Gunner85 603 Posted September 10, 2019 (edited) I have seen some great racing at Peterborough. particularly the World Cup a number of seasons ago. A tragedy if they disappear Edited September 10, 2019 by Gunner85 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waytogo28 2,054 Posted September 11, 2019 On 9/9/2019 at 2:48 PM, Method said: I cannot see anyone relocating the Speedway track, the cost involved in this coupled with the dwindling numbers going each week is likely render it a non starter. This could and does apply to the vast majority of UK tracks where the possibility exists for using the land for other uses inc housing / business. The dwindling numbers attending is going to be the final nail in the coffin of UK speedway. Less fixtures, less paying supporters can only result in one thing. Not only at Peterborough. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeilWatson 1,988 Posted September 11, 2019 18 hours ago, wealdstone said: Although some now claim to the contrary Messrs Rathbone and Watson were adamant that they ran without incurring any debt Anyone claiming to the contrary is wrong. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wee Eck 703 Posted September 11, 2019 1 hour ago, NeilWatson said: Anyone claiming to the contrary is wrong. But maybe helped by the money paid by Toruń to use Jack Holder? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wealdstone 3,454 Posted September 11, 2019 3 hours ago, Wee Eck said: But maybe helped by the money paid by Toruń to use Jack Holder? Stupid post 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wee Eck 703 Posted September 11, 2019 7 hours ago, wealdstone said: Stupid post Why? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IronScorpion 1,407 Posted September 12, 2019 “The Showground will remain fully operational until at least the end of 2022, with all facilities open for business until that point. “From 2023 onwards it is likely there will be a phased withdrawal of facilities at the Showground over a number of years starting from the edges of the Showground. So 2/3 years for the speedway seems about right to me... Isn't the stadium almost in the centre of the showground? Does this mean that the whole area will be made smaller with the perimeter fencing brought in to develop the area for whatever means? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Method 21 Posted September 12, 2019 1 hour ago, IronScorpion said: “The Showground will remain fully operational until at least the end of 2022, with all facilities open for business until that point. “From 2023 onwards it is likely there will be a phased withdrawal of facilities at the Showground over a number of years starting from the edges of the Showground. So 2/3 years for the speedway seems about right to me... Isn't the stadium almost in the centre of the showground? Does this mean that the whole area will be made smaller with the perimeter fencing brought in to develop the area for whatever means? Yeah the speedway track and grandstand is pretty much in the center. I would guess that bringing the fencing inwards and selling off the outskirts in sections would make the most sense. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jenga 2,998 Posted September 12, 2019 (edited) once that perimeter fence goes up. there will be no access to joe public as it could contravene health and safety in or around a building site . going by the look of the centre green (ish ) on tv , it looks like they have started the work already . what a pig sty that was ! Edited September 12, 2019 by jenga Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Method 21 Posted September 12, 2019 7 minutes ago, jenga said: once that perimeter fence goes up. there will be no access to joe public as it could contravene health and safety in or around a building site . going by the look of the centre green (ish ) on tv , it looks like they have started the work already . what a pig sty that was ! That was due to a rather large circus size tent being there for 4 weeks for an event. There was a stage inside as well as many many people. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jenga 2,998 Posted September 12, 2019 1 hour ago, Method said: That was due to a rather large circus size tent being there for 4 weeks for an event. There was a stage inside as well as many many people. thought someone had painted the grass brown . o well . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted September 12, 2019 (edited) On 9/11/2019 at 8:01 AM, waytogo28 said: This could and does apply to the vast majority of UK tracks where the possibility exists for using the land for other uses inc housing / business. The dwindling numbers attending is going to be the final nail in the coffin of UK speedway. Less fixtures, less paying supporters can only result in one thing. Not only at Peterborough. A comment that deserves thought. Edited September 12, 2019 by Guest spelling error Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevehone 3,425 Posted September 12, 2019 9 hours ago, IronScorpion said: Isn't the stadium almost in the centre of the showground? at a guess i'd say that as the Arena is staying, they will class that as the centre and include all the carpark space behind .. as a possible excuse anyway Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeilWatson 1,988 Posted September 12, 2019 (edited) The first image shows tenting over the main ring, the second (much older) image gives an indication of where the track sits on the site, incidentally the disused car track can be seen at the bottom of the second image. Edited September 12, 2019 by NeilWatson Added second image Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevehone 3,425 Posted September 12, 2019 i was just being faceious Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
