Deano Posted September 4, 2023 Report Share Posted September 4, 2023 I drive in early Saturday and then drive out Saturday evening. Took the lad and his school mate, we had packed lunches. No need to buy food, parked the car all day for £14, drank free monster in the fanzone ( not the best drink I have to say). So it can be done on a budget. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topaz325 Posted September 4, 2023 Report Share Posted September 4, 2023 6 minutes ago, Deano said: I drive in early Saturday and then drive out Saturday evening. Took the lad and his school mate, we had packed lunches. No need to buy food, parked the car all day for £14, drank free monster in the fanzone ( not the best drink I have to say). So it can be done on a budget. Ok, but If you live the other end of the country ....er England. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Blobby Posted September 4, 2023 Report Share Posted September 4, 2023 Is belle vue even big enough to hold the crowds that Cardiff attracts? Yes they don’t fill the stadium however is belle vue big enough to hold the same amount of people as who were there on Saturday. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deano Posted September 4, 2023 Report Share Posted September 4, 2023 32 minutes ago, topaz325 said: Ok, but If you live the other end of the country ....er England. True, I am still three hours away in the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OveFundinFan Posted September 4, 2023 Report Share Posted September 4, 2023 29 minutes ago, Mr Blobby said: Is belle vue even big enough to hold the crowds that Cardiff attracts? Yes they don’t fill the stadium however is belle vue big enough to hold the same amount of people as who were there on Saturday. With temporary stands on bend 3-4 about 8500 max. That’s similar to some gp’s this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
False dawn Posted September 4, 2023 Report Share Posted September 4, 2023 Just now, OveFundinFan said: With temporary stands on bend 3-4 about 8500 max. That’s similar to some gp’s this year. Chris Morton told the Nuneaton Speedway Supporters Club meeting a while back, that it's not adding the temporary stands that is the problem. It's ensuring that the increased number of people could evacuate the stadium safely in the event of an emergency. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longmeadow Posted September 5, 2023 Report Share Posted September 5, 2023 I t will repeat what i said last year. How do you get the twenty thousand that turned up in cardiff on saturday into manchester that holds about 8000, Why do we want to every year want to move it to a venue miles out from any facilities? And as for people thinking cardiff is expensive do you really think london would be cheaper. Ive been 17 times and will be back next year, Cardiff is a great day out and if you dont agree dont go 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OveFundinFan Posted September 5, 2023 Report Share Posted September 5, 2023 7 hours ago, False dawn said: Chris Morton told the Nuneaton Speedway Supporters Club meeting a while back, that it's not adding the temporary stands that is the problem. It's ensuring that the increased number of people could evacuate the stadium safely in the event of an emergency. Presumably the stadium, with temporary stands in use, was approved as safe in 2016 for the world team championship on 2016. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spidvej Posted September 5, 2023 Report Share Posted September 5, 2023 16 hours ago, eric i said: What does that mean though.... I thought cardiff was out of contract after this year hence the rumours of a move to belle vue? Contracts can be renewed. Rumours of a move to Belle Vue are basically wishful thinking in some quarters. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spidvej Posted September 5, 2023 Report Share Posted September 5, 2023 18 hours ago, iainb said: I'm not at all familiar with Ice Hockey... what are the similarities? The crossover between the fan bases for starters, especially in the Midlands, and places like Swindon, Manchester and Sheffield. Scotland too. People watch speedway in the summer and hockey in the winter. As far I can see, the only similarity between speedway and cricket is that matches can be washed out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainB Posted September 5, 2023 Report Share Posted September 5, 2023 11 hours ago, Diamonds85 said: Nail hit firmly on the head... This country is f''ed. I decided this year to do the full week in Poland for the SWC over a weekend in Cardiff, because it was a similar price (despite the length difference) Poland is way more interesting and the racing/atmosphere is was better over there anyway... But mainly the price is what swayed it for me. Are you sure about that? The qualifying rounds were dead with some of the worst speedway you're likely to see anywhere in the world... The final on the other hand, you won't see better. You should have just done the final, then you could have done both! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neila Posted September 5, 2023 Report Share Posted September 5, 2023 3 hours ago, OveFundinFan said: Presumably the stadium, with temporary stands in use, was approved as safe in 2016 for the world team championship on 2016. Elf and safety unfortunately take over everywhere, alsorts of rules in place to comply with increased crowds, and common sense goes out of the window 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neila Posted September 5, 2023 Report Share Posted September 5, 2023 12 hours ago, Deano said: I drive in early Saturday and then drive out Saturday evening. Took the lad and his school mate, we had packed lunches. No need to buy food, parked the car all day for £14, drank free monster in the fanzone ( not the best drink I have to say). So it can be done on a budget. No good if you live in worky 325 miles each way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post The Dog Posted September 5, 2023 Popular Post Report Share Posted September 5, 2023 8 hours ago, longmeadow said: I t will repeat what i said last year. How do you get the twenty thousand that turned up in cardiff on saturday into manchester that holds about 8000, Why do we want to every year want to move it to a venue miles out from any facilities? And as for people thinking cardiff is expensive do you really think london would be cheaper. Ive been 17 times and will be back next year, Cardiff is a great day out and if you dont agree dont go People should be careful what they wish for, you couldn't ask for a better place than Cardiff, over the 20yrs there's been more excellent meetings than bad ones. BV is a great track but sadly lacks everything else that attracts people to Cardiff. Leave Cardiff and speedway for Britain takes a step backwards in my opinion. 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamonds85 Posted September 5, 2023 Report Share Posted September 5, 2023 6 hours ago, iainb said: Are you sure about that? The qualifying rounds were dead with some of the worst speedway you're likely to see anywhere in the world... The final on the other hand, you won't see better. You should have just done the final, then you could have done both! Aye... The semis didn't have the best racing (Although it's better than most the cr@p we watch here, it was absolutely nowhere near 'some of the worst speedway you're likely to see anywhere in the world' like you say) but the whole atmosphere, event just was second to none... Poland is such a magical country, not just speedway wise... Seeing the sights of Wroclaw was something to behold and the evenings on the centre square was beautiful. Weather was perfect also and the trips to Auschwitz and the salt mines near Krakow were once in a life time... Cardiff... I've been there, done that and it's lost its novelty with me and many others it seems... Nothing special anymore. Although I'd still rather it was held there over Manchester, that would be a logistical nightmare... Bad public transport to and around the stadium, no parking, no hotels nearby (other than the tiny Diamond lodge, which is ideal for Belle Vue meetings but not big events...) and that's not even mentioning the inappropriate venue for such an event... (VENUE not track) No thank you. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainB Posted September 5, 2023 Report Share Posted September 5, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, Diamonds85 said: Aye... The semis didn't have the best racing (Although it's better than most the cr@p we watch here, it was absolutely nowhere near 'some of the worst speedway you're likely to see anywhere in the world' like you say) but the whole atmosphere, event just was second to none... Poland is such a magical country, not just speedway wise... Seeing the sights of Wroclaw was something to behold and the evenings on the centre square was beautiful. Weather was perfect also and the trips to Auschwitz and the salt mines near Krakow were once in a life time... Cardiff... I've been there, done that and it's lost its novelty with me and many others it seems... Nothing special anymore. Although I'd still rather it was held there over Manchester, that would be a logistical nightmare... Bad public transport to and around the stadium, no parking, no hotels nearby (other than the tiny Diamond lodge, which is ideal for Belle Vue meetings but not big events...) and that's not even mentioning the inappropriate venue for such an event... (VENUE not track) No thank you. When you put it like that it's hard to resist, I've done Auschwitz, the salt mines and Krakow... well worth spending time at... just a shame about those first 3 events when we know what the Wroclaw track can serve up But apart from probably the best world cup final in history, the emotive attractions, the lovely weather, the beautiful sights and architecture and the cheap prices what have the Poles ever done for us? Edited September 5, 2023 by iainb 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OveFundinFan Posted September 6, 2023 Report Share Posted September 6, 2023 21 hours ago, Neila said: Elf and safety unfortunately take over everywhere, alsorts of rules in place to comply with increased crowds, and common sense goes out of the window Not conversant with H&S rules, what changes have taken place since BV hosted the 2016 world team that would not allow the temporary stand? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DazS Posted September 6, 2023 Report Share Posted September 6, 2023 29 minutes ago, OveFundinFan said: Not conversant with H&S rules, what changes have taken place since BV hosted the 2016 world team that would not allow the temporary stand? i think everyone should where a yellow vest and hard hat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJC Posted September 6, 2023 Report Share Posted September 6, 2023 Not sure if it has been mentioned or even if this is the right place, apologies if not, but feel its prudent to share. Wales Online has just release a story of a fan that's been missing since the GP with links to report any information to the Police etc Live: Wales breaking news plus weather and traffic updates (Tuesday, September 5) - Wales Online Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waspman Posted September 6, 2023 Report Share Posted September 6, 2023 1 hour ago, DJC said: Not sure if it has been mentioned or even if this is the right place, apologies if not, but feel its prudent to share. Wales Online has just release a story of a fan that's been missing since the GP with links to report any information to the Police etc Live: Wales breaking news plus weather and traffic updates (Tuesday, September 5) - Wales Online Yes I've just seen that as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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