BluPanther Posted April 25 Report Share Posted April 25 My garden, the other side of Ipswich is practically bone dry. I'm surprised... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaColette Posted April 25 Report Share Posted April 25 Anyone would think no one wants to ride against Sheffield! 2 minutes ago, BluTiger said: My garden, the other side of Ipswich is practically bone dry. I'm surprised... 7 minutes ago, 2ndbend said: Can't imagine conditions change that much from 6.15 to 6.45.... so why leave it so late to call it off... just another unprofessional act that only damages the speedway name in the UK. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arch Stanton Posted April 25 Author Report Share Posted April 25 27 minutes ago, tellboy said: What was the weather like 2 weeks ago . I have no idea Telly Boy, have you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavan Posted April 25 Report Share Posted April 25 I doubt very much that Doyle, Jack Holder and Woffinden would want to take a risk on a wet track with the first GP this weekend 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arch Stanton Posted April 25 Author Report Share Posted April 25 22 minutes ago, 2ndbend said: Can't imagine conditions change that much from 6.15 to 6.45.... so why leave it so late to call it off... just another unprofessional act that only damages the speedway name in the UK. Can’t agree sorry. Sat in town centre and it was raining all afternoon. Forecast said was ending shortly, then it extended, and extended, and extended, etc etc. just didn’t stop. Nothing heavy, but consistent drizzle that soaked the roads. Got to the point where I didn’t even bother heading to the track and instead headed home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralMelchett Posted April 25 Report Share Posted April 25 It rained quite heavily today from 5-6.30 south of Ipswich - en route up it was still raining up the a12 and a14 got there and all the cars were leaving the stadium so guessed it was off - disappointing but that’s the first rain off at Ipswich I’ve ever experienced from recent memory 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralMelchett Posted April 25 Report Share Posted April 25 14 minutes ago, Arch Stanton said: I have no idea Telly Boy, have you? Raining obvs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arch Stanton Posted April 25 Author Report Share Posted April 25 7 minutes ago, GeneralMelchett said: Raining obvs! Aye 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89buttons Posted April 26 Report Share Posted April 26 10 hours ago, 2ndbend said: Can't imagine conditions change that much from 6.15 to 6.45.... so why leave it so late to call it off... just another unprofessional act that only damages the speedway name in the UK. Not understanding the affect of water falling from the sky is a new low even for this forum 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnieg Posted April 26 Report Share Posted April 26 3 hours ago, 89buttons said: Not understanding the affect of water falling from the sky is a new low even for this forum Maybe got confused by King's Lynn calling off meetings because of no water falling from sky. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ndbend Posted April 26 Report Share Posted April 26 8 hours ago, 89buttons said: Not understanding the affect of water falling from the sky is a new low even for this forum I understand the affect of water falling from the sky.... you possibly being an armchair supporter and not actually getting to foxhall last night to see the very wet track makes your comment not only rude and provocative but an even newer low for the forum. Having seen the track at 6.45 I still believe the decision could have been made at 6.15 which would have saved a lot of fan travelling money and time. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89buttons Posted April 26 Report Share Posted April 26 5 hours ago, 2ndbend said: I understand the affect of water falling from the sky.... you possibly being an armchair supporter and not actually getting to foxhall last night to see the very wet track makes your comment not only rude and provocative but an even newer low for the forum. Having seen the track at 6.45 I still believe the decision could have been made at 6.15 which would have saved a lot of fan travelling money and time. Armchair fan that’s a new one for me never been suggested I’m that before! With the forecast for the rain to stop sooner than it did and both teams already trackside I can see why the Ipswich promotion endeavoured to get the meeting on. forecast was incorrect, there was more rain and for longer than expected. given the third and fourth bends were completely flooded last year mid afternoon and they managed to run a decent meeting that evening I’m sure had the rain stopped as was was forecast given an 1hr30 from 1815 to tapes up they could’ve put in the requisite track work to stage the meeting. rain didn’t stop meeting got called, one of those things that can’t be helped sometimes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ndbend Posted April 26 Report Share Posted April 26 1 hour ago, 89buttons said: Armchair fan that’s a new one for me never been suggested I’m that before! With the forecast for the rain to stop sooner than it did and both teams already trackside I can see why the Ipswich promotion endeavoured to get the meeting on. forecast was incorrect, there was more rain and for longer than expected. given the third and fourth bends were completely flooded last year mid afternoon and they managed to run a decent meeting that evening I’m sure had the rain stopped as was was forecast given an 1hr30 from 1815 to tapes up they could’ve put in the requisite track work to stage the meeting. rain didn’t stop meeting got called, one of those things that can’t be helped sometimes So as it hadn't stopped raining at 1815 why wait till 1845 ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebv Posted April 27 Report Share Posted April 27 17 hours ago, arnieg said: Maybe got confused by King's Lynn calling off meetings because of no water falling from sky. A deceptively dry day... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89buttons Posted April 27 Report Share Posted April 27 16 hours ago, 2ndbend said: So as it hadn't stopped raining at 1815 why wait till 1845 ? So because it was still drizzle at 1815 that meant it was definitely going to continue long enough to take the track beyond the point of no return does it? The forecast and rainfall radar were indicating it was going to stop any minute and it’s didn’t. They waited until the track was passed the point of no return simples, questioning the professionalism of the Witches as a club within the British speedway ecosystem is comical, one of the best run most professional clubs going. Sometimes the weather goes against you early in the day, sometimes it’s right before the meeting it really is that simple - either way the club can’t control the weather at any point. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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