Ray Stadia

There is an 'Ipswich' in Australia, maybe he is looking to open a track there? 😦

Who knows! In 2036, speedway could be thriving, up and down the country, with 50 tracks! 🙂

I suppose if Ipswich closes, it could be to Mildenhall's advantage. Different speedway for sure, but still 4 bikes riding an oval track. Somehow, speedway needs to reinvent itself. When you consider the number of tracks speedway has lost over the years and still losing, it really is on life support! 😪

RIP Mr Havelock

Gosh! A bit like, getting out the begging bowl! 😳

Apparently, Andy Lee passed away on Monday, the father of Michael Lee. Andy was a very accomplished scrambles/moto x man, but was very instrumental in nurturing Michael's success on speedway and long track. He did a lot for the development of moto cross and used to run his own practice track in Cambridgeshire. RIP Andy. Condolences to family and friends.

But what can we do as fans/supporters? I have said for a number of years, speedway is not 'squaring the circle' (cost wise), no pun intended. While you have riders expecting extreme fees/wages for their services, with a mediocre fan base, it's not financially sustainable/viable. The only chance for speedway to survive, is somehow, reduce costs for the riders and the fans. Otherwise speedway will need to 'shut up shop' in it's current format.

It could be, the cord has been taped to the handlebar, but if the rider came off, the cord would tear through the tape and the cut out would do its job!

Lovely! Thank you! 🥰

The Northampton stadium looks a nice stadium, they have made several improvements. I get updates on Facebook. Of course, it's a stock car and banger track and would probably need extra rider protection, as they have put in place at Mildenhall.

I have in the past, but been shot down in flames. I'm certainly not going to waste my time regurgitating what I've said in the past, just to be shot down again by the 'all is fine and rosy in speedway brigade'!

The simple fact, which I have banged on about for years and have received much criticism against my views, is the costs for the riders, promoters and spectators, needs to greatly reduce. Some of the people who criticised my comments, their tracks have long gone! No names, no pack drill, but Newcastle springs to mind!

Oh dear! What will that mean for cycle speedway? I realise it's a small market, but the frames and forks are quite simple in design?

Are Archie Wilkinson cycle speedway bikes still manufactured? Or is it now only Pedal Power and Mielec?

I didn't know Vatcher was still involved in speedway! 🙄

On that basis, why is it still a team sport/activity? 🤔

Would riders today, agree to ride in those conditions?

Oh yes! I had forgotten that you were exiled to Beddington Loch/Lock for a few years (I think that was the name), before returning to your spirital home!

They have had their wobbly moments over the years!

I think that is it, we all give up! Speedway has had its head in the sand for many years. I love (or loved speedway), but I do feel the game is up, in its current guise, here in the UK.

Ok, but people on here keep saying they owe HMRC tax, maybe they do, maybe they don't. For sure, HMRC have no idea. If it is as you say, the company is insolvent, the creditors will be looking for some kind of recovery.

As I recall, the previous promoter of Workington, was an accountant and sadly, the lady couldn't square the circle. Maybe, it is a reality check that team speedway is not viable in Workington, with all the operating costs, in particular, riders demands!

Sure, but the point is, HMRC can not say a company owes X, if they do not know the company's financial affairs. They can issue fines, but that is it!

If there hasn't been any accounts filed, HMRC won't know what is owed, if anything! As someone else said, maybe VAT, which I suppose, could be the issue?

Speedway should have got its act together years ago, especially for the professional side of the sport. The clubs, themselves, supply the bikes on the day, all to a set standard, so no one could complain they got a duff bike. It would take away the 'he's only good because he spends £X on specialist tuning'. All too late now. It has been discussed before and of course, many have views why it wouldn't work. But, the current model/set-up, definitely isn't working. I can't see how the sport can be attractive to a rider in this country? Does Bomber Harris really think his son will have an eventual future in speedway?