Grachan 7,362 Posted April 8, 2019 32 minutes ago, Gresham78 said: Do we get a set of binoculars to view the new track? With a smaller circuit spectators will be even further away from it than they are now... Only on bends 1 & 2. I would imagine that won't be a great place to watch, but there's loads of other options. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grachan 7,362 Posted April 8, 2019 On 4/5/2019 at 8:37 PM, A ORLOV said: They have not got a balcony or window overlooking the track, they slipped up there It's interesting to see the difference between these house and the properties being built right next to Newbury racecourse. The fact that they overlook the course is seen as a selling point, and those that have a direct view of the course are actually more expensive. On race days people are out on their balconies watching. There's not the merest hint of houses being built there being any kind of threat to the racing. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iris123 20,997 Posted April 8, 2019 14 minutes ago, Grachan said: It's interesting to see the difference between these house and the properties being built right next to Newbury racecourse. The fact that they overlook the course is seen as a selling point, and those that have a direct view of the course are actually more expensive. On race days people are out on their balconies watching. There's not the merest hint of houses being built there being any kind of threat to the racing. Partly an image problem. It is the same with all the houses near Wimbledon tennis. They can make good money by renting them out for the Wimbledon fortnight or let people park on their property for good money every day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
auntie doris 2,342 Posted April 8, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, Grachan said: It's interesting to see the difference between these house and the properties being built right next to Newbury racecourse. The fact that they overlook the course is seen as a selling point, and those that have a direct view of the course are actually more expensive. On race days people are out on their balconies watching. There's not the merest hint of houses being built there being any kind of threat to the racing. Go to Newbury Races at least once a year, lovely views of course and surrounding countryside, unlike looking out at the scrapyard Stade De Lite up on Blunsdon Hill. One person i spoke to thought it would be full of hells angels and greabos, then i explained hardly any fans ride bikes! Edited April 8, 2019 by auntie doris Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grachan 7,362 Posted April 8, 2019 40 minutes ago, auntie doris said: Go to Newbury Races at least once a year, lovely views of course and surrounding countryside, unlike looking out at the Stade De Lite up on Blunsdon Hill. One person i spoke to thought it would be full of hells angels and grebos, then i explained hardly any fans ride bikes! I do wonder if it might be a good PR exercise to offer free admission to people who live on the adjacent estate. Get them onside, as it were. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray Stadia 1,071 Posted April 8, 2019 2 hours ago, auntie doris said: Go to Newbury Races at least once a year, lovely views of course and surrounding countryside, unlike looking out at the scrapyard Stade De Lite up on Blunsdon Hill. One person i spoke to thought it would be full of hells angels and greabos, then i explained hardly any fans ride bikes! I suppose it wouldn't help matters, if Swindon speedway changed their nickname to 'Sons of Anarchy'? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GWC 495 Posted April 8, 2019 Clock is ticking on Swindon as a viable track with housing so close. It will have to look elsewhere if it is to continue in the sport. A stand alone track in the area should be achievable ala Somerset surely. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A ORLOV 8,628 Posted April 8, 2019 47 minutes ago, GWC said: Clock is ticking on Swindon as a viable track with housing so close. It will have to look elsewhere if it is to continue in the sport. A stand alone track in the area should be achievable ala Somerset surely. If they do not like it there they should not have moved to the development. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reliant Robin 492 Posted April 8, 2019 1 hour ago, GWC said: Clock is ticking on Swindon as a viable track with housing so close. It will have to look elsewhere if it is to continue in the sport. A stand alone track in the area should be achievable ala Somerset surely. I think what is often overlooked with this type of comment is that the original plans for redevelopment did not include a speedway track at all. The Council made it quite clear that absolutely no redevelopment would be signed off unless it included a track for Swindon Speedway to continue racing on. Whilst there have been several changes of plans etc, the Council's backing seems to have remained a constant. One would hope that would continue should any complaints arise further down the line. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tsunami 10,219 Posted April 8, 2019 4 hours ago, GWC said: Clock is ticking on Swindon as a viable track with housing so close. It will have to look elsewhere if it is to continue in the sport. A stand alone track in the area should be achievable ala Somerset surely. Ironically it was in the 60's. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel Smith 5,666 Posted April 8, 2019 3 hours ago, A ORLOV said: If they do not like it there they should not have moved to the development. Correct and the legal system is moving onside with open air music and sporting venues. It is now the responsibility of the developer and agents to be frank and open with buyers and renters, if not, they are now liable and can be taken to court. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A ORLOV 8,628 Posted April 8, 2019 (edited) Meeting on 11th has been postponed. Edited April 8, 2019 by A ORLOV Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
screm 8,057 Posted April 8, 2019 Full story here http://swindon-speedway.com/news.php?extend.3222 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arnieg 3,649 Posted April 8, 2019 24 minutes ago, screm said: Full story here http://swindon-speedway.com/news.php?extend.3222 And the prize for the most predictable news story of the month goes to.... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
teaboy279 1,038 Posted April 8, 2019 56 minutes ago, screm said: Full story here http://swindon-speedway.com/news.php?extend.3222 What makes this more annoying is the clubs insistence on supporters being negative about this, well they have had near perfect weather since they started and still not managed it. So looks like my trip down on the 18th will now be the test event. Makes the comments by Lee Kilby who was criticising supporters for being negative and that it would be done easily a complete nonsense. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites