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I think someone else has mentioned this previously - the old Swansea Greyhound Stadium site is still available as the Council's proposal to use it as a Gypsy/Traveller site met with huge local opposition. I believe the site is in a bad state of repair now, but may be worth considering if the site which the potential promoters have found falls through - possibly a proposal to use it for Speedway would be welcomed by the local residents in case the Council re-introduces the Gypsy/Traveller site proposal and it has the advantage of a huge population in the catchment area.

Some very interesting news on Twitter - a suitable site has been found. It all now depends on getting Planning Permission.

Hi PT - I thought I'd found a suitable venue last summer, but having contacted possible promoters, that venue would appear to be unsuitable. I would suggest that the only option for enthusiasts who are not in a position to promote themselves is to search for possible venues and make those venues known to any potential promoters. The Walters Arena (Vale of Neath) may still be available despite the Wind Farm development there - I'll go and have a look soon. The Carmarthen Showground track is still there and it doesn't look like the proposed hotel on the site will ever be built, but when I contacted the committee a couple of months ago a committee member told me that Speedway couldn't return there, but wasn't prepared to give me a reason. With signs that the economic situation is improving possibly those of us who would love to see Speedway returning to Wales should make a concerted effort to find a suitable site and form a supporters group to help any potential promoters, including some financial assistance/offers of sponsorship.

Humphrey - Cardiff may be a 'regional' city to you, but it's a National Capital City to us Welshies!

Hi SCB, It's not Ebbw Vale. It's probably better not to make the location of the site public until we see if there's any potential promoter interested, and then it'll be up to him/her what to do.

In the hope that there are some potential promoters out there, we've found a site that would appear to be almost ideal. The owner is happy to share with Speedway or to sell outright. The site is around 35 minutes from Newport and Cardiff and around 55 minutes from Swansea. Road connections are excellent. Facilities on the site are excellent. If anyone is interested please send me a private message and I'll provide you with full details.

Who will all you proud English Nationalists pick instead of Chris Harris - he's Cornish and very proud of it.