GWC 495 Posted December 22, 2020 On 12/16/2020 at 6:35 AM, cityrebel said: I always thought that Rye House was a purpose built designated speedway stadium. That's how Len managed to shunt the cars out of there back in 2000. Wether that carries any weight nowadays is another matter. It was built for speedway by Mike Broadbank in the late 50’s after being moved from where the go karts are now based. Pretty sure the whole area including Karts is designated a sports complex but unfortunately not specific to speedway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cityrebel 2,960 Posted December 22, 2020 3 hours ago, GWC said: It was built for speedway by Mike Broadbank in the late 50’s after being moved from where the go karts are now based. Pretty sure the whole area including Karts is designated a sports complex but unfortunately not specific to speedway. The Rye House track is in its original location. Speedway was kicked out of there in the late 1950's when the dogs moved in from the defunct Hoddesdon greyhound stadium. The Broadbank track was built on the current kart site. When the land was sold off to the karts, the bikes moved back into the stadium. The current smaller circuit was built inside the dog track. I was told all of this by a long time Rye regular, that went to both Rye tracks. I have no reason to doubt his story. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris116 756 Posted December 22, 2020 51 minutes ago, cityrebel said: The Rye House track is in its original location. Speedway was kicked out of there in the late 1950's when the dogs moved in from the defunct Hoddesdon greyhound stadium. The Broadbank track was built on the current kart site. When the land was sold off to the karts, the bikes moved back into the stadium. The current smaller circuit was built inside the dog track. I was told all of this by a long time Rye regular, that went to both Rye tracks. I have no reason to doubt his story. My father told me that the Broadbanks track was built on the Stock Car track that had been used in the mid 50's but by the time Speedway returned was disused. As a very young fan I stood on the bank and looked at the Broadbanks/old Stock Car track which as we had just started going to the cars as well as bikes I was not happy that there was a disused track . Many years later I would become a flag marshal at the Karts but stopped when the stewards refused to stop a race when a driver was lying in the middle of the track with a broken collarbone. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GWC 495 Posted December 23, 2020 22 hours ago, cityrebel said: The Rye House track is in its original location. Speedway was kicked out of there in the late 1950's when the dogs moved in from the defunct Hoddesdon greyhound stadium. The Broadbank track was built on the current kart site. When the land was sold off to the karts, the bikes moved back into the stadium. The current smaller circuit was built inside the dog track. I was told all of this by a long time Rye regular, that went to both Rye tracks. I have no reason to doubt his story. Yes that’s the correct way round I got it a bit confused! - the following is a short note from a friend who grew up in Hoddesdon at went to Rye in the 1950’s - “The original track 1935 to 1957 was 440yds, some film of this is on YouTube, some showing Dickie Case. In fact in the early days it was known as Dick Case's Speedway. He also ran the pub next door for a number of years. The new track was the brainchild of Mike Broadbank as was the temporary track from late 1958” Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cityrebel 2,960 Posted January 4, 2021 Just an update on the Rye House situation. A mate of mine that lives in nearby Broxbourne popped in to the 'stadium' yeaterday. The speedway circuit has disappeared and the foundations for the new astroturf pitches are being laid. Not good news for those trying to save the track. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve roberts 9,246 Posted January 4, 2021 1 hour ago, cityrebel said: Just an update on the Rye House situation. A mate of mine that lives in nearby Broxbourne popped in to the 'stadium' yeaterday. The speedway circuit has disappeared and the foundations for the new astroturf pitches are being laid. Not good news for those trying to save the track. What a crying shame. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris 441 Posted January 8, 2021 https://publicaccess.eastherts.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=makeComment&keyVal=QLHBGCGL00X00 Link to object to the retrospective planning permission for the football pitches that he has already started building Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cityrebel 2,960 Posted January 8, 2021 8 hours ago, Chris said: https://publicaccess.eastherts.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=makeComment&keyVal=QLHBGCGL00X00 Link to object to the retrospective planning permission for the football pitches that he has already started building A repeat performance of the Gym that was built without permission. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triple.H. 1,986 Posted January 8, 2021 Really enjoyed my visits to Rye House over the years from sunny sundays in the NNL, to King Cinder, then after Oxford closing going 4 or 5 times a year dependent on opposition, football and gigs 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve roberts 9,246 Posted January 8, 2021 My first visit to Rye House was in 1975 (?) World Championship Qualifier...I think Phil Herne won? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cityrebel 2,960 Posted January 9, 2021 (edited) 16 hours ago, steve roberts said: My first visit to Rye House was in 1975 (?) World Championship Qualifier...I think Phil Herne won? My first was in 1972 against the Rayleigh Rockets. Gordon Kennett rode for Rye House that day. Edited January 9, 2021 by cityrebel Mistake in post Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve roberts 9,246 Posted January 9, 2021 Just now, cityrebel said: My first was in 1973 against the Rayleigh Rockets. Gordon Kennett rode for Rye House that day. I'm intrigued because Gordon was a full time "Rebel" that year? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cityrebel 2,960 Posted January 9, 2021 2 minutes ago, steve roberts said: I'm intrigued because Gordon was a full time "Rebel" that year? Rye were open licence at the time. Their team was made up from guests and youngsters. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve roberts 9,246 Posted January 9, 2021 2 minutes ago, cityrebel said: Rye were open licence at the time. Their team was made up from guests and youngsters. Thanks for that! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racin Jason 72 1,283 Posted January 10, 2021 I would urge everyone who reads this thread to please object. We have lost far too many tracks and can’t afford to lose anymore. You never know it could be your local track next 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites