Fromafar Posted March 30 Report Share Posted March 30 42 minutes ago, iainb said: It's always a shambles at Scunny or seems to be whenever I choose to go, being brought up on the era of around 10 matches to choose to go to on a Good Friday this year I had a choice of 2! Poole too far away as a neutral with a 7:30 kick off or the 80 trip to the omnishambles that is Scunny. In recent years it seems to be the track I've spent the most time at waiting for Speedway to actually happen, usually I've been kept waiting due to inadequate medical resources. There's no way Rob Godfrey should be anywhere near the top table of British Speedway, he should step back and look at getting his own club in order. At the risk of sounding like a Tory... Where is the plan? There's no plan! Like you say it's not the first time this has happened... anywhere! And it will happen again, we know what our climate is like and it'll probably only get worse before it gets better. A stadium full of punters, who were happily let in to be greeted by the sight of a track that everybody knew, deep down , was never going to see any Speedway ridden on it that night. There should be a set of procedures to work through, that have been proven to work, if a meeting is going to be attempted to be saved. Credit to those that tried to get the circuit into some kind of condition and clearing the pools of water on it but even after that work was carried out nothing was done to soak up the water that wasn't standing in pools but still quite clearly visible. I wonder if any research has been done into finding a financially viable absorbent substance that could be used on tracks in such events. Back in the day it used to be sawdust but the sport probably can't even afford that anymore. Blading the track and relaying with fresh shale would have been another option, just getting on with it may have been another option... or just calling it off after the downpour. That's my point there doesn't seem to be a set of procedures to run to in the event of this happening, it's generally nothing happens for a while, then riders start appearing, kicking the track, then work starts, the the ref, captains and managers walk a lap of the circuit, then there's more faffing about, everybody disappears for a while, then the ref, captains and managers appear again to walk another lap of the track, everybody disappears again, punters are stood around waiting, those who know, know and have already gone home... eventually it's called off... we've all seen it at our local tracks before and we'll all see it again! Added with that on this occasion was the ridiculous "music" being blasted at the elderly crowd, not a single update as to what was actually happening, an annoying loud humming noise emanating from the PA when the "music" did cease and even more ridiculously a large queue to actually get out of the stadium! I think when all the riders come out and start kicking the track your just as well to go home.They should just give you your readmission ticket as you leave.If the riders don’t fancy why should a fan. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainB Posted March 30 Report Share Posted March 30 8 minutes ago, Fromafar said: I think when all the riders come out and start kicking the track your just as well to go home.They should just give you your readmission ticket as you leave.If the riders don’t fancy why should a fan. They were actually giving cash refunds last night, I've only ever seen that once before when there was nearly a riot at Oxford about about 40 odd years ago, ironically that was also a Good Friday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crescent girl Posted March 30 Report Share Posted March 30 The advantage of buying online, in addition to a discount at some tracks, is that your refund goes straight back to you automatically. No queueing, no fiddling with tickets, no riots..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyretrax Posted March 30 Report Share Posted March 30 (edited) To ianb. It's not tracks can't afford sawdust, it does grow on trees you know, but they're not allowed to. Thanks to the enviornmentalists for that, same with dropping oil onto the track. Edited March 30 by tyretrax 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shrimmy Posted March 30 Report Share Posted March 30 13 hours ago, phillwhitewasmad said: Local football team playing at home so a no brainer not to go head to head with them lots of football fans came after as it's a 10 minute drive Yes and what a shower that was too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moranboys Posted March 30 Report Share Posted March 30 1 hour ago, arnieg said: That's a perfect description of Oxford v Birmingham, after heavier than forecast rain the match went ahead and the first (of many) passes wasn't until heat 6, a match well received by almost everybody who attended. But you still pretty much lose six out of fifteen heats of racing.....that's my point...( Value for money, regardless of whether or not it was well received) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stumper Posted March 30 Report Share Posted March 30 (edited) I’m not going to complain about the fact the meeting was called off after over an hour delay. The timing of the heavy downpour was poor. Best efforts were made to get the meeting on, and that should be appreciated. Nobody can control the weather. As a Scunthorpe regular, I must say the whole presentation of the event must improve. The quality of the PA system is poor and has been for a while. It’s too quiet and difficult to hear. The choice of music is awful and the long gaps of silence is so shabby. More communication is required and more could be done when there is no racing to keep the fans entertained. There really is no excuse in this day and age for that. Maybe a new announcer is required, but surely this could be communicated and volunteers sought, I’m sure there are people out there willing to give it a go. Was first one of the year and not going to be negative because on track I think the team have a very good chance this season and the racing never fails to disappoint at Scunthorpe. Just a few things to tighten up on to make the whole experience more professional and ultimately, more enjoyable. Particularly for new comers. A minor blip to start the season. Onward. Edited March 30 by stumper 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted March 30 Report Share Posted March 30 1 hour ago, stumper said: I’m not going to complain about the fact the meeting was called off after over an hour delay. The timing of the heavy downpour was poor. Best efforts were made to get the meeting on, and that should be appreciated. Nobody can control the weather. As a Scunthorpe regular, I must say the whole presentation of the event must improve. The quality of the PA system is poor and has been for a while. It’s too quiet and difficult to hear. The choice of music is awful and the long gaps of silence is so shabby. More communication is required and more could be done when there is no racing to keep the fans entertained. There really is no excuse in this day and age for that. Maybe a new announcer is required, but surely this could be communicated and volunteers sought, I’m sure there are people out there willing to give it a go. Was first one of the year and not going to be negative because on track I think the team have a very good chance this season and the racing never fails to disappoint at Scunthorpe. Just a few things to tighten up on to make the whole experience more professional and ultimately, more enjoyable. Particularly for new comers. A minor blip to start the season. Onward. Totally agree... music was awful. I think Rob did appear on the centre green with mic in hand, perhaps by then the speakers had given up the ghost or perhaps the guy in the control box had gone awol?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szkocjasid Posted March 30 Report Share Posted March 30 5 hours ago, Moranboys said: Apologies for ranting on but also,even if the meeting goes ahead,correct me if I'm wrong but don't we pay our money to be entertained for 15 heats,not watching follow my leader for five heats until the track dries out and then hope for ten heats of racing? 4 hours ago, arnieg said: That's a perfect description of Oxford v Birmingham, after heavier than forecast rain the match went ahead and the first (of many) passes wasn't until heat 6, a match well received by almost everybody who attended. Maybe Scunthorpe & Oxford fans are lucky, but at some tracks you'll get about 14 heats of "follow the leader" every week. So these supporters will be wondering what you're complaining about lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4BenMoran Posted March 30 Report Share Posted March 30 I attended yesterday and even thought it took an age to get the announcement out that the meeting was off it was the correct decision, especially as it started to shower with rain again that point. I’m just hoping that Scunthorpe honour their admission ticket, as popped into the pits from bend 4 entrance when that was opened by the club to speak to a couple of friends who were due to ride and mechanic and left via the pit exit/entry without getting ticket stamped, if not that’s the last £20 that will leave my wallet and go into Scunny’s coffers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fozzie4388 Posted March 30 Report Share Posted March 30 2 hours ago, 4BM said: I attended yesterday and even thought it took an age to get the announcement out that the meeting was off it was the correct decision, especially as it started to shower with rain again that point. I’m just hoping that Scunthorpe honour their admission ticket, as popped into the pits from bend 4 entrance when that was opened by the club to speak to a couple of friends who were due to ride and mechanic and left via the pit exit/entry without getting ticket stamped, if not that’s the last £20 that will leave my wallet and go into Scunny’s coffers I'd email the club gail.godfrey@btconnect.com and explain the situation i'm sure Rob and his wife will help you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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