NOBODY 538 Posted February 22, 2017 Weymouth Southampton Reading Oxford White City London. I loved that place. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The White Knight 9,039 Posted February 22, 2017 Okay lesson learned. I was interested in seeing where people would like to see the sport (re-) appear so it wasn't a purely come up with anything funny idea. BTW White Knight saying Sunderland 5 times unfortunately only counts once (say in 5th place - just kidding, 4th). I did suggest the new-ish Spedeworth track at Aldershot a couple of years back as with Reading gone and a bone-a-fide motor racing facility that wasn't too far away I thought there might be a chance that a 2nd or 3rd Division outfit could do well but in the current economic and social climates there will be no chance. And to think that when we closed at the end of 1952 we were promised 'proper' League racing again. Sad. Many thanks for the replies though. Forgot to add that Bristol seems the most popular missed venue. Surprised no one has mentioned Norwich (or have I missed that one ?) Shame that compost. :rofl: I did try. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BOBBATH 466 Posted February 23, 2017 OK OK I know this is supposed to be about the UK-but I would like to see tracks reopen in Welland, Paris and Dundas -all in Ontario. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chunky 6,089 Posted February 23, 2017 (edited) In all seriousness, I don't really care WHERE tracks appear or reappear - as long as they do. Aside from geographical specifics, there are two things I would love to see. Firstly, to see tracks re-emerging in urban areas, and not being forced out into the country away from potential spectators. However, with the modern-day NIMBY population, I can't see that happening. Secondly, as much as I am a small-track fan (Plough Lane was my track, obviously), I would love to see some BIG tracks out there. It was the variety that made speedway so special, and I do long for the old Belle Vue, Halifax, and of course, Exeter. Oh, and West Ham. If we could just get some tracks like that again... Steve Edited February 23, 2017 by chunky 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
customhouseregular 1,651 Posted February 23, 2017 Okay lesson learned. I was interested in seeing where people would like to see the sport (re-) appear so it wasn't a purely come up with anything funny idea. BTW White Knight saying Sunderland 5 times unfortunately only counts once (say in 5th place - just kidding, 4th). I did suggest the new-ish Spedeworth track at Aldershot a couple of years back as with Reading gone and a bone-a-fide motor racing facility that wasn't too far away I thought there might be a chance that a 2nd or 3rd Division outfit could do well but in the current economic and social climates there will be no chance. And to think that when we closed at the end of 1952 we were promised 'proper' League racing again. Sad. Many thanks for the replies though. Forgot to add that Bristol seems the most popular missed venue. Surprised no one has mentioned Norwich (or have I missed that one ?) See my post re Norwich Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy Wilko 5 Posted February 23, 2017 Norbiton Islington Morden Battersea Ystrad Mynach 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted February 24, 2017 Got to have a track in Penge,so gustix can make it without too much bovver 1. Oxford 2. York 3. Liverpool 4. Any location in London 5. Norwich A speedway track in Penge, London, SE20 - it can never happen there. The actually Penge area is housing and shops. The nearest possible venue is about half mile away at Crystal Palace park, where the now not used athletics track is based. That was the site of the old speedway and midget car track that was operational between 1928 and 1940. And of course the Palace was from around 1937 until 1972 where big circuit motorcycle and car racing took place. But any hopes of motorsport of any sort taking place in the future can be ruled out. Local residents have been backed by Bromley Council with an effective ban on noise from motorsport for the Palace. However, the fact that there cannot be a speedway in the area where I live does not worry me in the least. Even were there to ever be a track I doubt if I would attend. The last meeting I saw was the closedown at Wimbledon in 2005. I have seen just one event on TV since then...I think it was a GP being staged in Sweden. My own golden era for following speedway as a spectator was from 1946 until 1992. I am still keenly interested in all the historical aspects of speedway but have no enthusiasm towards attending a meeting in these modern times. So no worry about a creating local track to suit me. There is no chance as a previous poster suggested about there being a track for my convenience in Penge. 1 California - just down the road from me 2 Brandon - the need is immediate and speedway can not afford to lose existing clubs 3 Oxford - a perfectly good stadium going to waste 4 Wimbledon - or any track in London which would be important for sport Yes, a track anywhere in London would be welcome BUT NOT IN THE PENGE/CRYSTAL PALACE AREA! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grachan 7,351 Posted February 24, 2017 Swindon Speedway Car Park. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted February 24, 2017 (edited) OK OK I know this is supposed to be about the UK-but I would like to see tracks reopen in Welland, Paris and Dundas -all in Ontario. Speedway has really fallen away in Canada in the past three or four years whereas from what I see on FACEBOOK flat track racing is thriving? What is it that flat track offers which is not applicable to Canadian speedway? Edited February 26, 2017 by Guest Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest compost Posted February 24, 2017 See my post re Norwich My apologies customhouseregular. I think chunky's post number 33 is spot on. It's been a really depressing closed season with no new track rumours just closure ones. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keef robin 551 Posted February 26, 2017 Bristol Oxford Reading Leeds Southampton Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv 10,706 Posted February 26, 2017 Coventry 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted February 27, 2017 The fact that there cannot be a speedway in the area where I live does not worry me in the least. Even were there to ever be a track I doubt if I would attend. The last meeting I saw was the closedown at Wimbledon in 2005. I have seen just one event on TV since then...I think it was a GP being staged in Sweden. My own golden era for following speedway as a spectator was from 1946 until 1992. I am still keenly interested in all the historical aspects of speedway but have no enthusiasm towards attending a meeting in these modern times. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cityrebel 2,960 Posted February 27, 2017 Anywhere in London or Surrey, where I live now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The White Knight 9,039 Posted February 27, 2017 Anywhere in London or Surrey, where I live now. Slough??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
