eric i 610 Posted July 11, 2021 (edited) Is there any chance the speedway track could be widened at all? I know there is Kart track on the centre green and dog track on the outside but even if its only half a metre on the inside of the corner its worth doing. Edited July 11, 2021 by eric i Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve roberts 9,242 Posted July 11, 2021 2 hours ago, eric i said: Is there any chance the speedway track could be widened at all? I know there is Kart track on the centre green and dog track on the outside but even if its only half a metre on the inside of the corner its worth doing. Certainly when Hans joined the "Cheetahs" the entrance and exit to the bends were brought in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SSL84 541 Posted July 12, 2021 Can be done easily if the drainage is not to close to the kerbs , think also they would have to put in a new 5ft fence for speedway to return. If they did take the corners in ,it could be a great race track with lots of lines. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve roberts 9,242 Posted July 29, 2021 My brother has been sending me some great images of work in progress at Cowley Stadium. Unfortunately I'm unable to download picturs but it all looks very promising! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pieman72 588 Posted July 30, 2021 On 2/24/2017 at 4:40 PM, Norfolk Bear said: Why has no promoter looked at reviving this venue where it appears that the Council actually want it re opening ? Would you put up the finance with the VSPL on board? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt Davis 156 Posted August 9, 2021 Some really excellent work going on at the stadium, which I’ve been proud to be apart of. For those not following the progress on Facebook, here is a recent image of the current status of the track 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racin Jason 72 1,272 Posted August 9, 2021 Well done to everyone involved. What a fantastic effort 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve roberts 9,242 Posted August 9, 2021 1 hour ago, Matt Davis said: Some really excellent work going on at the stadium, which I’ve been proud to be apart of. For those not following the progress on Facebook, here is a recent image of the current status of the track Well done Matt! remember you from my Oxford days! Have you still got the Cheetahs Skol jacket I gave you? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt Davis 156 Posted August 9, 2021 (edited) 4 hours ago, steve roberts said: Well done Matt! remember you from my Oxford days! Have you still got the Cheetahs Skol jacket I gave you? Yes absolutely still got it! I remember you well Steve, been a few years now! It’s been great fun using the digger to clear the track along amongst other jobs, along with the other volunteers and full time staff Who would’ve thought it all those years ago when I walked round to the third bend to meet you as a 14? year old boy! Edited August 9, 2021 by Matt Davis Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve roberts 9,242 Posted August 10, 2021 7 hours ago, Matt Davis said: Yes absolutely still got it! I remember you well Steve, been a few years now! It’s been great fun using the digger to clear the track along amongst other jobs, along with the other volunteers and full time staff Who would’ve thought it all those years ago when I walked round to the third bend to meet you as a 14? year old boy! Yes it all seems so long ago now! If I was still living in Oxford I would be there helping out like a shot. I did get involved during the last "Save Our Stadium" campaign in 1976! Keep up the good work! I've seen many photos of the work being done and it's a great credit to you all! Take care! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marko 956 Posted August 10, 2021 This is very heart warming, on the fact of it everything is still pretty much in place, a bit more work and you could run practice on that track no problem. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest compost Posted August 10, 2021 Can't tell from that picture but is there any track (Speedway) lighting ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KIRKYLANE 534 Posted August 10, 2021 Would be great to see Oxford back. Hope it happens Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt Davis 156 Posted August 10, 2021 1 hour ago, compost said: Can't tell from that picture but is there any track (Speedway) lighting ? Yes there are, we tried the lights on the first and second bend a few weeks back and 8 of them even still work! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
