Monarchs2468 Posted February 26 Report Share Posted February 26 On 2/25/2024 at 9:06 AM, szkocjasid said: Personally £23 sounds bit steep to me. I'd have thought they'd try & keep it lower (£20) to pack the place out, anywho thinks it's worth £23, could still donate the extra £3? Also are the riders racing for free / expenses only? I always thought they did, but I remember reading an interview with Simon Lambert last year, where he suggested it was like getting paid practice? So when I see comments like "it's for a good cause" to make people who who are questioning the price look bad, I think if it's for a good cause why are the riders getting paid? Plus the Ben Fund always used to get the fines issued from the BSPL (or was it the SCB) which apparently stopped a year or two back. Why would they take money away from such a good cause? That seems far worse than a fan suggesting £23 is too much! If people have issues over an additional £3 then they really shouldn't be spending £20 on going to speedway anyway as there are real life priorities to be taken care of. I would hope nobody would spend money on any sporting event over food, heating, bills and essential clothing. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topaz325 Posted February 28 Report Share Posted February 28 Three Tigers added to the Ben fund line up, Steve Worall, Leon Flint and Paul Starke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neila Posted March 3 Report Share Posted March 3 BBC weather long range forecast showing full sun on Ben fund day and good weather leading up to the Saturday, just hope the forecast proves correct 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellioth4 Posted March 3 Report Share Posted March 3 9 hours ago, Neila said: BBC weather long range forecast showing full sun on Ben fund day and good weather leading up to the Saturday, just hope the forecast proves correct I hope it stays the same. Looking forward to that weekend with visiting Workington and Redcar for the big meetings, early start on the Saturday too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j2ohh Posted March 3 Report Share Posted March 3 9 hours ago, Neila said: BBC weather long range forecast showing full sun on Ben fund day and good weather leading up to the Saturday, just hope the forecast proves correct who said that , Mikey FISH ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scaramanga Posted March 3 Report Share Posted March 3 so who would people like to see or expect to see for the last few riders plenty of rumours as to who is coming but lets forget them who would you like id love to see dan ride against emil or bartoz round workington but thats not gonna happen anytime soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pvm Posted March 4 Report Share Posted March 4 FOR INFORMATION Just in case anybody uses public transport, there is an issue with the railway bridge over the River Derwent, which means there are no trains from the Carlisle direction. Rail Replacement Buses expected to used, so add an extra 30+ minutes to your journey time, trains from the Barrow in Furness direction are unaffected. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scaramanga Posted March 4 Report Share Posted March 4 nice off you to post this info 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triple.H. Posted March 5 Report Share Posted March 5 20 hours ago, scaramanga said: nice off you to post this info Shouldve said you were chuffed 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topaz325 Posted March 6 Report Share Posted March 6 Brady Kurtz, Kyle Howarth, Jye Etheridge, and Norick Blodorn complete the field for the Ben Fund Bonanza at Workington on Saturday 16th March (2.00pm) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neila Posted March 6 Report Share Posted March 6 Surprised no current comets in the line up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topaz325 Posted March 6 Report Share Posted March 6 Would have been nice but it’s a quality line up , hopefully the weather will be like today in Workington on the 16th. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scaramanga Posted March 6 Report Share Posted March 6 4 hours ago, topaz325 said: Brady Kurtz, Kyle Howarth, Jye Etheridge, and Norick Blodorn complete the field for the Ben Fund Bonanza at Workington on Saturday 16th March (2.00pm) all 4 off them if on form will be good round northside looking forward to the meeting 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdave Posted March 6 Report Share Posted March 6 Information for supporters attending this meeting (taken from the British Speedway web site): Supporters please note: Admission at Workington for the Bonanza will be CASH ONLY, which is a consequence of poor internet speeds in the area. So please don’t come along armed only with cards! Admissions will be £23 for Adults, £20 (Concessions), £10 Students (16-18), £6 kids (8-16) and Under 8s Free. The 40 page programme is £5. The main event will be 20 Qualifying heats and a Final with additionally three Women’s races and two 250cc Youth races. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biffa Posted March 6 Report Share Posted March 6 What time does this meeting start? Sure I’ve seen both 2pm & 3pm advertised. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crescent girl Posted March 6 Report Share Posted March 6 15 minutes ago, bigdave said: Information for supporters attending this meeting (taken from the British Speedway web site): Supporters please note: Admission at Workington for the Bonanza will be CASH ONLY, which is a consequence of poor internet speeds in the area. So please don’t come along armed only with cards! Fortunately, there's a big Asda store over on the main road pretty near the track with full cash machine facilities, so anyone 'caught short' of the necessary readies would be able to pop over there to pick up a bit of cash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crescent girl Posted March 6 Report Share Posted March 6 20 minutes ago, Biffa said: What time does this meeting start? Sure I’ve seen both 2pm & 3pm advertised. Thanks. Tapes up 2pm 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neila Posted March 6 Report Share Posted March 6 14 minutes ago, crescent girl said: Fortunately, there's a big Asda store over on the main road pretty near the track with full cash machine facilities, so anyone 'caught short' of the necessary readies would be able to pop over there to pick up a bit of cash. Yes correct as the crow flys but a 30 minute return walk, or a 8-10 minutes drive due to the railway being between the speedway and Asda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild Man Vic Posted March 7 Report Share Posted March 7 14 hours ago, Neila said: Surprised no current comets in the line up Yeah, thought Cookie at least would have been a certainty to be in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szkocjasid Posted March 7 Report Share Posted March 7 23 hours ago, Neila said: Surprised no current comets in the line up Me too. Maybe Celina will get outings in the women's races? Possibly they thought Comets fans would come anyway, but still confused at no Comets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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