Rayleigh 362 Posted August 24, 2018 1 hour ago, cityrebel said: All the time the present incumbents are still on site, the track will remained unlicensed. The stadium ownership is the biggest obstacle to overcome, if professional Speedway is to be staged there again. Whilst it may be problem for the current owners to granted a licence by the BSPA , I believe another promoter could cook up a deal to run at the stadium and BMR would revert to being landlords. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cityrebel 2,960 Posted August 24, 2018 14 minutes ago, Rayleigh said: Whilst it may be problem for the current owners to granted a licence by the BSPA , I believe another promoter could cook up a deal to run at the stadium and BMR would revert to being landlords. Let's hope so. It's getting increasingly difficult to find any speedway to watch in the South East. At least Len still stages regular meetings at Kent. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,617 Posted August 24, 2018 Just for the uninitiated who owns the stadium and who are the Speedway Promoters? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian 63 Posted August 24, 2018 6 minutes ago, Skidder1 said: Just for the uninitiated who owns the stadium and who are the Speedway Promoters? Speedway stadium and kart track behind are on a long lease to BMR, who were also the speedway promotion. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rayleigh 362 Posted August 26, 2018 Hi Startline Sid, Please read the Barraiders comments on the Championship page. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
startline sid 157 Posted August 29, 2018 On 8/26/2018 at 11:04 AM, Rayleigh said: Hi Startline Sid, Please read the Barraiders comments on the Championship page. ok see what you mean - nothing about it on Lakeside website (still not surprised by that as this sport is not re known for keeping fans informed of anything) - we will see what happens Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cityrebel 2,960 Posted August 29, 2018 (edited) Lakeside host Peterborough at home in the ko cup on 29/9. I presume this meeting will be staged at Arena Essex, unless someone knows something I don't. Edited August 29, 2018 by cityrebel Spelling mistake Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rayleigh 362 Posted August 29, 2018 48 minutes ago, cityrebel said: Lakeside host Peterborough at home in the ko cup on 29/9. I presume this meeting will be staged at Arena Essex, unless someone knows something I don't. I see the 29th September is a Saturday and I thought Lakeside said they would not ride host a meeting at the Arena Essex Raceway on a Saturday "confused" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cityrebel 2,960 Posted August 29, 2018 35 minutes ago, Rayleigh said: I see the 29th September is a Saturday and I thought Lakeside said they would not ride host a meeting at the Arena Essex Raceway on a Saturday "confused" They have rode 2 there already this season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris116 754 Posted August 29, 2018 The Rolling Thunder Show, car racing, has a fixture for Ninja Sprints Southern Championship, Stock Rods, Superstox, Junior Hot Rods, RTS Hot Rods, Euro Rods and Thunder Cars which could be interesting or could point to the speedway not being at Arena Essex! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
barraider 55 Posted August 29, 2018 If the 14th September is the last meeting at Lakeside before moving, i would thought Mr Cook should have informed fans to promote this and also relay information on the other remaining home fixtures and location? Track staff have been informed there is a speedway meeting on sat 15th at rye house 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rayleigh 362 Posted August 31, 2018 Hi Startline Sid, Finally its official see you on the 14th. Whilst Im delighted to get to go to Rye House Stadium again spare a thought what the poor Lakeside fans feel about the demise of their track, clearly I know this feeling all to well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
STEVEHOLS54 380 Posted August 31, 2018 3 hours ago, Rayleigh said: Hi Startline Sid, Finally its official see you on the 14th. Whilst Im delighted to get to go to Rye House Stadium again spare a thought what the poor Lakeside fans feel about the demise of their track, clearly I know this feeling all to well. i think next season is going to be an interesting one regarding RH. IF we go to say one big league or say 2 Leagues with one being top league and top Champ Clubs and second League being bottom Champ and N/L Clubs where will this put the new Rye House Hammers??? We know 3 riders also serve Swindon and are in effect their assets. Lawson also rides Somerset so where would that put Rye ?? Could it be that next season and to protect their preferred Saturday night racing (from a crowd perspective) maybe they could lose all 4 of those riders by or thus dropping into the weaker of what may be 2 Leagues with more of a NL make up of the team and some of the lower Champ riders??? Its an interesting thought but if we do go to the one league or as I mentioned a 2 league set up like above then can't see how Rye can keep in a |top league IF..... Swindon are continuing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,617 Posted August 31, 2018 Simples - just sign different riders! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rayleigh 362 Posted November 8, 2018 All very quiet on the 2019 plans, if there are any. As Elsie Partridge would say "if there is anybody out there, please say something" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites