Oxford vs Plymouth - BSN Series - 17 May

[steve roberts]

17 hours ago, paulboy said:

There's an idea, give even less value for money!

...a meaningful second half would help. Fifteen races doesn't present good value for money in my opinion. Those that don't wish to stay after the main event is their prerogative but re-introducing a junior meeting would help redress the balance in my view but I wouldn't expect many to agree with that particular scenario?

[Bagpuss]

Personally I'd always prefer a couple more senior races over half a dozen junior ones, but each to their own. 

[steve roberts]

8 hours ago, Bagpuss said:

Personally I'd always prefer a couple more senior races over half a dozen junior ones, but each to their own. 

...yes whatever but an extended meeting involving more races whether it be included in the main event or a seperate contest.

[phillipsr]

5 hours ago, steve roberts said:

...yes whatever but an extended meeting involving more races whether it be included in the main event or a seperate contest.

Unfortunately if its meaningful you can bet promoters will up the price of entry to accommodate it  

[steve roberts]

9 hours ago, phillipsr said:

Unfortunately if its meaningful you can bet promoters will up the price of entry to accommodate it  

...problem is it's a viscous circle. Back during the middle eighties when crowds were still generally decent promoters ditched the traditional second halves and introduced Junior Matches in an attempt to "reinvigorate" fresh British talent but as we all know the real reason was an attempt to cut costs. However promoters didn't/couldn't/wish to help stem the rise of running costs by paying riders money they didn't have to help pay for escalating bike/maintenance costs and speedway began to slide eventually producing a product that to many was unacceptable and fans began to turn their back on the sport. There were many reasons (and boy it's been debated enough on the forum over the years!) why speedway has taken the route it has in this country but promoter and/or BSPA mis-management in my opinion has been the main reason why this has been the case.

One time Oxford promoter Chris Shears took the initiative in once running an "old fashioned" second half (at no extra cost) and it proved popular in that many fans stayed on but his wrist was "slapped" by the BSPA because they thought it set a dangerous precedent never mind what the fans thought?

Edited May 20, 2023 by steve roberts