Marksman 539 Posted September 2, 2022 Kelvin Tatum has a new podcast out with Dan talking about his 2 GP wins and the new track at Northside... "I think it could potentially be the best racetrack in the world" "It's like Belle Vue with some character" https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/dan-bewley/id1641594866?i=1000578057860 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neila 1,168 Posted September 3, 2022 The podcast is well worth a listen Dan comes across very well and has high praise for the new Northside track and what Steve Lawson has done to help him get to where he is now, IMO Dan is a future world champion 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marksman 539 Posted September 28, 2022 Found this nice drone footage someone has taken in August on YouTube, really shows off the track and it's surronding area... The BSPL AGM will be fast approaching with the NL AGM to follow later on I think, may hear some more news soon. 6 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*JJ 520 Posted September 29, 2022 (edited) Out of curiosity, what is the circle next to the track? Edited September 29, 2022 by *JJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
topaz325 1,859 Posted September 29, 2022 2 minutes ago, *JJ said: Out of curiosity, what is the circle next to the track? From memory it’s a rough road for vehicles. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
geoff100 1,428 Posted September 29, 2022 45 minutes ago, *JJ said: Out of curiosity, what is the circle next to the track? Was used as driving school mock roads before let go on the highways Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trevor 270 Posted September 29, 2022 Two questions; Has there ever been a Speedway track, closer to the sea? What plans are there, in the short, and long term for spectators? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lefty 1,268 Posted September 29, 2022 24 minutes ago, Trevor said: Has there ever been a Speedway track, closer to the sea? Have a look at Ventura Raceway in California. Used to be tag lined as 'Commotion By The Ocean'. When I went in the 80's and 90's you parked on sand dunes looking out onto the Pacific. The 'Beach Bikini Competitions' at the interval would get a good crowd of non speedway fans attending! Not sure if it would be warm enough to stage them at Northside though!!! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*JJ 520 Posted September 30, 2022 21 hours ago, geoff100 said: Was used as driving school mock roads before let go on the highways Thanks. That is a good idea; my second driving lesson was round the West End of London! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikebv 10,320 Posted October 1, 2022 (edited) On 9/29/2022 at 5:55 PM, Lefty said: Have a look at Ventura Raceway in California. Used to be tag lined as 'Commotion By The Ocean'. When I went in the 80's and 90's you parked on sand dunes looking out onto the Pacific. The 'Beach Bikini Competitions' at the interval would get a good crowd of non speedway fans attending! Not sure if it would be warm enough to stage them at Northside though!!! Might get a decent crowd if THJ entered... Edited October 1, 2022 by mikebv 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neila 1,168 Posted October 1, 2022 6 hours ago, mikebv said: Might get a decent crowd if THJ entered... That thought has put me of my lunch !!! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heedthebaw 439 Posted October 2, 2022 On 9/29/2022 at 4:24 PM, Trevor said: Two questions; Has there ever been a Speedway track, closer to the sea? What plans are there, in the short, and long term for spectators? Berwick track is only half a mile from the sea Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wessexbobcat 13 Posted October 2, 2022 Poole is very close (admitted it’s the inner Quay) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gazc 7,109 Posted October 2, 2022 On 9/29/2022 at 4:24 PM, Trevor said: Two questions; Has there ever been a Speedway track, closer to the sea? What plans are there, in the short, and long term for spectators? Glasgow have plenty of large puddles usually on a Sunday. Does this count. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites