RobMcCaffery 2,752 Posted November 22, 2021 10 hours ago, 25yearfan said: And many more famous old teams that even in todays lean times would still draw a viable crowd! While I appreciate the role Iwades played in providing a place for speedway riders to hone their skills since the early 70's, its not ideal as a League venue with its limited spectator facilities. But while Central Park was nigh on perfect as a Kentish League venue it looks like that option could be closed off for now, so Iwade will be able to fill in and will help to boost numbers in the National League. I feel the Kent Kings belong at Central Park so any NL team operating out of Iwade should be called the Sittingbourne Crusaders which is what previous 3rd tier teams at Iwade have been called. Yes spectator accommodation is basic, but so were Buxton and Linlithgow. I agree with the name. Some of you may be interested to know that the revived, nomadic Rye House team of 1999 nearly had a temporary home at Iwade. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimsboy 58 Posted November 25, 2021 On 11/21/2021 at 2:23 PM, M.D said: There should be some news in a week or so but Championship is ruled out until 2023 NDL team then? Or just the open meetings that have been mentioned? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FinnThomsen 10 Posted November 25, 2021 43 minutes ago, Jimsboy said: NDL team then? Or just the open meetings that have been mentioned? NDL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimsboy 58 Posted November 25, 2021 17 minutes ago, FinnThomsen said: NDL Brilliant look forward to Speedway at Arlington 2022 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M.D 462 Posted November 25, 2021 1 hour ago, Jimsboy said: NDL team then? Or just the open meetings that have been mentioned? Sad to say we won't be running NL in 2022 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimsboy 58 Posted November 25, 2021 47 minutes ago, M.D said: Sad to say we won't be running NL in 2022 Thanks for clearing that up. Be Iwade then in 2022 for speedway fix. Hopefully back at Arlington 2023 MD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M.D 462 Posted November 25, 2021 37 minutes ago, Jimsboy said: Thanks for clearing that up. Be Iwade then in 2022 for speedway fix. Hopefully back at Arlington 2023 MD We will be back 2023.. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
teaboy279 1,038 Posted November 30, 2021 Breaking News** Si Kellow, the new promoter confirms Kent will be racing at Iwade in the NDL in 2022 via Facebook. Some will point out its a massive step backwards from where we were a few months ago, to those I say it's a massive step forward from where we were yesterday.. League Speedway in Kent lives on. 15 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cityrebel 2,960 Posted November 30, 2021 3 hours ago, teaboy279 said: Breaking News** Si Kellow, the new promoter confirms Kent will be racing at Iwade in the NDL in 2022 via Facebook. Some will point out its a massive step backwards from where we were a few months ago, to those I say it's a massive step forward from where we were yesterday.. League Speedway in Kent lives on. Great news for fans in the South East. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Diamonds85 698 Posted November 30, 2021 Brilliant news can someone tell me what the track and stadium is like at Iwade? Heard it's pretty small and no stands... but it's better than no track at all!! Cant wait to go visit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cityrebel 2,960 Posted November 30, 2021 39 minutes ago, Diamonds85 said: Brilliant news can someone tell me what the track and stadium is like at Iwade? Heard it's pretty small and no stands... but it's better than no track at all!! Cant wait to go visit It's a great little track, always well prepared. I was a regular there in the conference league days. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sings4Speedway 3,246 Posted November 30, 2021 Great news and hats off to all those who stuck their neck out to make it happen. Iwade may not be luxurious but the racing is good. Plenty of challenges ahead but weekend racing in the South East could prove to be quite successful venture. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimsboy 58 Posted December 1, 2021 Great news look forward to few trips to Iwade in 2022. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ramsbottom 10 Posted December 1, 2021 As stated before, Iwade is a good little track. You will just have to put up with the basic facilities there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hawks 1975 69 Posted December 1, 2021 Great news, but wrap up warm - it can howl across Iwade! But then it did nearly every night at Arena/Lakeside....... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
