KIRKYLANE 537 Posted August 31, 2021 Delighted to see a strong possibility of Oxford racing in 2022. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sidney the robin 4,735 Posted August 31, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, steve roberts said: How great it would be to stand on the third bend as of old however most of those I stood with are no longer with us including my much missed Dad. I actually loved Oxford’s track shop a terrific shop on bend two so that is where i watched mainly got quite a bit of my memorabilia from there.My first time there i think was for the Individual champions meeting and in the Hans era we used to go in the brilliant new restaurant .This was a real eye opener for me after being used to the shabby saying that you always got a good meal in the restaurant at Swindon.Also in the window leading up to the restaurant Mick Kilby sold some of his photographs there were some of the best photographs i have ever seen. Edited August 31, 2021 by Sidney the robin 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SSL84 541 Posted August 31, 2021 Just out of interest are there any more pictures of how the work on stadium and track are progressing? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cityrebel 2,960 Posted August 31, 2021 13 minutes ago, Trackerman48 said: Just out of interest are there any more pictures of how the work on stadium and track are progressing? I saw photos of speedway bikes down there the other week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BobC 664 Posted August 31, 2021 4 hours ago, Sidney the robin said: I actually loved Oxford’s track shop a terrific shop on bend two so that is where i watched mainly got quite a bit of my memorabilia from there.My first time there i think was for the Individual champions meeting and in the Hans era we used to go in the brilliant new restaurant .This was a real eye opener for me after being used to the shabby saying that you always got a good meal in the restaurant at Swindon.Also in the window leading up to the restaurant Mick Kilby sold some of his photographs there were some of the best photographs i have ever seen. Excellent that the Cheetahs appear to be on the road to a comeback. Really enjoyed the 2007 NL season. Glad you mention Mike Kilby. Swindon v Poole mid 70's. Before this, Martin Ashby v Tommy Jansson in the Golden Helmet. Great times. Mike had gone home after the Helmet races and before Ht8 and had returned with photos from that! As you say, great photos and smashing family. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
old bob at herne bay 828 Posted August 31, 2021 "Oxford Robins " has a certain tweet to it ..... why bother with Blunsdon Building Site ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lbw 869 Posted August 31, 2021 5 minutes ago, old bob at herne bay said: "Oxford Robins " has a certain tweet to it ..... why bother with Blunsdon Building Site ? Leigh Adams rode for both, Legend Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve roberts 9,242 Posted August 31, 2021 20 minutes ago, old bob at herne bay said: "Oxford Robins " has a certain tweet to it ..... why bother with Blunsdon Building Site ? Good grief nooooo! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grachan 7,352 Posted August 31, 2021 1 minute ago, steve roberts said: Good grief nooooo! I agree. That just wouldn't work. Remember the Eastbourne Dons? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cityrebel 2,960 Posted August 31, 2021 29 minutes ago, Grachan said: I agree. That just wouldn't work. Remember the Eastbourne Dons? West Ham Bombers was bad enough! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grachan 7,352 Posted August 31, 2021 8 minutes ago, cityrebel said: West Ham Bombers was bad enough! White City Rebels kind of worked though. Maybe because it wasn't Oxford's traditional nickname. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cityrebel 2,960 Posted August 31, 2021 7 minutes ago, Grachan said: White City Rebels kind of worked though. Maybe because it wasn't Oxford's traditional nickname. I never liked Hackney Kestrels either! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve roberts 9,242 Posted August 31, 2021 Scottish Monarchs never worked or caught the imagination of either Glasgow or Edinburgh fans. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tracy Bird 66 Posted August 31, 2021 Poole wildcats 2 wonderful seasons Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sotonian 610 Posted August 31, 2021 Boston Barracuda-Braves. Who thought a double barrelled nickname was a good idea? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
