TotallyHonestJohn Posted January 5, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2023 4 hours ago, ch958 said: surely you're only responsible for inside the ground, the approaches are someone else's problem (council?) No it will be the gate in at present to the race track until the site is further developed and the folk who know the site will know what I am on about... nothing is as straightforward as it seems... Regards THJ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamonds85 Posted January 5, 2023 Report Share Posted January 5, 2023 1 hour ago, TotallyHonestJohn said: No it will be the gate in at present to the race track until the site is further developed and the folk who know the site will know what I am on about... nothing is as straightforward as it seems... Regards THJ I assume you're on about the MASSIVE van sized craters on the road up to the gate, that runs alongside the mx track?? Not been there since the small track days, but I'm guessing this is still the main road in? Nearly snapped a few axles and blew out a few wheels in these holes in the past, especially when they're filled with water because you forget how deep they are 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justgotmecpc Posted January 5, 2023 Report Share Posted January 5, 2023 15 hours ago, Halifaxtiger said: When I came up the other week, I walked to the track from the town centre. The walk is too far and too difficult to be comfortable - unlike Derwent Park - and I can't see many trying it but in terms of being remote it is nothing like Buxton or Mildenhall, for example. Eastbourne - which is accessed by a short drive down a narrow unlit road - is similar. Did the sat nav not pick up the postcode correctly lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justgotmecpc Posted January 5, 2023 Report Share Posted January 5, 2023 1 hour ago, Diamonds85 said: I assume you're on about the MASSIVE van sized craters on the road up to the gate, that runs alongside the mx track?? Not been there since the small track days, but I'm guessing this is still the main road in? Nearly snapped a few axles and blew out a few wheels in these holes in the past, especially when they're filled with water because you forget how deep they are Ya supposed to take it easy on rural roads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neila Posted January 5, 2023 Report Share Posted January 5, 2023 1 hour ago, Diamonds85 said: I assume you're on about the MASSIVE van sized craters on the road up to the gate, that runs alongside the mx track?? Not been there since the small track days, but I'm guessing this is still the main road in? Nearly snapped a few axles and blew out a few wheels in these holes in the past, especially when they're filled with water because you forget how deep they are Part of this road got resurfaced when a new bridge got put in over the railway, was used as a diversion for dock traffic which ended up coming out opposite Asda, all since dug up wot a waste of money 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TotallyHonestJohn Posted January 5, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2023 1 hour ago, Diamonds85 said: I assume you're on about the MASSIVE van sized craters on the road up to the gate, that runs alongside the mx track?? Not been there since the small track days, but I'm guessing this is still the main road in? Nearly snapped a few axles and blew out a few wheels in these holes in the past, especially when they're filled with water because you forget how deep they are Yep they are part of the problem and the promotion will fill them in and tidy that roadway up... and thats driving in imagine walking up that road in the dark... not good... there is a better footpath to the rear of the track that will be used as an access point that will be a more even surface to walk on but again not something I would like to do in poor light... Regards THJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Halifaxtiger Posted January 6, 2023 Popular Post Report Share Posted January 6, 2023 14 hours ago, TotallyHonestJohn said: All it needs is a slip trip or fall and where there is blame there is a claim... once upon a time it was your fault if you tripped over... not now... and the walk to Northside is riddled with potential trip hazards... Also no one said it was remote however it is in an isolated position in the town without easy (walking) access at present but I can see that changing in the short to medium term... but it is much better if you are in a vehicle to get to the track... Folk will need to temper their expectations as this will be a work in progress for a number of years and a multitude of factors will need to be looked at as part of the on going process... Regards THJ If memory serves me correctly, the entrance to Derwent Park was no better. Nor, for that matter, are the car parking facilities at places like Edinburgh, Scunthorpe or Ipswich. Buxton was like a minefield, trying to avoid potholes and chunks of concrete. I do take your point, though. If the speedway club own the road - or at least have responsibility for it - then they could be liable. Isolated is a better word than remote, but I'd say the track is the best part of two miles from the centre of town along main roads or unlit paths. I really can't see many walking it, especially early or late season. I thought the track was, in no uncertain terms, superb. If people do have expectations higher than the basics to start with then they are being entirely unreasonable. Building a stadium from scratch in this manner takes years, as can be seen at Plymouth, Redcar and Scunthorpe. 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoff100 Posted January 7, 2023 Report Share Posted January 7, 2023 Wish young mr denham the best,more to it than fiĺling in a programme am sure win your a hero lose and u aint,still at least he wont have granda breathing down his neck lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenga Posted January 7, 2023 Report Share Posted January 7, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, geoff100 said: Wish young mr denham the best,more to it than fiĺling in a programme am sure win your a hero lose and u aint,still at least he wont have granda breathing down his neck lol Geoff , can you explain jyst what is this supposed tm say , please translate ! LOL . Edited January 7, 2023 by jenga 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoff100 Posted January 7, 2023 Report Share Posted January 7, 2023 Grandson of keith denham is the new manager,its on the website! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neila Posted January 7, 2023 Report Share Posted January 7, 2023 (edited) Just seen on club website some new merchandise is on its way. geoff100 you will be able to replace your old tee shirts that have shrunk in the wash Edited January 7, 2023 by Neila Wording 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athos Posted January 7, 2023 Report Share Posted January 7, 2023 5 hours ago, geoff100 said: Grandson of keith denham is the new manager,its on the website! Thought it would of been Tony Jackson. Who's this Mr Denham. Does he no out about speedway. Looks to young to me to be a manager. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neila Posted January 7, 2023 Report Share Posted January 7, 2023 1 minute ago, Athos said: Thought it would of been Tony Jackson. Who's this Mr Denham. Does he no out about speedway. Looks to young to me to be a manager. Been about in the pits for years, mechanic for many riders, more info on website, think the treble winning team manager is looking forward to being just a fan after being involved with running the comets for many years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc131 Posted January 7, 2023 Report Share Posted January 7, 2023 26 minutes ago, Athos said: Thought it would of been Tony Jackson. Who's this Mr Denham. Does he no out about speedway. Looks to young to me to be a manager. James Denham knows his speedway, to young lol what age should you be then to manage a team? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athos Posted January 7, 2023 Report Share Posted January 7, 2023 25 minutes ago, Neila said: Been about in the pits for years, mechanic for many riders, more info on website, think the treble winning team manager is looking forward to being just a fan after being involved with running the comets for many years Hope he does a good. His granda Keith will steer in the right direction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athos Posted January 7, 2023 Report Share Posted January 7, 2023 2 minutes ago, mc131 said: James Denham knows his speedway, to young lol what age should you be then to manage a team? Well by looks he just left school 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenga Posted January 7, 2023 Report Share Posted January 7, 2023 (edited) 58 minutes ago, Athos said: Thought it would of been Tony Jackson. Who's this Mr Denham. Does he no out about speedway. Looks to young to me to be a manager. good chance he knomes more about speedway than camie kegs . lol in fact , my cat knows more than mr kegs . Edited January 7, 2023 by jenga 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athos Posted January 7, 2023 Report Share Posted January 7, 2023 12 minutes ago, jenga said: good chance he knomes more about speedway than camie kegs . lol in fact , my cat knows more than mr kegs . Nothing wrong with camie . He's not a bad manager. There have just had a bit of bad look 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neila Posted January 7, 2023 Report Share Posted January 7, 2023 1 hour ago, jenga said: good chance he knomes more about speedway than camie kegs . lol in fact , my cat knows more than mr kegs . Can we keep Glasgow and Cammie knickers out of this comets post, even if it's funny they can't win a trophy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marksman Posted January 7, 2023 Report Share Posted January 7, 2023 9 hours ago, geoff100 said: Grandson of keith denham is the new manager,its on the website! Great Nephew he is Geoff 3 hours ago, Athos said: Thought it would have been Tony Jackson. Who's this Mr Denham. Does he no out about speedway. Looks to young to me to be a manager. James is 14/15 years older than some of the riders! Perfect guy for the job he is! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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