Orbiter 172 Posted September 6, 2018 Is there still anyone pressing for Speedway back at Oxford I remember reading something but not heard nothing since? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve roberts 9,246 Posted September 6, 2018 I'd be keen to know of any developments because the last time I took a look at Cowley Stadium it was looking very run down and would take a small fortune to turn it round. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Orbiter 172 Posted September 6, 2018 23 minutes ago, steve roberts said: I'd be keen to know of any developments because the last time I took a look at Cowley Stadium it was looking very run down and would take a small fortune to turn it round. So the outlay is still there track stands etc?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve roberts 9,246 Posted September 6, 2018 33 minutes ago, Orbiter said: So the outlay is still there track stands etc?? Yes the main stand is still in place (I think that it may still be used by a going concerned...or indeed part of it) but the surrounding areas including the terracing and other buildings/pits etc looked to be in a very sorry mess. Question is whether any prospective promoter and/or owner sees it as a viable concern and worth spending hard cash bringing it back up to an acceptable standard. Probably the best compromise would just to open the home straight and possibly the third and fourth bend terracing and fence off the rest. Sorry state of affairs all round considering it was one of the better stadiums not that long ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cityrebel 2,960 Posted September 7, 2018 The cost in purchasing the stadium, and the renovation works to bring it up to scratch, would cost a small fortune. Who would commit such a financial outlay for two sports in terminal decline. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waytogo28 2,054 Posted September 8, 2018 Only a speedway mad ( or speedway dinosaur addict ) lottery jackpot mega millions winner. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midland Red 2,383 Posted September 8, 2018 On 6 September 2018 at 5:57 PM, Orbiter said: Is there still anyone pressing for Speedway back at Oxford I remember reading something but not heard nothing since? see the above thread Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midland Red 2,383 Posted October 3, 2018 "Progress is being made" 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve roberts 9,246 Posted October 4, 2018 8 hours ago, Midland Red said: "Progress is being made" Good news with caution. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triple.H. 1,986 Posted October 4, 2018 I love the bit in the article where it says Mr Budimir once part owned a greyhound with Harry Redknapp. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sotonian 610 Posted October 5, 2018 20 hours ago, Triple.H. said: I love the bit in the article where it says Mr Budimir once part owned a greyhound with Harry Redknapp. I wonder if that's the dog that had its own bank account? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,637 Posted October 5, 2018 Nik Budimir has been involved in this behind the scenes for several years. He has had several businesses in the Poole/Bournemouth area over the years as well as elsewhere. He has many contacts in the Leisure and property development areas. I believe he helped sponsor Antonio Lindback when he first came over to ride for Poole. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iainb 5,018 Posted October 5, 2018 He could just buy Poole then and run the sport Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted January 18, 2019 Has any progress been made since we entered 2019 in regard to Cowley Stadium and a possible Oxford speedway return. How long is it now since the place closed? At least six years - at a guess? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve roberts 9,246 Posted January 18, 2019 There's an article about Dag Lovaas' recent visit to Cowley in the latest 'Backtrack' magazine and the pictures show Cowley to be in quite a desperate state. I last callled in last year and the stadium was in a bad way...it will require someone with no little money to turn the place around and in the current climate I just can't see that as a possibilty sad to say. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites