steve roberts 9,247 Posted November 11, 2015 Wonderful memories of a less than perfect track...but good memories all the same! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OveFundinFan 4,150 Posted November 11, 2015 I disagree, if the link had been put where you suggest, I for one would not have seen them as the History section is a place I rarely visit. I'm sure it will receive a wider audience here. It could always be moved there later. Clearly HISTORY is the correct section to put this thread in. To make sure I don't miss anything, when I visit this site I just click "View New Content" which is towards the top left side. That gets all new posts in each of the sections. That's how I got to read about Bristol Bulldogs 1977-78. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ancient mariner 540 Posted November 11, 2015 I'm open to correction....but I heard it was stopped due to rare migrating birds using that land. Was not Andy originally linked with the Rebels? I think he migrating birds were something of an urban myth for a while. My understanding is that the 'nature organisation' (my words) to whom that was attributed actually denied all knowledge and it was subsequently confirmed that there were no outstanding objections to the granting of planning permission. Right on cue the financial slump screwed up everyone's plans ...... since then everything has gone very quiet 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stoke Potter 242 Posted November 11, 2015 Was not Andy originally linked with the Rebels? I think he migrating birds were something of an urban myth for a while. My understanding is that the 'nature organisation' (my words) to whom that was attributed actually denied all knowledge and it was subsequently confirmed that there were no outstanding objections to the granting of planning permission. Right on cue the financial slump screwed up everyone's plans ...... since then everything has gone very quiet Thanks for the info. Sounds like it could still be a goer then. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SCB 15 Posted November 11, 2015 The frustrating thing is that Avonmouth would be the perfect place for a speedway track. In Bristol but in industrial Bristol and not residential Bristol so unlikely to ever be effected by houses. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ancient mariner 540 Posted November 11, 2015 The frustrating thing is that Avonmouth would be the perfect place for a speedway track. In Bristol but in industrial Bristol and not residential Bristol so unlikely to ever be effected by houses. IIRC 'no house within 3 miles'. I guess that all we can do is keep our fingers crossed for someone with the necessary deep pockets to happen by .. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Panda 366 Posted November 11, 2015 The Poole line up in the 1978 picture left to right is Malcolm Simmons, Andrezj Tkocz, Christer Sjosten, Colin Gooddy, Neil Middleditch, Martin Yeates and Mike Curoso.................. Hope that helps RP 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westlakejawa 23 Posted November 11, 2015 I'll stand to be corrected,but i think you will find that Bristol City Council have now "planted", two b---dy great wind turbines on the proposed site. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scottyfan 825 Posted November 11, 2015 The frustrating thing is that Avonmouth would be the perfect place for a speedway track. In Bristol but in industrial Bristol and not residential Bristol so unlikely to ever be effected by houses.Wasn't there a local tv news story on the proposed track at Avonmouth that also featured Glenn Cunningham?? Sure I remember seeing it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stoke Potter 242 Posted November 11, 2015 I'll stand to be corrected,but i think you will find that Bristol City Council have now "planted", two b---dy great wind turbines on the proposed site. Was it in the Severn Rd/Chittening Rd area then? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westlakejawa 23 Posted November 11, 2015 Just above,on left hand side heading towards Severn Beach. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobMcCaffery 2,752 Posted November 11, 2015 It was to have been a multi-sport motorcycling complex including moto-cross. Agree that it would have been a perfect location. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gresham 928 Posted November 11, 2015 (edited) Best place I've seen for a Speedway track close to Bristol, is just off Jctn 18 of the M4. It's already a MX facility. Easy access and no houses for miles. All can be seen on here... http://swtrax.co.uk/direction/ If you google earth the site, you can see how suitable it is. Edited November 11, 2015 by Gresham Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobMcCaffery 2,752 Posted November 12, 2015 Best place I've seen for a Speedway track close to Bristol, is just off Jctn 18 of the M4. It's already a MX facility. Easy access and no houses for miles. All can be seen on here... http://swtrax.co.uk/direction/ If you google earth the site, you can see how suitable it is. That really reminds me of the setup that was intended on the MX side at Avonmouth. I wonder if it's the same people? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
barncooseboy 237 Posted November 12, 2015 At that time there were plans to redevelop Ashton Gate, the 1.5 million was the estimated cost of moving the location of the proposed new stands to make the room needed to get the track in. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
