Jeremy Heaver
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Haven't been witness to today's fight on Facebook (I'm told it got out of hand ) as I don't use it myself (I have a Facebook account for the farm but the wife deals with that) and I don't ever want to , Stoxnet is the place I come to for my updates , debates , picture gallery etc and long (I hope) may it continue (must pay my subs !) That being said I really can't understand why people get so het up over booking lists , yes fans want the know if the meeting will be worth attending , that's understandable but the bitching that goes on Maybe I'm an old fart but I started watching in the days when there were no booking lists on forums , or forums , or mobile phones ! ,however just about every meeting was guaranteed 60+ cars so attendance wasn't as much of a risk , I guess what I'm trying to say is can we please just try to be more civil ? And Jeremy , I'm guessing you've had a bad day , only explanation I can find for your strangely sarcastic post . I hope the proposed promoter/fan forum happens before the divide that is developing engulfs us all , I think fans expect a little too much pre meeting info nowadays but on the flip side promoters still seem to take our attendance for granted .Dang it , ive gone all Beaksy again
We all have them and when things are being thrown at you occasionally you throw them back. Not my best day on the forum and it will be my last for a while as I get wound up by people who post negatives without checking or in the knowledge that the thing they want is about to be posted.
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I did check it out before I put my original post on and that was at around 1pm today. It would not of taken 5 minutes for whoever does you website to remove the "kings lynn driver list etc" the day after the said meeting and replace it with even just the briefest details of this Sundays meeting.
Take a look at your hosts website , startrax, . Consistently updated nearly daily with upcoming meeting details , news etc. The way a PROMOTION'S website should be.
Joe public need to know about these events to get the extra income ,for your company and not keeping your own website up to date will only be a negative.
I've also just checked the Coventry stox facebook page and the last update on there was a photo change in 2015 !!!!
Web Site Updated at just after 2pm yet you posted just before 9pm saying we needed to update our web site. I have sent you all the times in a PM. I have also explained the three accounts on Facebook with the Coventry Stadium account being the one we update and then share. This was updated and was shared to around 14,000 people. We have also tweeted everybody on the database this afternoon and we hope to be able to access the huge database of newbies(we hit around the 500,000 mark during Motofest) that Motofest has. So please before posting you should check as we have done what we do before every meeting on a Thursday for several years.
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oh and I apologise for the web site had asked for it to be updated but did not check so good positive point but it would have been fixed earlier if you had sent me a pm or e-mail as I hardly ever read Stoxnet these days as Facebook seems to have taken over as the place to post and read.
So as well as not promoting the event you want the paying public to tell you your website is not up to date.
Unbelievable !!!
It would take no more than 10 minutes to update. No excuse. ..
Really it was fully updated this afternoon so thanks for checking it out before posting
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Stoxnet is a closed forum
No it isn't. It's completely open. It can be read by anyone with an internet connection. Hope that helps.
so anybody can post or is it just members and is it open to new members
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I think one or two Stoxnet posters need to look at themselves in the mirror.
Here is the HYPE
Its at BV
WE have 29 Cars racing in F1
Its a NS round
The first race is 4pm
It will be a shake down meeting in terms of points with thrills and spills
Only some of the posters on Stoxnet will attend but they will all have a opinion
RR will be 5 as points will be deducted because its Cov on tour, it rained, the chips were cold and it was only saved by epic racing.
Great programme
Hot Trophies
Great crew on loan from Startrax with key Covstox people......................unstoppable combination
On TV
Cheaper than normal Coventry meeting
Of course all of this is brand new information that was not available and I would like to apologise for our web site not being updated at the start of the week
oh and I apologise for the web site had asked for it to be updated but did not check so good positive point but it would have been fixed earlier if you had sent me a pm or e-mail as I hardly ever read Stoxnet these days as Facebook seems to have taken over as the place to post and read.
sorry i'm a bit confused - do you actually want us to go? or is this meeting just for facebook people?
I know its very confusing so here we go again I said "I hardly ever read Stoxnet these days as Facebook seems to have taken over as the place to post and read." none of that is about just facebook people attending as I want everybody to attend my comment was about where I spend my time reading peoples views.
Stoxnet is a closed forum with limited membership and whilst it has its place it does not represent the entire cross section of the sport and facebook is far better at doing that.
I don't like the harshness of facebook as it does get personal but on the flip side it is more real due to its diversity plus a more likely destination for newbies and those checking us out as a sport. I would also place it way above promoter web sites or other social media platforms.
Stoxnet used to be after Stoxworld the place to visit read gather information but it is no longer No1 or as busy as facebook with possibly the exception of the live results which no doubt bolsters the views then again much to my annoyance Facebook carries live feeds of meetings making it easier to stay away.
So yes I want everybody to come. If people wish to communicate with me by all means post on Stoxnet and eventually I will catch up but facebook is quicker as the many who PM will testify and if that fails jeremyheaver@btinternet.com or 07872836640 is even quicker.
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Belle Vue preview, not by Covstox.
This coming Sunday will see stock car racing taking place at Belle Vue, Manchester. This will involve stock cars which will be racing. Stock cars will be racing from 4pm and there will be a number of races including a grand final. As an extra bonus for those interested or arriving earlier, ministox will start racing at half past three. As this is a stock car shootout round we can expect a number of stock car drivers involved in this competition to take part. If you are a spectator interested in spectating, you are welcome to attend. Enjoy your racing.
Racing starts at 4pm
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oh and I apologise for the web site had asked for it to be updated but did not check so good positive point but it would have been fixed earlier if you had sent me a pm or e-mail as I hardly ever read Stoxnet these days as Facebook seems to have taken over as the place to post and read.
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I think one or two Stoxnet posters need to look at themselves in the mirror.
Here is the HYPE
Its at BV
WE have 29 Cars racing in F1
Its a NS round
The first race is 4pm
It will be a shake down meeting in terms of points with thrills and spills
Only some of the posters on Stoxnet will attend but they will all have a opinion
RR will be 5 as points will be deducted because its Cov on tour, it rained, the chips were cold and it was only saved by epic racing.
Great programme
Hot Trophies
Great crew on loan from Startrax with key Covstox people......................unstoppable combination
On TV
Cheaper than normal Coventry meeting
Of course all of this is brand new information that was not available and I would like to apologise for our web site not being updated at the start of the week
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Agree with kingpin. Racing will start at 5.30 and you can bet your last fiver that it will still be going close to 11pm as it has done in many previous meetings. Two extra F1 races, fireworks and two support formula is just to much on a freezing cold night for many people.
There are going to be a lot of people miss the last few races due to the length of time it will all take and the cold.
We will be going and I am looking forward to it but with a three hour drive home it's going to be a very long night.
The three hour drive is the same as every meeting this year and they have all finished at 11pmish as they have done for decades
Sorry don't understand the W&Y is on at 6.30pm exactly the same time as pre mini inclusion. So if you are only coming for F1's its a extra 30mins the pre W&Y is your choice to watch or not.
Lastly even on a hot summers day 30% plus leave after the final and November will be no different
I do get it that we should have one support and we did but I wanted to help the National Mini Stox out of a fix as they are the future
I really think life would be so much simpler to run 40 odd F1's a support start at 7pm finish at 10pm but frankly its NOT what people want they want maximum car numbers(76 for Sat at the moment)and that means damage which means support formulas which means 4 hour plus meetings.
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Any thoughts on doing a mechanics race Jeremy ? ( cough cough hint hint )
Next November as last race.................................plenty of time to repair the cars
Drivers happy to lend I will be happy to stage as long as we get enough
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Am I allowed to say something negative? Just when I was looking forward to a nice finish by about 10.30, one support formula but with an extra F1 race whites and yellows champ and the fireworks I reckoned it was going to be about 4 hours, about right. But now with another formula it's going to be nearer to a 6 hour marathon in the freezing cold, just what the new faces and their kids that Jeremy tries to appeal to with Motofest don't want...
We have 2 extra F1 races W&Y and Track Championship Plus 3 heats Cons Final and GN plus 2 support and Fireworks with price increase so that should cheer you up.
First F1 race will be on at 6.30pm and you are right it will be cold so stand in the bar and enjoy a discounted pint of Amstel at £3 a pint as that will help bring a smile but make sure you are trackside for the fireworks.
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Only around 20 people post on this site
220 have posted in the last month.
A few more stats, courtesy of the server logs (and because I like stats and data.
)Between September 2015 to September 2016 there were 14,583 posts by 679 people, there were 1,030 new threads started, and Stoxnet itself was viewed by an average of 11,000* unique visitors per day.
* The actual number is probably a bit less than 11,000 because, for example, a non-member viewing from their office computer at work, then going home and viewing on their phone, would be counted as two separate visitors, as there's no way to tell that it's the same person. This isn't an issue for members that are logged in.
I never realised that 14,583 people posted about Coventry by 679 people.
I get around 1500 e-mails per annum from a range of people which translates into about 450 people and of those only about 40 express a negative view. I engage in Stoxnet because of the number of people who view the forum and the amount of miss information that is stated as facts by its members from time to time. Like for example this poster who thought it was a fixture promoted by Steve which is a easy mistake to make but still needs to be corrected.
Perhaps 20 was a tad under
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Nothing to do with Steve and the masses have a lot of different views many of which like a quick turnaround non contact formula like the UK Mods. Only around 20 people post on this site so it does not represent the majority and I get more e-mails than I see posts relating to Coventry most of which like what we do.
70 cars....great
4 Dutch....great
uk mods... hope steve listens to the masses and sticks to contact formulas at a stock car meet next year.. ;-)
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I would really like to see a (provisional) booking list..
So would I................................................its looking great and it will get posted later in the week when we know if we have lost any from BV
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We have adverts on the M5, M6, A45, outside the Ricoh Stadium on the electronic signs and several city centre screens directed at tarmac drivers who we all know really prefer shale. Should hit around 25 million people by the time the WF has been raced.
Arrive early if you have not bought tickets or better still come Friday night and watch a full nights F1 action from the Dutch and buy your tickets for Saturday to avoid delays getting in.
Lots more to tell people over the next few days.
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I cant wait as its been to long since my last trip to the best tarmac track in Europe and its always a great experience.
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Ladies race 5pm
We will then run three support races including the Mod's British Final
First F1 race will be 7pm possibly 6.50pm dependant upon running time
We will not wait until 7pm as once we are ready we will go as we have a lot of racing and we are currently at 78 cars but i expect one or two to drop out given the damage at the Semi.
As for the 2nd September first race will be 7pm
WF the gates will open at midday, time trials will be from 1pm and the first race will be 3pm - tickets printed and many sold before we knew the size of car entries so details on tickets incorrect.
Full details in this weekends prog and will be posted after the weekend.
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Booking list now on www.coventrystox.com
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Motofest starts 10am until 5pm both days and its FREE next to Ikea under the ring road for a rolling all day show. Double Decker bus with large PA and TV camera drones for relay to giant Screen at jct 6 the main supercar paddock. All easy walking with live stages and f&b so all worth a look before the evening at the stadium.
12 Legends
12 Gymkhana Cars
8 Drift Cars limited the numbers
Heritage Stocks doing both Motofest and stadium
4 F1 cars...........hope more will book in
12 F2 promised waiting on list
Mini Stox waiting on list max 12
V8 waiting on list max 12
2 Dragsters fire ups
Plus a lot of other race cars on the long circuit
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Booking List is now on www.coventrystox.com
Arrive Early Stay Late
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Saturday 7th November ~ 500th Meeting Allstars Special!
By Coventry Stox, Nov 2 2015 08:43AM
This Saturday at Coventry sees the Brandon Season Finale which is the 500th Meeting and what a night we have planned. To kick start the evening at 5.45pm we have an Allstars Special event, we have over 20 drivers booked in, a mixture of ex-stars and current racers who will all be fighting it out for a prize pot to go to their chosen charity. Throughout the week we will announce who will be appearing, however don't be late. This will be the first race on track at 5.45pm
Then we have the FI Whites & Yellows Championship and the Annual Track Championship to follow. It's going to be bIg!
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V8 driver changes
Please cancel:
245 Lucy Olorenshaw - Friday
414 George Shone - Saturday
Please add:
40 Malc Ayris - Friday
550 Simon Hughes - Saturday
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V8 changes to booking list
Please can we cancel:
159 Carl Radforth - both days
Please can we add:
377 Dave Brawn - both days.
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Friday now has Dan Johnson and Neil Clark racing
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Belle Vue - Sunday 8th October 2017
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On the payroll according to many maybe I should reduce or even remove the fresh air in your pay packet.
I know you wont be at Ipswich as you cant resist my charm so see you Sunday and I will make sure that huge fat wage packet is waiting for you but don't breath it all at once or you will get giddy
As you know I never edit contributions to the programme good or bad as to do so would mean I may as well write it myself. So next month you can do your worst and amuse those that think I have you in my pocket.
Never been in my pocket and if you were a yes man then you would no longer be writing in the programme and I would no longer take the occasional bit of advice from you in the same way as I would stop taking on board those who post views on Stoxnet most of whom have valid points some of which are put in the same way as my blunt replies.
Sunshine and peace is the order of the day and Sunday will be crash and crunch. See you Sunday Beaks for my lecture on getting on with people