Bald Bloke 3,287 Posted January 30 1 hour ago, TTT said: Happy retirement Hans Andersen, Thank you for everything. A great servant to British speedway over the years. All the best to Hans. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flappy 1,605 Posted February 3 All gone very quiet regarding our future I predict a multi ear scrap Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racin Jason 72 1,283 Posted February 3 What’s the latest on negotiations on purchasing the promoting rights off Buster ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pitch 57 Posted February 3 2 hours ago, Flappy said: All gone very quiet regarding our future I predict a multi ear scrap This is my concern also. It Could be a few years to get back on the showground. I can't help thinking I wish somehow get some land and get on with creating a new track like Workington. I doubt it is that simple though and I am grateful for the consortium's efforts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob B 1,257 Posted February 3 27 minutes ago, Pitch said: This is my concern also. It Could be a few years to get back on the showground. I can't help thinking I wish somehow get some land and get on with creating a new track like Workington. I doubt it is that simple though and I am grateful for the consortium's efforts. Workington didn't have to get new land, that track had been there for 20+ years as a training track. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yaxley panther 17 Posted February 3 The protest we had just before Christmas , something was said in the lines of " we thought we would get the promoters license this week but it now looks like it will be sometime next week " , not sure whether there was an update on this or not , I would like to think I've been on the ball ? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hackney 89 Posted February 3 2 hours ago, Rob B said: Workington didn't have to get new land, that track had been there for 20+ years as a training track. No plan B it's the showground or nothing we will still be in the same position this time next year chasing a pipe dream. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Haza 1,774 Posted February 8 I see on Facebook they’ve started taking the Grandstand down 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TTT 1,228 Posted February 8 Told you. We're done now imo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Haza 1,774 Posted February 8 2 minutes ago, TTT said: Told you. We're done now imo. Certainly doesn’t look good - in fact I think now more energy should now go into to finding an alternative site than trying to get the Showground back into operation . As you say we’re done now . A new site and track is the way forward Workington has shown what can be done . 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TTT 1,228 Posted February 8 1 hour ago, Haza said: Certainly doesn’t look good - in fact I think now more energy should now go into to finding an alternative site than trying to get the Showground back into operation . As you say we’re done now . A new site and track is the way forward Workington has shown what can be done . I wouldn't bother to be honest now Haza, I don't see how anyone could recoup the money it would cost to start fresh at a different site. Also knowing how much Britain is pushing with their agendas lately I wouldn't be surprised if Speedway was forced into using Electric bikes in a couple of years which would no doubt kill the sport off entirely. We're already seeing videos of electric bikes to test the waters on social media platforms. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bald Bloke 3,287 Posted February 8 3 hours ago, Haza said: I see on Facebook they’ve started taking the Grandstand down Do you have a link Haza. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iainb 5,017 Posted February 8 50 minutes ago, TTT said: I wouldn't bother to be honest now Haza, I don't see how anyone could recoup the money it would cost to start fresh at a different site. Also knowing how much Britain is pushing with their agendas lately I wouldn't be surprised if Speedway was forced into using Electric bikes in a couple of years which would no doubt kill the sport off entirely. We're already seeing videos of electric bikes to test the waters on social media platforms. Methanol bikes are probably cleaner than electric bikes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss 10,780 Posted February 8 https://www.peterboroughtoday.co.uk/news/people/decommissioning-work-starts-on-peterborough-showground-grandstand-as-councillor-labels-work-as-cultural-vandalism-4509226?utm_source=newsshowcase&utm_medium=discover&utm_campaign=CCwqMwgwKioIACIQh1iLtZCkMCIZBBT4VTBSLSoUCAoiEIdYi7WQpDAiGQQU-FUwUi0wmrzxATD2yo4C&utm_content=bullets Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bald Bloke 3,287 Posted February 8 (edited) 44 minutes ago, Bagpuss said: https://www.peterboroughtoday.co.uk/news/people/decommissioning-work-starts-on-peterborough-showground-grandstand-as-councillor-labels-work-as-cultural-vandalism-4509226?utm_source=newsshowcase&utm_medium=discover&utm_campaign=CCwqMwgwKioIACIQh1iLtZCkMCIZBBT4VTBSLSoUCAoiEIdYi7WQpDAiGQQU-FUwUi0wmrzxATD2yo4C&utm_content=bullets Thanks Baggy. I was hoping it was just a rumour Wow, they're giving the seats away, what kind people they are, with such a big hearts Edited February 8 by Bald Bloke Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
