Ray Stadia

But have there really been tracks closed down, when houses are built in the vicinity of an existing operating track? I can understand that if the track closes for even just one season, you then leave the door wide open for the complainers, but if the track is operating in a similar way it has done year in year out, there is no way, that I can see, that a court or council can close the track. But if the track somehow changes the goal posts, i.e. changes start and finish time or puts on more meetings or introduces stocks when it was just speedway, I can see that you may be inviting trouble.

I personally do not believe this case will set a precedent for other situations, including other tracks. There has to be a point that we are missing, for the supreme court to find in the couples favour. Maybe, when the couple moved in, the track was not operating? Mildenhall Speedway have been open and closed a few times. Or when they moved in, perhaps, the stadiums activities were at a tolerable level for the couple to accept, but due to stock cars, MX and speedway, the activity has increased and for the couple, it has become unacceptable. If this is the case, it does put a slightly different slant on the situation.

I agree Vince, but that is why we have judges and in this case there were 3, apparently. The judges have the overall say, not the solicitors/barristers. What defence did Mr Coventry put up and what did the couple put up? At the end of the day, the 3 judges were convinced that the couples argument was stronger. But does all sound bonkers, based on what we know and have been told.

Probably living near Lakeside Speedway and planning their next court case!

Badge posted this yesterday and I have just read the BBC article. I am astonished this has been won on appeal! You do wonder if the defence was weak, due to Mr Coventry's legal team thinking it had no chance of success due to winning the previous hearing. I wonder also, whether the judges were aware of all the facts when they made their judgement? Also, the entitlement to the £20k compensation, seems to be bouncing between the couple and Mr Coventry. I suppose after the latest hearing, the couple are expecting it back. God knows what the couple (legal representatives) told the court. Bizarre!

Yes, just re-read the article, the couple paid the £20k to the motorsport operators. It is all very confusing I have to say.

Sounds like Mr Coventry is currently 'shell shocked' and who can blame him. When the dust settles, I would hope that he fights on. This is a ridiculous situation which does need to be fought. But not at the cost of £2m! I wonder where Mr Coventry get's that from? I wonder what the owners of the property's real agenda is? I imagine compensation beyond £20K?

Well, can't see the house/bungalow being rebuilt with £20k, but they may have insurance money from the 'strange' fire which occurred. Surely, if they had no idea about the stadium they should be suing the estate agent and the vendor. Unless they bought the property when the stadium wasn't operating? But even then, surely the sellers and estate agents should have mentioned speedway used to operate and may return? Odd.

Sorry, I am not going to be of any specific help, but do remember the name Van Nys. Actually, is it one or two 'y's in the Nyys or Nys? I seem to remember a rider or riders going back a couple of decades using the services? You could ring Trevor Hedge and ask him? He can be helpful, if he's not too busy! Or RTN (Tommy Nichols). He too can be helpful if not too busy! You could try Martin Hagon at Hagon Shocks. In fact, I an not sure if Martin didn't use these engines? Good luck!

Well I may have sh!t for brains, but I wear my Slough Speedway enamel badge with the 2012,2013 and soon to be 2014 year bars with pride! Hmmm, starting to wonder about you too Pugwash, where was Oldace when you were conceived?

Are SCB and Oldace father and son do we know? If so, son of Oldace could be around for many years! So is the apology to me or to Pugwash? Pugwash mentioned Slough before me. And mine, regarding the Slough Rangers cycle speedway team, is factual! And who knows, they may have hosted a Wales v England tournament! For your benefit Oldace.....Slough, Slough, Slough Slough!!!

I am not a legal professional Oldace, but to state Slough Speedway does not exist, I wonder whether it could be classed as slander? Unless having to shower in one of her majesty's establishments, is not a concern to you!

Ok ok.....I will let you off this time!, but my finger will be hovering over the button!

That is out of order Arson! I hereby give notice, you are on 'Ignore'!

Would that not be dis-respectful? I thought we have to respect doctors.

Sadly, that ship has sailed!

All it would need, after the meeting, is a few ladies repairing the holes with their brooms!

But you have berated and belittled his various posts. Therefore, your offer to meet up for a coffee, at best, is creepy. If it was genuine, why didn't you PM Gustix, rather than try for a further ridicule?

Not sure if it has been mentioned on the forum, not seen it, but is there any future plan to bring back speedway over the winter to an ice rink? Not this year obviously. I thought Telford not staging was to allow for refurbishment.

Not sure PW, but perhaps the Slough Rangers, cycle speedway team, may have hosted an England v Wales test, sadly I believe they are now defunct, unlike the mighty motorcycle version, which goes from strength to strength!

TWK! Shocked!

I had a look at their website and many pages are blank, including the contacts page. All a bit odd!

I will gladly join you when that day arrives!

I have great faith in your optimism TWK However, do I detect a very small hint of uncertainty in the above post!