IronScorpion 1,399 Posted April 13, 2022 Good luck to all involved tonight & hope it is an entertaining meeting for all the punters. Shame, as others have said, it is not being streamed, even by BSN, as being a sell out for a reopening after 15 years. It could be difficult for most teams riders as having no set up information in these early meetings(unless guest appearances) so Oxford should hold an advantage for these early meetings. Even though it is 15 years, would it be worthwhile to tap up Tai, Joe Haines or Byron Becker who last rode there in '07 for info? Just Joking. I have not found any information of track size, shape or whether it is similar to other tracks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jaizer 2,798 Posted April 13, 2022 Best of luck to everyone for a successful relaunch. With no home advantage as a brand new track, despite Scunthorpe's away issues could be pretty close. I'll go 49-41 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IronScorpion 1,399 Posted April 13, 2022 Oxford have had a P & P day incorporating 2 rider races. I am pretty sure they will not have turned out for an hour of photos & a quick spin but with Crump & Nicholls involved, it would have turned into a 3 or 4 hour full on practice, set ups & racing lines session. Even the junior riders have come out & said racing lines will develop out wide & dive bombing into turn 1 could make overtaking opportunities. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jaizer 2,798 Posted April 13, 2022 Also good to see mentioned on the BBC sport website https://www.bbc.com/sport/speedway/61078406 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IronScorpion 1,399 Posted April 13, 2022 Up North, Birmingham have had 2 showers in the last few hours, 1 tropical as 1 poster put it & their meeting is now off. After going to the rain radar website, I noticed the rain headed eastwards but there looked to have a few showers passing over or around Oxford. I hope all is still well & good to go(decent track staff?) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brianbuck 928 Posted April 13, 2022 Best wishes to everyone associated with Oxford for a triumphant return. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lefty 1,255 Posted April 13, 2022 'DIDDY' David Hamilton wished Oxford Speedway all the best on his BOOM Radio slot this afternoon. Thumbs up to him and to everyone at Cowley this evening. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iris123 20,855 Posted April 13, 2022 (edited) 25 minutes ago, Lefty said: 'DIDDY' David Hamilton wished Oxford Speedway all the best on his BOOM Radio slot this afternoon. Thumbs up to him and to everyone at Cowley this evening. Crikey !! Didn't know he was still going.... used to do the speedway at Wembley way back Anyway, Oxford was the last track i visited in the UK !! Wish them all the best for the future, and maybe i might get to visit again this year or next Edited April 13, 2022 by iris123 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Col 849 Posted April 13, 2022 Many fond memories of Cheetahs visits to Dudley Wood in the 80's, hope everything goes well tonight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jaizer 2,798 Posted April 13, 2022 Bit over eagerness from home boys early on? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IronScorpion 1,399 Posted April 13, 2022 Some riders (experience) pays off, others do not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve roberts 9,241 Posted April 14, 2022 My brother was very impressed with what he saw...well done to all those who got speedway back at Cowley! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Technik 462 Posted April 14, 2022 The first meeting done & dust free (mostly). Some good racing with places swapping on a regular basis. It would not be fair to find fault after all concerned put in a sterling effort. this was the first night & a lot was going on with all sorts of presentations the biggest of course the return of Hans Nielsen to Cowley. I think next week will be run swifter & hopefully in front of another big crowd. Get your tickets early it could sell out again with the current champions on track 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss 10,687 Posted April 14, 2022 Well done Oxford and congratulations to all for a successful return! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Shovlar 10,424 Posted April 14, 2022 Heard it was reported that over half of tickets for next week have now sold and it’s expected to sell out before the day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites