LagutaRacingFan Posted January 3 Report Share Posted January 3 3 hours ago, uk_martin said: Sponsorship is a commercial undertaking where the cash investment is expected to produce a revenue benefit. That means that you need the people exposed to the sponsor to buy their products. It's a difficult thing to do with an aged fan base living on their old age pensions and a wider speedway supporter base that is renown for its penny pinching "thriftyness". Are you expecting charitable contributions, or for these companies just to subsidise the fortnightly entertainment of some senior citizens out of the goodness of their hearts? Spot on. As somebody working in finance, my best estimate for a sponsor would be an equity release firm. Speedway's audience would be perfect for that market. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiveusaB Posted January 4 Report Share Posted January 4 So, B'ham promotion are supposedly speaking to 6/8 available (whatever criteria that means?) riders in order to finalise the last 2 (GP standard (not my words) riders) Please, please, please don't leave this decision in the hands of previous team selectors! Hopefully, the promotion have been taking note of forum posters and should by now, know, what's needed, for a reasonable chance of progress! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk_martin Posted January 4 Report Share Posted January 4 2 hours ago, GiveusaB said: Hopefully, the promotion have been taking note of forum posters ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heathen52 Posted January 4 Report Share Posted January 4 3 hours ago, GiveusaB said: So, B'ham promotion are supposedly speaking to 6/8 available (whatever criteria that means?) riders in order to finalise the last 2 (GP standard (not my words) riders) Please, please, please don't leave this decision in the hands of previous team selectors! Hopefully, the promotion have been taking note of forum posters and should by now, know, what's needed, for a reasonable chance of progress! NT said it was Laurence, Chris with himself busy making sure that they pick the best 2 from 6 possible riders, does that give you any confidence that they will get it right ?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petecc Posted January 4 Report Share Posted January 4 4 hours ago, GiveusaB said: So, B'ham promotion are supposedly speaking to 6/8 available (whatever criteria that means?) riders in order to finalise the last 2 (GP standard (not my words) riders) Please, please, please don't leave this decision in the hands of previous team selectors! Hopefully, the promotion have been taking note of forum posters and should by now, know, what's needed, for a reasonable chance of progress! Who do you think you are ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noaksey Posted January 4 Report Share Posted January 4 2 hours ago, heathen52 said: NT said it was Laurence, Chris with himself busy making sure that they pick the best 2 from 6 possible riders, does that give you any confidence that they will get it right ?. It depends who the 6 riders are Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LagutaRacingFan Posted January 4 Report Share Posted January 4 3 hours ago, noaksey said: It depends who the 6 riders are Zmarzlik, Laguta, Vaculik, Lindgren and the Pawlicki brothers. Wonder which 2 will sign for Birmingham. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heedthebaw Posted January 4 Report Share Posted January 4 1 hour ago, LagutaRacingFan said: Zmarzlik, Laguta, Vaculik, Lindgren and the Pawlicki brothers. Wonder which 2 will sign for Birmingham. Can’t see it being Zmarzlik, Laguta, Vaculik or Lindgren with other commitments but I’d love to be proved wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1stbender Posted January 5 Report Share Posted January 5 3 hours ago, LagutaRacingFan said: Zmarzlik, Laguta, Vaculik, Lindgren and the Pawlicki brothers. Wonder which 2 will sign for Birmingham. Birmingham to blow everyone out the water Zmarzik and Lindgren announcement at press and practise to add a bit of drama! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petecc Posted January 5 Report Share Posted January 5 1 hour ago, 1stbender said: Birmingham to blow everyone out the water Zmarzik and Lindgren announcement at press and practise to add a bit of drama! Out of interest, when is press and practice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiveusaB Posted January 5 Report Share Posted January 5 17 hours ago, Petecc said: Who do you think you are ? Not sure what your point is ??? I'm nobody! But, if Rogers has anything to do with the last 2 signings, it doesn't bode well ! IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiveusaB Posted January 5 Report Share Posted January 5 18 hours ago, heathen52 said: NT said it was Laurence, Chris with himself busy making sure that they pick the best 2 from 6 possible riders, does that give you any confidence that they will get it right ?. Not sure what 'Chris's' credentials are ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiveusaB Posted January 5 Report Share Posted January 5 10 hours ago, Heedthebaw said: Can’t see it being Zmarzlik, Laguta, Vaculik or Lindgren with other commitments but I’d love to be proved wrong So it's Zagar and Smolinski then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawk127 Posted January 5 Report Share Posted January 5 How about Jarek Hampel and Hans Anderson? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevtheRev Posted January 5 Report Share Posted January 5 With Sam E in charge, do you think he is trying to get Greg Hancock out of retirement? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiveusaB Posted January 5 Report Share Posted January 5 33 minutes ago, KevtheRev said: With Sam E in charge, do you think he is trying to get Greg Hancock out of retirement? Can I ask what track is your profile pic please ? (is it Halifax ?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevtheRev Posted January 5 Report Share Posted January 5 18 minutes ago, GiveusaB said: Can I ask what track is your profile pic please ? (is it Halifax ?) Yep, from back in the early 80's on my trip ups to see Kenny Carter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitten2502 Posted January 5 Report Share Posted January 5 1 hour ago, GiveusaB said: So it's Zagar and Smolinski then Well, it certainly wont be Martin Smolinski because Sam can't pronounce it! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiveusaB Posted January 5 Report Share Posted January 5 35 minutes ago, KevtheRev said: Yep, from back in the early 80's on my trip ups to see Kenny Carter Great! I went only once (1976) and I was fascinated by the banking (hence my recognition). As for KC ? He was a favourite of mine too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiveusaB Posted January 5 Report Share Posted January 5 36 minutes ago, kitten2502 said: Well, it certainly wont be Martin Smolinski because Sam can't pronounce it! T.G.F.T ! Let's hope he can't pronounce 'Zagar' as well..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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