andout 649 Posted February 7, 2022 1 hour ago, norbold said: Thanks. You've made me feel really old now as I've seen speedway at all of those! Same for me......Question for you Norbold......I remember going to Kings Oak in 1960, eight years before the big celebration there and I would swear there was a grandstand still there, was I dreaming? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norbold 7,100 Posted February 7, 2022 40 minutes ago, andout said: Same for me......Question for you Norbold......I remember going to Kings Oak in 1960, eight years before the big celebration there and I would swear there was a grandstand still there, was I dreaming? No, the stand was still there then. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
25yearfan 476 Posted February 8, 2022 (edited) Stamford Bridge, been there for football but the speedway shut not long before I was born! I've always thought that High Beech would make an ideal National League track in modern times. Something basic like Buxton and small like Plymouth would do little damage to the forest I reckon? Edited February 18, 2022 by 25yearfan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norbold 7,100 Posted February 8, 2022 58 minutes ago, 25yearfan said: I've always thought that High Beech would make an ideal National League track in modern times. Something basic like Buxton and small like Plymouth would little damage to the forest I reckon? Lot of work to do. The track isn't there any more, though you can still see the outline of where it was. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TonyMac 720 Posted February 9, 2022 (edited) Norwich Harringay New Cross Sydney Showground Costa Mesa Edited February 9, 2022 by TonyMac Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoundTheBoards 271 Posted February 9, 2022 (edited) West Ham White City Crewe Hampden Park Liverpool Edited February 10, 2022 by RoundTheBoards Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andout 649 Posted February 9, 2022 2 hours ago, TonyMac said: Norwich Harringay New Cross Sydney Showground Costa Mesa You can still go to one those Tony.......Costa Mesa reopening again this year.......And, I highly recommend it! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The White Knight 9,039 Posted February 18, 2022 On 8/17/2021 at 6:04 AM, Halifaxtiger said: I can tell I am getting old because a number of the tracks mentioned I have been to. 5 for me : Nelson, Trelawny, Romford, Crewe, New Cross. You never mentioned Sunderland HT. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve roberts 9,242 Posted February 18, 2022 7 minutes ago, The White Knight said: You never mentioned Sunderland HT. I had the chance to go to Sunderland in 1973 but my relations weren't speedway orientated! I have since passed the stadium on a couple of occasions when passing by. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The White Knight 9,039 Posted February 18, 2022 7 hours ago, steve roberts said: I had the chance to go to Sunderland in 1973 but my relations weren't speedway orientated! I have since passed the stadium on a couple of occasions when passing by. The Boldon Stadium is still there, in great condition, but only for dogs. Sad really. A reasonable distance from housing - it could be ideal. Closed twice, once (1964) by in order to strengthen the Wolverhampton/Newcastle Teams. Second time by rank bad management of the early part of the 1974 Season. Towards the end of that season Mrs. Liz Taylor (Berwick Promoter) attempted to take over. By then it was too late - the crowds had dwindled and did not return in numbers. I will always be grateful to Mrs. Taylor for trying. Always easier to lose supporters than gain them. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BOBBATH 466 Posted February 19, 2022 White Knight-how true-do you think anyone will take a chance on the Boldon circuit again? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
