Falcon1983 557 Posted September 27, 2022 How many clubs actually own the land their track and stadium is built on? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AFCB Wildcat 1,362 Posted September 27, 2022 3 hours ago, Falcon1983 said: How many clubs actually own the land their track and stadium is built on? Interesting question, probably not many. A quick Wiki search shows that most definitely don't but others not so clear. In the Premiership all but Kings Lynn are listed as tenants of their stadiums. I don't know if Buster owns the Norfolk Arena lock stock and barrel. Of the rest, Glasgow are listed as stadium owners. The ones that are unclear are Leicester, Scunthorpe, Redcar and Kent at Iwade. Perhaps those with local knowledge could clarify? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arnieg 3,643 Posted September 27, 2022 51 minutes ago, AFCB Wildcat said: Interesting question, probably not many. A quick Wiki search shows that most definitely don't but others not so clear. In the Premiership all but Kings Lynn are listed as tenants of their stadiums. I don't know if Buster owns the Norfolk Arena lock stock and barrel. Of the rest, Glasgow are listed as stadium owners. The ones that are unclear are Leicester, Scunthorpe, Redcar and Kent at Iwade. Perhaps those with local knowledge could clarify? Leicester - the council own the land. The site is on a long lease that I think David Hemsley still has an Interest in, and the current Speedway promotion sublet from him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
martinmauger 584 Posted September 27, 2022 Think Scunny have a long term lease on the land there but possiby don't actually own the site, probably Scunny council do ?... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve roberts 9,246 Posted September 27, 2022 Who owns Belle Vue? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray Stadia 1,071 Posted September 27, 2022 However, even if a stadium is owned by the promoter, it doesn't protect speedway being there forever. Belle Vue, Hyde Road and Cradley Heath, 2 examples! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arnieg 3,643 Posted September 27, 2022 1 hour ago, steve roberts said: Who owns Belle Vue? Manchester City Council 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevehone 3,429 Posted September 27, 2022 55 minutes ago, Ray Stadia said: However, even if a stadium is owned by the promoter, it doesn't protect speedway being there forever. Belle Vue, Hyde Road and Cradley Heath, 2 examples! and Somerset Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve roberts 9,246 Posted September 27, 2022 2 hours ago, Ray Stadia said: However, even if a stadium is owned by the promoter, it doesn't protect speedway being there forever. Belle Vue, Hyde Road and Cradley Heath, 2 examples! ...or Coventry. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fortythirtyeight 841 Posted September 27, 2022 Redcar is owned by the local council although everything on the land is owned by the directors. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fina 78 Posted September 27, 2022 5 minutes ago, Fortythirtyeight said: Redcar is owned by the local council although everything on the land is owned by the directors. Am i right in thinking that will be same for the kart track next door? I'd like to think having the both together would give a bit of strength in numbers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fortythirtyeight 841 Posted September 27, 2022 58 minutes ago, Fina said: Am i right in thinking that will be same for the kart track next door? I'd like to think having the both together would give a bit of strength in numbers Yes, council own the whole motorsports park and have tried to pass it off previously as there is no guarantee of safety in any council owned land these days even if you do have a lease. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
