Col 854 Posted October 29, 2019 1 hour ago, martinmauger said: "I thought the distance quoted was 35 miles where a promotion can claim 'protection of interests' and object to another club (full stop and not just sharing a race night) " Personally I thought it as 30 miles, either way reckon Belle Vue would welcome the local derbies.... I'm sure Belle Vue will welcome local derbies, there are 35.5 miles between the two stadiums when driving. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv 10,706 Posted October 29, 2019 3 hours ago, martinmauger said: "I thought the distance quoted was 35 miles where a promotion can claim 'protection of interests' and object to another club (full stop and not just sharing a race night) " Personally I thought it as 30 miles, either way reckon Belle Vue would welcome the local derbies.... Could depend also whether who ever made the decision went to the Ian Thomas/John Berry school of measurement Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dornier 795 Posted October 29, 2019 (edited) I thought the ruling was new speedway tracks couldn`t open up within a certain distance. didn`t know it was to do with them running on the same night together. Halifax and Belle Vue are roughly 40 miles apart and both raced on Saturday Edited October 29, 2019 by Dornier fixer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Third Man 2,217 Posted October 29, 2019 2 hours ago, Dornier fixer said: I thought the ruling was new speedway tracks couldn`t open up within a certain distance. didn`t know it was to do with them running on the same night together. Halifax and Belle Vue are roughly 40 miles apart and both raced on Saturday But that was when speedway had loads of supporters Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dornier 795 Posted October 29, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, The Third Man said: But that was when speedway had loads of supporters Oh right silly me ! Its my age Edited October 29, 2019 by Dornier fixer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SUPERACE 440 Posted October 29, 2019 9 hours ago, Call me wolfie said: No there isn't, this year Kings Lynn and Ipswich had home meetings on the same night, as did Poole and Swimdon Both of those are not close, not like BV and Sheffield. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SUPERACE 440 Posted October 29, 2019 (edited) 5 hours ago, Dornier fixer said: I thought the ruling was new speedway tracks couldn`t open up within a certain distance. didn`t know it was to do with them running on the same night together. Halifax and Belle Vue are roughly 40 miles apart and both raced on Saturday Halifax 40 miles from BV not a chance 25 to 30 at best. Edit: just Google mapped it 38 miles, so my apologies Edited October 29, 2019 by SUPERACE 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bendover 188 Posted October 29, 2019 (edited) According to Google, Shay stadium to Hyde Rd is 38.4 miles (using motorways) Edited October 29, 2019 by bendover 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dornier 795 Posted October 29, 2019 (edited) 16 minutes ago, bendover said: According to Google, Shay stadium to Hyde Rd is 38.4 miles (using motorways) According to RAC route planner its 39 point summat. I looked it up before posting it Those were the days Mary Hopkin Edited October 29, 2019 by Dornier fixer 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Byker Biker 472 Posted October 30, 2019 I make it 500 yards more! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
geoff100 1,426 Posted October 30, 2019 In the good old days how close were Stoke and Crewe? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keepturningleft 589 Posted October 30, 2019 Does anything happen on the centre green at Owlerton? The Sheffield track always strikes me as ridiculously narrow especially given how fast it is. It needs widening to bring it into line with Belle Vue and nearly all European tracks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
acef 795 Posted October 30, 2019 1 hour ago, keepturningleft said: Does anything happen on the centre green at Owlerton? The Sheffield track always strikes me as ridiculously narrow especially given how fast it is. It needs widening to bring it into line with Belle Vue and nearly all European tracks. Agree with this. It's a multi use facility so I'd be pretty certain that the centre green is used for something although I wouldn't know what. Perhaps someone with a little more knowledge could answer. You are right about the track though, it's something I've been arguing for a long time. It needs some banking and the track widening throughout. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Col 854 Posted October 30, 2019 4 hours ago, geoff100 said: In the good old days how close were Stoke and Crewe? NSS to Loomer Rd 45.9 via the M6, Owlerton to Loomer Rd 49.6. Owlerton to Earle Street 70.8, NSS to Earle Street 40.3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RS50 359 Posted October 30, 2019 1 hour ago, keepturningleft said: Does anything happen on the centre green at Owlerton? The Sheffield track always strikes me as ridiculously narrow especially given how fast it is. It needs widening to bring it into line with Belle Vue and nearly all European tracks. Has been used for rugby league but the team were not keen as the pitch too narrow. Sheffield Eagles now have a different stadium to use so unlikely to go back. Believe it was once used by the local American football team and Sheffield FC football team. Not sure what they are doing now. Was regularly used by stock car drivers, despite being told regularly not to do so. I seem to recall that Neil Machin once wanted to cut in to the centre green to make the track wider, but was refused permission by stadium owners. Perhaps someone could confirm or deny this? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites