Jaizer 2,856 Posted June 29, 2022 Thought might've gone for bigger track but might be constrained by the size of the site. Can maybe have wider bends with no dug track. Anyway magic news, and just as easy to get to from the west. Look forward to visiting Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
proud panther 1,504 Posted June 29, 2022 15 minutes ago, Beirao said: Fine news but why the 260 metre track . Surely a bigger one of around 300 metres would be better. Bloody hell, has Shovlar changed his name on here lol. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
proud panther 1,504 Posted June 29, 2022 (edited) With the problems facing a few current venues, this is brilliant news. With Northside making amazing progress, maybe there is a bit of hope for Panthers finding a new home. Edited June 29, 2022 by proud panther 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HGould 2,213 Posted June 29, 2022 Great news for one of the friendliest of Clubs. Hopefully they can be ready for April / May 2023 or would at a push may it be possible to start at Armadale and then move if new venue was a few months late?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scoobydoo 2,253 Posted June 29, 2022 13 minutes ago, proud panther said: With the problems facing a few current venues, this is brilliant news. With Northside making amazing progress, maybe there is a bit of hope for Panthers finding a new home. Peterborough doesn't have an owner who will have the fight in him for a new site ,he would be happier perhaps using the AFA for both his teams Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
proud panther 1,504 Posted June 29, 2022 16 minutes ago, scoobydoo said: Peterborough doesn't have an owner who will have the fight in him for a new site ,he would be happier perhaps using the AFA for both his teams Sadly, I think you are right. Can't imagine watching Panthers at the bird cage, to be honest. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Noelinho 916 Posted June 29, 2022 Great news. I’m guessing the realistic date is going to be 2024, but this announcement came remarkably quickly in truth. Probably a good thing the new track will clearly be closer to Edinburgh than Glasgow too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ruckerroo 792 Posted June 29, 2022 Excellent news . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jaizer 2,856 Posted June 29, 2022 Wonder if the supreme being will be doing shuttles between Northside and Edinburgh for the next year Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,333 Posted June 29, 2022 Fantastic News for Monarchs Management and fans,hopefully with the basics in place Monarchs can run I 2023.Also well done to West Lothian Council for recognising the Monarchs situation and being Pro -active,something Edinburgh Council should hold their head in shame for over the last 25-30 years. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
screm 8,050 Posted June 29, 2022 Great to see some positive news on speedway, well done to all involved to get this done. See you in 2023 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Bump 254 Posted June 29, 2022 1 hour ago, Beirao said: Fine news but why the 260 metre track . Surely a bigger one of around 300 metres would be better. Well we’d all like a bigger one, wouldn’t we? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Biffa 84 Posted June 29, 2022 Redcar is only 11 metres bigger, so surely it’s the shape not the size. Lol 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss 10,758 Posted June 29, 2022 (edited) Great news. The piece says about the track being 'internationally certified' so you'd imagine it will be something more akin to Midenhall than Armadale with shorter straights and more sweeping bends. Congratulations to all involved. Hopefully there will be a stronger sport for Edinburghs new track to be part of along with Northside, Eastbourne etc with enough customers and riders to make things viable. Edited June 29, 2022 by Bagpuss Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HGould 2,213 Posted June 29, 2022 30 minutes ago, screm said: Great to see some positive news on speedway, well done to all involved to get this done. See you in 2023 Don't get the obsession with big tracks that often deliver spread out processional racing. Surely a track similar length to Armadale and Redcar built to modern requirements with shorter straights and sweeping turns is ideal. Besides if wishing to retain most of the current 1 to 7 surely give them like for like as opposed to something totally alien. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites