Yes Grachan that 1975 British Final runoff with Wilson upset me as a young lad for a long, long time. I was on the first bend at Coventry and was willing him on with everything I had. Shed a tear after that race. Would love to see it again but not on YouTube. I haven’t yet heard there is footage of it on a dvd though.

Running in 2027. UTC!

Awwww. Martin Ashby. What a rider. I was totally obsessed with the guy as a teenager. I remember the first time I ever went to Swindon Speedway. Swindon v Wolves in 1974. I stood on the apex of the first and second bends. First race I saw - Martin Ashby of Swindon beating some foreign bloke called Ole Olsen and breaking the track record. Amazing. He had the best style of any rider. Take any picture of Martin Ashby riding, and you could put it into any other picture of him. He always looked exactly the same in every picture. So stylish, but possibly not aggressive or ruthless enough sometimes, which probably cost him a place in my first ever World Final in 1975. That race with Ray Wilson was over 50 years ago now, and I'm still traumatised by it! I even took my FS1-E to his garage once for a service - just so I could say my moped was serviced by Martin Ashby. After he retired, he was regular supporter at Blunsdon. Always in the same spot - near to the tea hatch going into the first bend - as though he were just another supporter. No heirs and graces at all. RIP Martin Ashby. What a guy!

Poole's reserves scored 30pts over the 2 legs Edinburgh reserves scored 5 that's where the Monarchs lost it and has been there chillies heel all season  barring a couple of meetings   

RHAG are pleased to announce that the Planning Inspector has agreed to our application for formal Appeal Party status (Rule 6 Party) and to change the nature of the Appeal to a Hybrid Appeal – a hearing on 21 October 2026 followed by two days as a Planning Inquiry on 22–23 October 2026. This is an important development, as the Planning Inquiry will provide a formal opportunity for RHAG to present evidence and make the case for the future of Speedway at Rye House. We are asking supporters and the wider community to sign the petition and submit their objections at https://www.ryehouse.racing/. All submissions will be passed on to the Planning Inspector and will help demonstrate the strength and depth of community interest in the future of Rye House Stadium.