Ray Stadia

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?

Well, it could be they have been given a firm nod, but Friday will be the official announcement and perhaps Workington now have this week to organise the meeting?

I marshal for a Moto X club. I get paid and I'm given a voucher for the burger van. Even though we receive this, they still have trouble finding marshals. I think I earn my pay, as it is hard work. Mind you, I do help in taking down the track, which I don't have to, but feel I should do. I don't think speedway track volunteers should pay to enter, definitely not. If the club needs their entry fee to 'break even', or for the club to exist, then the club is definitely in financial trouble.

Also, It could be, the promotion is in someone else's name. I remember Arena Essex stating Peter Thorogood as 'The Promoter', but he was really the team organiser/manager (bless him, he was good at that!), but not the 'cash man'. Then you have Coventry speedway, I always thought Charles Ochiltree was the promoter, but he was, apparently, a junior promoter, someone else stumped up most of the 'cash'!

But, if they haven't filed accounts, HMRC would have no idea what they are owed. HMRC used to be the main creditors, but they aren't anymore, in an insolvency situation.

It doesn't necessarily mean this is the company the club has been running under. He may have started another Limited company to run the club. Ater all it says 'Northside Speedway Training Track Limited'.

If it happens, it could be the 'springboard' speedway desperately needs. Speedway back in London!

Thank you for letting me know. I missed the posting. A good age though! RIP John

I wonder if 'speedyguy' and 'Parsloes 1928 nearly' are aware the Dons might make a return! 🤨

What's the answer then? Limp on until the sport disappears up its own fundament?