lewy 2,326 Posted March 1, 2021 I think Somerset withdrawing definitely contributed to Plymouth being accepted so I'm glad they spat the dummy 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phillwhitewasmad 1,487 Posted March 1, 2021 37 minutes ago, lewy said: I think Somerset withdrawing definitely contributed to Plymouth being accepted so I'm glad they spat the dummy Somehow I thought you would be Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lewy 2,326 Posted March 1, 2021 9 minutes ago, phillwhitewasmad said: Somehow I thought you would be Get back on the scunthorpe thread or national league thread you old lemon suckered. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Catalan 717 Posted March 1, 2021 1 hour ago, lewy said: I think Somerset withdrawing definitely contributed to Plymouth being accepted so I'm glad they spat the dummy Why have they spat their dummy? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrBeanti 25 Posted March 2, 2021 20 hours ago, sugarray said: Why have they spat their dummy? I assume he means by quitting the league before any roadmap was given by Boris. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Najjer 2,890 Posted April 6, 2021 (edited) https://www.burnham-on-sea.com/news/oaktree-entertainment-venue-on-the-outskirts-of-highbridge-set-to-close-down/ Even with the closing statement, we were always led to believe that the clubhouse helped to subsidised some of the costs of the speedway team. Without the clubhouse income as it’s sold to somebody else, which was presumably sold in or around the time the withdrawal was announced, you do have to wonder if there is a future for the speedway club? I really hope that isn’t the case. Edited April 6, 2021 by Najjer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SSL84 541 Posted April 6, 2021 Maybe Somerset will go down the same road as IOW where the costs will be less? And keep a good racing track open. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HGould 2,213 Posted April 6, 2021 Would seem to be an excellent opportunity for a new Promotion Team to go in there and make it pay on Gate Receipts and Sponsorship paying Rent to the Hancock family. Plenty of scope to run a successful Championship level business from there for someone or a group of people. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SSL84 541 Posted April 6, 2021 28 minutes ago, HGould said: Would seem to be an excellent opportunity for a new Promotion Team to go in there and make it pay on Gate Receipts and Sponsorship paying Rent to the Hancock family. Plenty of scope to run a successful Championship level business from there for someone or a group of people. Without the clubhouse it doesn't make money so really can't see any new promoter going in not the way things are? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Najjer 2,890 Posted April 6, 2021 52 minutes ago, HGould said: Would seem to be an excellent opportunity for a new Promotion Team to go in there and make it pay on Gate Receipts and Sponsorship paying Rent to the Hancock family. Plenty of scope to run a successful Championship level business from there for someone or a group of people. Can’t see that happening. Many people tried before the Hancock’s took over the whole lot. If they can’t make it pay when they own the land, the clubhouse, car park and food outlets... then nobody can. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SSL84 541 Posted April 6, 2021 Hope I'm wrong but the land as got to be worth a lot more to build more on? than running a loss making speedway team. It would be a crying shame if that was to happen, But to be fair you could not blame the Hancock family. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ghosty 500 Posted April 6, 2021 I may be wrong but I think the year in the Premiership cost the Hancocks big time something they had not recovered from. What are the terms of the sale of the Oaktree: lease, rented or freehold? Certainly not the best of news. Somerset is a brilliant race track - but who & how do you get the crowd the track deserves. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,367 Posted April 6, 2021 3 hours ago, Najjer said: Can’t see that happening. Many people tried before the Hancock’s took over the whole lot. If they can’t make it pay when they own the land, the clubhouse, car park and food outlets... then nobody can. Agree,if Hancock’s could not make it can’t see many others taking the chance with just speedway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Third Man 2,217 Posted April 6, 2021 4 hours ago, Trackerman48 said: Hope I'm wrong but the land as got to be worth a lot more to build more on? than running a loss making speedway team. It would be a crying shame if that was to happen, But to be fair you could not blame the Hancock family. Bit away from other housing, might be difficult to get planning Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SSL84 541 Posted April 6, 2021 Was more thinking along the lines of units as there are a lot on there now and all are full. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites