Originally Posted by
grassmarket:
“I suppose it makes commercial sense for them to align the spectator events with places where there are more competitors.
Only 50 days to the first event!
http://www.redbullcrashedice.com/en_GB”
Though Belfast was a resounding success, the track and the spectators. The only real disappointment was Edmonton. They were having a mild spring and the ice was melting like mad, and it was a free event. I've got plenty of friends who went, and were left with sour memories. The races was slow, and the crowds just too big. I think in the UK, the big cities could host, and we'd have some really nice tracks, but it depends on how those in charge see the event taking place.
The need for more natural tracks like those on the Riders cup, will help as the Crashed Ice tracks will cost a fortune to build and transport around the world. If as I expect they make a play for Olympic inclusion at some point they'll have to make the championship bigger than it already is. I'd love to see something say in Manchester at Old Trafford, starting off outside the stadia and coming in to finish inside. That would create better viewing lines and more spaces.