screm 7,988 Posted February 12, 2021 If speedway is to return to Odsal then I don't see as a track to be used occasionly for the bigger meeting, be it BSPA or FIM meetings. We already have the NSS for that, so that will leave a return for league racing where I honestly dont see enough support for that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss 10,686 Posted February 12, 2021 57 minutes ago, screm said: If speedway is to return to Odsal then I don't see as a track to be used occasionly for the bigger meeting, be it BSPA or FIM meetings. We already have the NSS for that, so that will leave a return for league racing where I honestly dont see enough support for that. The advantage it has is its big capacity, maybe I’m being nostalgic but having big meetings back there would be pretty awesome. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
f-s-p 832 Posted February 12, 2021 (edited) 4 hours ago, Sings4Speedway said: Great progress for the stadium but i hate stock car fences around speedway tracks - EDIT: Edited February 12, 2021 by f-s-p Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
noaksey 342 Posted February 12, 2021 Isn't there some regulation about how far structures need to be from the fence? What is the situation with the hospitality building there? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob B 1,245 Posted February 13, 2021 15 hours ago, noaksey said: Isn't there some regulation about how far structures need to be from the fence? What is the situation with the hospitality building there? There is the minimum distance required but will need some big pads on the supports. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray Stadia 1,062 Posted February 13, 2021 7 hours ago, Rob B said: There is the minimum distance required but will need some big pads on the supports. I hope they will be using heavy heavy duty cable for the cars? If a car goes into a support, it could surely bring the lot down! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SSL84 541 Posted February 13, 2021 31 minutes ago, Ray Stadia said: I hope they will be using heavy heavy duty cable for the cars? If a car goes into a support, it could surely bring the lot down! Think you will find its solid meatel fence the same as at kings Lynn. But will still need padding for speedway that's for sure don't know about cars Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob B 1,245 Posted February 13, 2021 55 minutes ago, Trackerman48 said: Think you will find its solid meatel fence the same as at kings Lynn. But will still need padding for speedway that's for sure don't know about cars Not quite, its steel rope with steel plate in front of it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foamfence 2,917 Posted February 13, 2021 No problem for Stockcars but I thought there had to be a space behind the fence for Speedway, that looks like a death trap to me, where it goes right up to the hospitality lounge. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss 10,686 Posted February 13, 2021 Maybe it’s the camera angle but the third/fourth bends look much narrower than I expected, has the hospitality building encroached onto the old circuit? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob B 1,245 Posted February 13, 2021 1 hour ago, Bagpuss said: Maybe it’s the camera angle but the third/fourth bends look much narrower than I expected, has the hospitality building encroached onto the old circuit? I think its slightly narrower but not that much. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SSL84 541 Posted February 14, 2021 10 hours ago, Rob B said: I think its slightly narrower but not that much. Don't think anyone will be brave enough to start speedway up at Bradford? But the state of speedway at the minute who knows ' hope I'm wrong. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phillwhitewasmad 1,483 Posted February 14, 2021 2 hours ago, Trackerman48 said: Don't think anyone will be brave enough to start speedway up at Bradford? But the state of speedway at the minute who knows ' hope I'm wrong. A group seriously interested in reviving speedway have been in conversation with the stock car people. Sticking point is the landlords estimation of the value he requires per meeting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skodaman 192 Posted February 14, 2021 15 hours ago, foamfence said: No problem for Stockcars but I thought there had to be a space behind the fence for Speedway, that looks like a death trap to me, where it goes right up to the hospitality lounge. If it is considered a new track, then there should be a 2 metre safety gap between the fence and the spectators i believe. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tyretrax 2,240 Posted February 14, 2021 15 hours ago, Rob B said: Not quite, its steel rope with steel plate in front of it. Does that not make it a solid steel fence? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites