Main Man 222 Posted August 28, 2014 PRESS RELEASE from Milton Keynes KNIGHTS Speedway : 22 years after the doors closed on speedway at Milton Keynes , fans of the Knights can be encouraged that moves are afoot to revive the sport in the town. The Knights have kept the team name alive in the last few years running a Milton Keynes side in the Midland Development League being based at Rye House previously and Mildenhall in 2014. The side were crowned MDL champions in 2012 and are currently top of the 2014 league. The sport ran from 1978 to 1988 at The Groveway before moving to Elfield Park in 1989 until the final meeting in 1992. Now suitable land has been sourced in the area for speedway to return and a Promoter and backers are in place. The BSPA have met the prospective promotion and an in-principle agreement is in place to see a return of the sport to Milton Keynes in 2015. 11 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel Smith 5,659 Posted August 28, 2014 A good news story that is very welcome. Fingers crossed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPNY 608 Posted August 28, 2014 Great news, good luck to all involved. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
P T Preece 262 Posted August 28, 2014 Good news and hope it comes off, but remember,Reading, Bristol and Swansea. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deano 1,318 Posted August 28, 2014 Well done and good luck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John Leslie 3,213 Posted August 28, 2014 The BSPA have met the prospective promotion and an in-principle agreement is in place . Can't be You-know-who, so they've got a chance then! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bruiser McHuge 589 Posted August 28, 2014 I used to really like Elfield Park....the most basic setting for a speedway " stadium" but it had something about it that was really enjoyable I thought and really good viewing 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brandonmole 85 Posted August 28, 2014 Me too. I loved Elfield Park, for all its faults. I liked the whole MK set-up of the time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arnieg 3,637 Posted August 28, 2014 Didn't see that one coming - let's hope it comes off My best wishes to all involved Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray Stadia 1,070 Posted August 28, 2014 PRESS RELEASE from Milton Keynes KNIGHTS Speedway : 22 years after the doors closed on speedway at Milton Keynes , fans of the Knights can be encouraged that moves are afoot to revive the sport in the town. The Knights have kept the team name alive in the last few years running a Milton Keynes side in the Midland Development League being based at Rye House previously and Mildenhall in 2014. The side were crowned MDL champions in 2012 and are currently top of the 2014 league. The sport ran from 1978 to 1988 at The Groveway before moving to Elfield Park in 1989 until the final meeting in 1992. Now suitable land has been sourced in the area for speedway to return and a Promoter and backers are in place. The BSPA have met the prospective promotion and an in-principle agreement is in place to see a return of the sport to Milton Keynes in 2015. I have always wondered why speedway disappeared from Milton Keynes, without being replaced. Don't get me wrong, I remember the problems with Elfield with the local residents, which probably caused the eventual demise. With such a concentrate of people, it should work, in theory. And motor sport is in the area anyway, i.e. Santa Pod and Silverstone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The White Knight 9,039 Posted August 28, 2014 VERY, VERY BEST WISHES to Milton Keynes. :approve: Does it get any better than this - thumped Manchester United one day, a couple of days later it is announced that Speedway may be returning. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spencebel 181 Posted August 28, 2014 Fingers crossed that this comes off. Good luck...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westhamboy66 599 Posted August 28, 2014 Was always happy to watch the Rockets at both of their homes a brilliant new addition, fingers crossed for 2015 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brianbuck 928 Posted August 28, 2014 Really good news this - I hope it comes to fruition. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leicester Lion 274 Posted August 28, 2014 Great news. Make sure the track is a good shape for exciting racing. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
