Swindon 2019

[A ORLOV 8,628]

5 minutes ago, Alan_Jones said:

The Compound is accessed from the Paddock so that pretty much says it's the dogs' area.

So where is the area for all the speedway equipment then, or the kennels etc.  These plans look to be like many of the others there have been with lack of detail.

[Aces51 2,778]

1 hour ago, A ORLOV said:

So where is the area for all the speedway equipment then, or the kennels etc.  These plans look to be like many of the others there have been with lack of detail.

As you say nowhere for the tractor(s), track grading equipment, water bowser etc., or shale store and only 16 pit spaces. Presumably, not expecting any FIM events or junior second half racing.

[A ORLOV 8,628]

10 minutes ago, Aces51 said:

As you say nowhere for the tractor(s), track grading equipment, water bowser etc., or shale store and only 16 pit spaces. Presumably, not expecting any FIM events or junior second half racing.

Definitely no FIM events, the reduced spectator limit will put paid to that. 

[Aces51 2,778]

The good news is that something is happening. The main battle is to get Swindon to the tapes with a secure future. If that happens I'm sure the fans will be happy. Other issues are icing on the cake.

Edited October 26, 2018 by Aces51

[Skidder1 7,636]

Am I viewing the revised plan correctly? I'm not that familiar with the site lay-out other than from an occasional visiting fan perspective.

 So the new track will effectively be at right angle to the existing one, with the stands etc at the end where the pits currently are and a new acoustic noise barrier around the whole site?!

Or am I looking at it all wrong.

[Starman2006 2,354]

5 hours ago, A ORLOV said:

So where is the area for all the speedway equipment then, or the kennels etc.  These plans look to be like many of the others there have been with lack of detail.

And lack of comunication by the sounds of it.

[A ORLOV 8,628]

21 minutes ago, Skidder1 said:

Am I viewing the revised plan correctly? I'm not that familiar with the site lay-out other than from an occasional visiting fan perspective.

 So the new track will effectively be at right angle to the existing one, with the stands etc at the end where the pits currently are and a new acoustic noise barrier around the whole site?!

Or am I looking at it all wrong.

The track is in the same place and position as now but will be shortened by about 15 or 20 mtr which will be taken off the present bend 1 and 2 end.  As you look at the plan the stand and pits is where the present stand is between bend 1 and 4, ie the main straight and the pits will be near bend 1.  To get into the stadium you will come off the same road as now but turn into the where the present pit entrance is, walk or drive past bends 3 and 4 to the entrance into the stadium which will be on its southern side.

[THE DEAN MACHINE 4,740]

3 hours ago, A ORLOV said:

The track is in the same place and position as now but will be shortened by about 15 or 20 mtr which will be taken off the present bend 1 and 2 end.  As you look at the plan the stand and pits is where the present stand is between bend 1 and 4, ie the main straight and the pits will be near bend 1.  To get into the stadium you will come off the same road as now but turn into the where the present pit entrance is, walk or drive past bends 3 and 4 to the entrance into the stadium which will be on its southern side.

Surely it’s bend 3-4 where it’s being shortened , that’s where the houses are 

[INCOGNITO 357]

38 minutes ago, THE DEAN MACHINE said:

Surely it’s bend 3-4 where it’s being shortened , that’s where the houses are 

No it's bends 1 & 2 and the pits being moved to turn one as the pits area is already in the boundary set for houses and part of the pits is taped off as out of area. 

[MattK 3,447]

10 hours ago, THE DEAN MACHINE said:

Surely it’s bend 3-4 where it’s being shortened , that’s where the houses are 

Common sense would suggest that moving the track away from the housing as much as possible would be the best approach, but no, they are bringing in the first and second bends.

[THE DEAN MACHINE 4,740]

6 minutes ago, MattK said:

Common sense would suggest that moving the track away from the housing as much as possible would be the best approach, but no, they are bringing in the first and second bends.

That’s just ridiculous , there are no houses on the 1st and second bend (yet) still not convinced this is happening anyway

[MattK 3,447]

2 minutes ago, THE DEAN MACHINE said:

That’s just ridiculous , there are no houses on the 1st and second bend (yet) still not convinced this is happening anyway

The long term plan is that houses will ultimately be built at the first/second bend end, but as you say, this whole stadium redevelopment is pie in the sky so moving the track away from the existing houses might at least buy us a couple more seasons of racing.

[cityrebel 2,960]

13 hours ago, MattK said:

The long term plan is that houses will ultimately be built at the first/second bend end, but as you say, this whole stadium redevelopment is pie in the sky so moving the track away from the existing houses might at least buy us a couple more seasons of racing.

Fair point.

[Skidder1 7,636]

On 10/26/2018 at 1:31 PM, A ORLOV said:

So where is the area for all the speedway equipment then, or the kennels etc.  These plans look to be like many of the others there have been with lack of detail.

The plan shows a 'compound barn' which would surely house equipment and hardware etc?

[A ORLOV 8,628]

1 minute ago, Skidder1 said:

The plan shows a 'compound barn' which would surely house equipment and hardware etc?

Which I think would be the case but then where are all the dogs kept or inspected, you cannot have one barn for both, the plans are as questionable as previous ones appeared to be.