022 9 hours ago, Bojangles said: I think it's down to the air fence, something to do with it needing the be deflated to allow the tractor to leave the track at the third bend. The other track exit on the back straight (by the pits) isn't big enough. There is no exit on the 3rd bend, the tractor has come on via an entrance/exit on the 2nd bend so no reason why this cannot be used. It massively obscures the view of the start/finish when viewing from 3rd bend, a fairly important part of the track. it did use the pits exit before they installed the swivel gate. 8 hours ago, Toady said: Tractor was moved off centre towards the end of season after feedback Are you saying the tractor was not on the centre green during some meetings towards the end of the season? I attended every home meeting and cannot recall this being the case. As I watch from the 3rd bend, the tractor is an issue. If it cannot be off track, so be it, but would definitely be better. I believe it's more to do with the time it takes and the, at present, limited space off track around the 2nd band area. Having said that, I've nothing but praise for the promotion and all they have done this season. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz9100 Posted October 27, 2022 Report Share Posted October 27, 2022 I'm pretty sure that when I came up in early august the tractor was bought in and out via an entrance near the pits / bend 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bojangles Posted October 27, 2022 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2022 35 minutes ago, Hilly said: There is no exit on the 3rd bend, the tractor has come on via an entrance/exit on the 2nd bend so no reason why this cannot be used. It massively obscures the view of the start/finish when viewing from 3rd bend, a fairly important part of the track. it did use the pits exit before they installed the swivel gate. Are you saying the tractor was not on the centre green during some meetings towards the end of the season? I attended every home meeting and cannot recall this being the case. As I watch from the 3rd bend, the tractor is an issue. If it cannot be off track, so be it, but would definitely be better. I believe it's more to do with the time it takes and the, at present, limited space off track around the 2nd band area. Apologies, I meant the second bend. No idea why I said third! It cannot be used because the air fence has to be deflated, so would take a good 10mins each time there is a track grade. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilly Posted October 27, 2022 Report Share Posted October 27, 2022 2 minutes ago, Bojangles said: Apologies, I meant the second bend. No idea why I said third! It cannot be used because the air fence has to be deflated, so would take a good 10mins each time there is a track grade. I did see the air fence needing to be deflated, which is why I assumed it stayed on the centre green, track grading take too long everywhere as it is. Hopefully an entrance can be created along the back straight, maybe where the pits end going towards the 3rd bend, before the air fence starts. The greyhound rails are only plastic so seems feasible. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bojangles Posted October 27, 2022 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2022 2 minutes ago, Hilly said: I did see the air fence needing to be deflated, which is why I assumed it stayed on the centre green, track grading take too long everywhere as it is. Hopefully an entrance can be created along the back straight, maybe where the pits end going towards the 3rd bend, before the air fence starts. The greyhound rails are only plastic so seems feasible. Yeah, I’m sure they will come up with a solution. It’s early days, so plenty of scope for further stadium enhancements. As you said, I’ve also got nothing but praise for all the promotion have done this season. The fact it’s such minor niggles that are mentioned is testament to the job they’ve done. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ovalman Posted October 28, 2022 Report Share Posted October 28, 2022 Be good if they could race April to September, 6 months, instead of finishing mid-August, missing out on warmer evenings. And introduce pay on gate. Would like to see Bomber there as number 1. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toady Posted October 28, 2022 Report Share Posted October 28, 2022 13 hours ago, daz9100 said: I'm pretty sure that when I came up in early august the tractor was bought in and out via an entrance near the pits / bend 2. Correct they listened to feedback roll on 2023 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crescent girl Posted October 28, 2022 Report Share Posted October 28, 2022 2 hours ago, auntie doris said: Be good if they could race April to September, 6 months, instead of finishing mid-August, missing out on warmer evenings. And introduce pay on gate. Would like to see Bomber there as number 1. Its no warmer, or drier, in April than it is in October! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ovalman Posted October 28, 2022 Report Share Posted October 28, 2022 58 minutes ago, crescent girl said: Its no warmer, or drier, in April than it is in October! It's slightly warmer in October, but nearly twice as much rain in October compared to April. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve roberts Posted October 28, 2022 Report Share Posted October 28, 2022 6 hours ago, auntie doris said: It's slightly warmer in October, but nearly twice as much rain in October compared to April. Don't remind me...it still irks that the "Cheetahs" didn't achieve a clean sweep in 1986 due to late October weather. They attempted to run the League Cup and Knock Out Finals three times at Cowley. It was decided to share the trophies but I felt we were the victors personally having gained the initiative in the away legs. We were also denied a 100% League record (winning all our away meetings) with two meetings left un-run. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bojangles Posted October 28, 2022 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2022 41 minutes ago, steve roberts said: Don't remind me...it still irks that the "Cheetahs" didn't achieve a clean sweep in 1986 due to late October weather. They attempted to run the League Cup and Knock Out Finals three times at Cowley. It was decided to share the trophies but I felt we were the victors personally having gained the initiative in the away legs. We were also denied a 100% League record (winning all our away meetings) with two meetings left un-run. What a team that was. Got to be the best team in British Speedway history. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve roberts Posted October 28, 2022 Report Share Posted October 28, 2022 1 hour ago, Bojangles said: What a team that was. Got to be the best team in British Speedway history. Others will no doubt give other examples but no one dominated a season as Oxford did that year (remember every team had to declare a junior that season). Personally I felt that the signing of Per Sorensen turned a good team into a great team. Swindon's loss was very much Oxford's gain and he must have been "chuffed to bits" to score a paid maximum on his return to Blunsden on that glorious occasion we hammered the "old enemy". A great bunch of riders all worth a mention...Hans Nielsen, Simon Wigg, Marvyn Cox, Andy Grahame, Per Sorensen, Nigel De'ath and Jon Surman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDY69 Posted October 29, 2022 Report Share Posted October 29, 2022 On 10/28/2022 at 1:23 PM, auntie doris said: It's slightly warmer in October, but nearly twice as much rain in October compared to April. Too much variation for that to be a factor plus also the heaviness/frequency/time of day is important. Heavy rain on a Tuesday every week in October compared to lighter rain every day in April would still give similar rainfall figures but you'd get more meetings run in October. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilly Posted November 8, 2022 Report Share Posted November 8, 2022 Dilon Ruml has stated he won't be with the Cheetahs in 2023. Doesn't appear to have anything lined up at present. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted November 8, 2022 Report Share Posted November 8, 2022 56 minutes ago, Hilly said: Dilon Ruml has stated he won't be with the Cheetahs in 2023. Doesn't appear to have anything lined up at present. Poole? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewy Posted November 8, 2022 Report Share Posted November 8, 2022 Plymouth . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Essex Posted November 8, 2022 Report Share Posted November 8, 2022 1 hour ago, Skidder1 said: Poole? Dillon for Drew ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanAndersen Posted November 8, 2022 Report Share Posted November 8, 2022 2 hours ago, Hilly said: Dilon Ruml has stated he won't be with the Cheetahs in 2023. Doesn't appear to have anything lined up at present. Not sure our team building would fit him in but he was very assured round Armadale this season. I'd take him in the Monarchs team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.