barrybishop 896 Posted June 13, 2020 19 hours ago, steve roberts said: Yes I believe he is? Correct... Oxford is my local club 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve roberts 9,242 Posted June 13, 2020 5 hours ago, barrybishop said: Correct... Oxford is my local club You may possibly know my uncle Keith Lawson? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
barrybishop 896 Posted June 13, 2020 15 minutes ago, steve roberts said: You may possibly know my uncle Keith Lawson? name doesnt ring a bell.. but I am useless like that... probably know him by face Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve roberts 9,242 Posted June 13, 2020 21 minutes ago, barrybishop said: name doesnt ring a bell.. but I am useless like that... probably know him by face He used to be the track photographer and was present at the stadium when Dag Lovaas made a fleeting visit last year? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,631 Posted June 24, 2020 Good interview on BBC Radio Oxford this morning featuring Nik Budimir - the potential stadium developer whose intention is to make the stadium facility usable 24/7 and is asking the people of Oxford (Cowley) what other regular sports/activities they would like to see at the stadium in addition to the 2 core sports - speedway and greyhounds!! Karting, Cycle speedway were mentioned as well as indoor activities including conferencing, dance classes etc. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
screm 8,048 Posted July 18, 2020 https://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/18590961.hopes-future-racing-oxford-stadium-local-plan-approved/?fbclid=IwAR0D4fNZw71wEG2Z0a7qGvGlop_kcVx0qAuCkVN2SQexuiMYItMVloTmcWo 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midland Red 2,383 Posted July 20, 2020 On 7/18/2020 at 8:26 PM, screm said: https://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/18590961.hopes-future-racing-oxford-stadium-local-plan-approved/?fbclid=IwAR0D4fNZw71wEG2Z0a7qGvGlop_kcVx0qAuCkVN2SQexuiMYItMVloTmcWo The 27 (so far) comments aren’t very encouraging Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve roberts 9,242 Posted July 21, 2020 8 hours ago, Midland Red said: The 27 (so far) comments aren’t very encouraging I sincerely hope that some sort of action returns to Cowley as I spent many a happy year there but during these uncertain times, both externally and within speedway, I really wouldn't like to hazzard a guess what might be the future however I wish everyone success who is involved behind the scenes. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cityrebel 2,960 Posted July 21, 2020 1 hour ago, steve roberts said: I sincerely hope that some sort of action returns to Cowley as I spent many a happy year there but during these uncertain times, both externally and within speedway, I really wouldn't like to hazzard a guess what might be the future however I wish everyone success who is involved behind the scenes. Absolutely. It's going to be a big struggle to save some of the current venues. Fair play to anyone trying to resurrect defunct clubs. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gunner85 603 Posted July 21, 2020 Good news. there has been a long battle which looks more positive now. pleased for Oxford and plaudits to the Council who are backing a Speedway return.... many councils are now quite anti Speedway 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
orion 7,610 Posted July 21, 2020 How on earth can speedway and Greyhound racing make a profit these days .. i am a fan of both sports and wish them all the best but if its based of profit it wont work . 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MattK 3,447 Posted July 21, 2020 21 minutes ago, orion said: How on earth can speedway and Greyhound racing make a profit these days .. i am a fan of both sports and wish them all the best but if its based of profit it wont work . The BSPA should pay Oxford City Council to share that report, as no one in speedway has been able to consistent make a profit over the last decade. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikebv 10,223 Posted July 22, 2020 On Youtube now is a full BV v Oxford match from 88.. Hans, Wiggy, Cox and Dugard etc.. The crowd looks 'huge' in comparison to the final days there.. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cityrebel 2,960 Posted July 22, 2020 3 hours ago, mikebv said: On Youtube now is a full BV v Oxford match from 88.. Hans, Wiggy, Cox and Dugard etc.. The crowd looks 'huge' in comparison to the final days there.. I went to the last ever top flight meeting there in 2007. Despite it being a local derby against Reading, the crowd was awful. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve roberts 9,242 Posted July 22, 2020 12 minutes ago, cityrebel said: I went to the last ever top flight meeting there in 2007. Despite it being a local derby against Reading, the crowd was awful. I was no longer an attendee after re-locating some years previous and I have to say that the team in the last couple of years was pretty dire. and the whole Rickardsson thing left a sour taste in one's mouth. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
