IainB Posted November 17, 2022 Report Share Posted November 17, 2022 Brilliant news that there's going to be a new track in 2023 and very well done to all involved, but... I understand they're to be called Northside? So what, doesn't mean anything to anybody (could say the same about Belle Vue! Although that does have a rich history). I'm assuming for some reason they couldn't use the name Workington, so surely Cumbria Comets was the next logical name. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainB Posted November 17, 2022 Report Share Posted November 17, 2022 On 11/15/2022 at 2:04 AM, martinmauger said: Reccomend having a chat with Rob Godfrey, discuss how Scunny solved their unwanted incursion problems of a few years ago .... So that's how he got his BSPL HQ lair Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marksman Posted November 17, 2022 Report Share Posted November 17, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, iainb said: Brilliant news that there's going to be a new track in 2023 and very well done to all involved, but... I understand they're to be called Northside? So what, doesn't mean anything to anybody (could say the same about Belle Vue! Although that does have a rich history). I'm assuming for some reason they couldn't use the name Workington, so surely Cumbria Comets was the next logical name. The team will be called Workington Comets, northside is just the location/venue name (within Workington). And a name a lot of people within speedway will know because of the previous training track From having a dig around, The BSPL have already quietly added the new team and track info to the site... https://britishspeedway.co.uk/team/workington-comets/ Edited November 17, 2022 by Marksman 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainB Posted November 17, 2022 Report Share Posted November 17, 2022 (edited) 35 minutes ago, Marksman said: The team will be called Workington Comets, northside is just the location/venue name (within Workington). And a name a lot of people within speedway will know because of the previous training track From having a dig around, The BSPL have already quietly added the new team and track info to the site... https://britishspeedway.co.uk/team/workington-comets/ Apologies, I misheard the BSPL podcast where it actually said they may also be known as Northside... I misheard that they "will" be known as Northside. I thought it was strange! Edited November 17, 2022 by iainb 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TotallyHonestJohn Posted November 17, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2022 1 hour ago, iainb said: Apologies, I misheard the BSPL podcast where it actually said they may also be known as Northside... I misheard that they "will" be known as Northside. I thought it was strange! You can have the naming rights for a substantial fee Ian... The ianb Motor Park @ Northside has a certain ring about it.... Maybe not... Workington Comets racing at Northside rather than Derwent Park... Regards THJ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainB Posted November 17, 2022 Report Share Posted November 17, 2022 1 hour ago, TotallyHonestJohn said: You can have the naming rights for a substantial fee Ian... The ianb Motor Park @ Northside has a certain ring about it.... Maybe not... Workington Comets racing at Northside rather than Derwent Park... Regards THJ If I have got naming rights I'm calling it the Anyone But Poole Arena, thanks 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebv Posted November 17, 2022 Report Share Posted November 17, 2022 Great news... Definitely will make the trip next season... Maybe when the Colts are there.... All the best to the "new" Workington Comets... 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neila Posted November 17, 2022 Report Share Posted November 17, 2022 After reading IOW have installed solar panels to help power smallbrook, maybe THJ can run a cable from one of the nearby windmills to power the speedway facilities ? Or maybe look into solar panels like IOW ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazzac Posted November 18, 2022 Report Share Posted November 18, 2022 12 hours ago, Neila said: After reading IOW have installed solar panels to help power smallbrook, maybe THJ can run a cable from one of the nearby windmills to power the speedway facilities ? Or maybe look into solar panels like IOW ? Wind turbine maybe a better bet than solar panels? Sure the IOW is the sunniest place ( or second) , not sure where Workington is on the list..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TotallyHonestJohn Posted November 18, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2022 1 hour ago, gazzac said: Wind turbine maybe a better bet than solar panels? Sure the IOW is the sunniest place ( or second) , not sure where Workington is on the list..... Dunno about sunniest but a bet Worky is in the top 3 for wettest... 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iris123 Posted November 18, 2022 Report Share Posted November 18, 2022 1 hour ago, TotallyHonestJohn said: Dunno about sunniest but a bet Worky is in the top 3 for wettest... Install a Noria then 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trees Posted November 20, 2022 Report Share Posted November 20, 2022 On 11/14/2022 at 5:53 PM, mc131 said: Nailed on no1 surely I should think so and what an awesome track to race on yewwww Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neila Posted November 20, 2022 Report Share Posted November 20, 2022 4 hours ago, Trees said: I should think so and what an awesome track to race on yewwww Who KB or AR ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc131 Posted November 20, 2022 Report Share Posted November 20, 2022 1 hour ago, Neila said: Who KB or AR ?? Kb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soupy Posted November 20, 2022 Report Share Posted November 20, 2022 1 hour ago, mc131 said: Kb Surely Kenneth Bjerre will not be allowed to ride in the national league lol 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trees Posted November 20, 2022 Report Share Posted November 20, 2022 11 hours ago, Neila said: Who KB or AR ?? Ewwwww Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highside Posted November 21, 2022 Report Share Posted November 21, 2022 On 11/20/2022 at 1:03 PM, soupy said: Surely Kenneth Bjerre will not be allowed to ride in the national league lol Why not everyone else seems to 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnus Posted November 22, 2022 Report Share Posted November 22, 2022 Great to hear the Comets are returning Any further news ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neila Posted November 23, 2022 Report Share Posted November 23, 2022 15 hours ago, magnus said: Great to hear the Comets are returning Any further news ? League meeting on Tuesday then local management meeting, so some news maybe released late on next week 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proud panther Posted November 23, 2022 Report Share Posted November 23, 2022 Be interesting to see what other teams are running in the National League next season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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