OveFundinFan 4,142 Posted July 25, 2017 The new BV track was built within the confines of established buildings or other sports facilities. Morton and Gordon designed the best track they could within those confines, and what a brilliant job they did. On the other hand, it seems Leicester missed a trick at Beaumont Park. They seem to have the space and a blank canvess, but not enough thought put into the design of the track, if there had been then perhaps Leicester would have been another "BV" and up for consideration for major FIM events. Sad really. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ch958 2,395 Posted July 26, 2017 Odsal had 37 k there for the final I saw. Not really an option now but there you had capacity and track suitable for major events. The RL team is up and down like a yoyo and must wonder about GP/WTC income it has lost. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*JJ 512 Posted July 26, 2017 On the other hand, it seems Leicester missed a trick at Beaumont Park. They seem to have the space and a blank canvess, but not enough thought put into the design of the track, if there had been then perhaps Leicester would have been another "BV" and up for consideration for major FIM events. Sad really. Plenty of thought went into the track, but Hemsley got it wrong. Probably why Ermolenko fell out with him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
britmet 233 Posted July 26, 2017 (edited) Odsal had 37 k there for the final I saw. Not really an option now but there you had capacity and track suitable for major events. The RL team is up and down like a yoyo and must wonder about GP/WTC income it has lost. . Odsal, - there was a stadium ! Built with a 120,000 capacity, set a 102,000 record (for Rugby in 1954) and its speedway record of 47,000 in 1947. I remember driving spirally down the bowl to the pits in the 1970 period. Edited July 26, 2017 by britmet 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BBSC 56 Posted July 26, 2017 Berwick 4,100 unsure it that includes bends Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve roberts 9,246 Posted July 26, 2017 Cowley Stadium attracted a reported 10,000 for the Australia vs. Poland International in 1973...but personally I think that was an over estimation although it was packed solid I remember! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mickthemuppet 976 Posted July 26, 2017 As Ipswich have had up to 15,000 for world stock car finals and now have addition seating on the bacK straight surely this is higher than any Speedway track in UK Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
longlivefrankie 458 Posted July 26, 2017 Newport's Somerton park allegedly had 20,000 for a Great Britain v Soviet Russia test match in 1965, I was there but only 7 so can't remember a thing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike.Butler 601 Posted July 26, 2017 the (london) olympic stadium might hold a few more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marksman 536 Posted July 26, 2017 Derwent Park has an official capacity of 10,000, would be a bit less for the speedway as certain parts at the front get cordoned off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
teaboy279 1,038 Posted July 26, 2017 Kent has 2000 seats, not sure on total capacity but must be in the 6k - 10k range. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A ORLOV 8,628 Posted July 27, 2017 Kent has 2000 seats, not sure on total capacity but must be in the 6k - 10k range. And what is the average number watching a meeting please ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ch958 2,395 Posted July 27, 2017 And what is the average number watching a meeting please ? 6 - 10 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The White Knight 9,039 Posted July 27, 2017 6 - 10 Now that made me laugh ch958. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Catalan 717 Posted July 29, 2017 3900, actually. http://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/districts/poole/8437263.Speedway_stadium_chiefs_explain__fiasco__over_tickets_for_final/ Beat me to it. Was only discussing capacity with stadium manager recently. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites