Whitelinehugger Posted March 14 Report Share Posted March 14 On 3/12/2026 at 2:24 PM, noggin said: Park like Osborne is only in it for the cash, neither have any interest in speedway. Money money money no interest in anything else just to line their pockets. F**cking sharks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frigbo Posted March 16 Report Share Posted March 16 https://www.facebook.com/share/v/18V3URwxej/ Urban Explorers have gained access to site. More footage to follow, apparently. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toady Posted March 17 Report Share Posted March 17 On 3/16/2026 at 10:30 AM, frigbo said: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/18V3URwxej/ Urban Explorers have gained access to site. More footage to follow, apparently. Just watched the footage and seen the photos. While I’ve seen the plans several times, that acoustic barrier is really noticeable and has taken away some of the best viewing spots. However, the old girl still looks great and the remodelled track amazing. It’s a shame we only saw one season on it and I’d say it was the best. I wish everyone involved the best of luck in getting speedway back to that iconic stadium sometime soon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frigbo Posted Wednesday at 04:01 PM Report Share Posted Wednesday at 04:01 PM https://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/news/26023788.speedway-teams-company-collapses-liquidation/?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwdGRjcARMlbFjbGNrBEyVrWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHjUP2C9GSkamLtXdXKsQV76uqFLjOQbhIAxkDxaOF3CDssqo2EzI81l98PpF_aem_zSd22wCC5tk8BK4cN0OoLg#Echobox=1776262961 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitelinehugger Posted Wednesday at 04:28 PM Report Share Posted Wednesday at 04:28 PM 25 minutes ago, frigbo said: https://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/news/26023788.speedway-teams-company-collapses-liquidation/?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwdGRjcARMlbFjbGNrBEyVrWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHjUP2C9GSkamLtXdXKsQV76uqFLjOQbhIAxkDxaOF3CDssqo2EzI81l98PpF_aem_zSd22wCC5tk8BK4cN0OoLg#Echobox=1776262961 Dead and Buried.😭 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piston197 Posted Wednesday at 05:13 PM Report Share Posted Wednesday at 05:13 PM 1 hour ago, frigbo said: https://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/news/26023788.speedway-teams-company-collapses-liquidation/?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwdGRjcARMlbFjbGNrBEyVrWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHjUP2C9GSkamLtXdXKsQV76uqFLjOQbhIAxkDxaOF3CDssqo2EzI81l98PpF_aem_zSd22wCC5tk8BK4cN0OoLg#Echobox=1776262961 It will just be the latest move by the slimy slippery Osborne operation to point to Speedway being not supported in the Swindon area, there should be a caveat from the council that the Studley Grange site should be up and running for 2 years before any talks can be held with regard to any further development of the Abbey Stadium Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frigbo Posted Wednesday at 10:02 PM Report Share Posted Wednesday at 10:02 PM 5 hours ago, Whitelinehugger said: Dead and Buried.😭 How do you reach that conclusion from this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWellBehavedWorrall Posted Thursday at 11:07 AM Report Share Posted Thursday at 11:07 AM Horrible situation for Swindon. A new company can be created on Companies House for around £20, but the fact the last entity to run speedway in Swindon has collapsed doesn’t exactly scream positivity. Do we have any Swindon fans on here? If so, do you still attend the likes of Oxford, or are you lost to the sport? Many years ago, I enjoyed visiting Reading, Oxford and Swindon. Cornerstone clubs of British speedway. It’s a travesty, what’s happening to UK speedway. I’m an optimist, but also a realist and without significant intervention, we’ll lose this fine sport one day in this country. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitelinehugger Posted Thursday at 01:23 PM Report Share Posted Thursday at 01:23 PM 15 hours ago, frigbo said: How do you reach that conclusion from this? Property redevelopment always wins in these such cases. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heathen52 Posted Thursday at 03:39 PM Report Share Posted Thursday at 03:39 PM Is this Steve Park guy Clark Osborne in disguise ?, I had never heard of him until recently, probably doesn't know one end of a speedway bike from another, not to mention which way riders go around a track. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R87 Posted Thursday at 05:36 PM Report Share Posted Thursday at 05:36 PM On 4/15/2026 at 6:13 PM, piston197 said: It will just be the latest move by the slimy slippery Osborne operation to point to Speedway being not supported in the Swindon area, there should be a caveat from the council that the Studley Grange site should be up and running for 2 years before any talks can be held with regard to any further development of the Abbey Stadium But he's absolutely right. Its NOT viable 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toady Posted Thursday at 05:41 PM Report Share Posted Thursday at 05:41 PM 1 hour ago, heathen52 said: Is this Steve Park guy Clark Osborne in disguise ?, I had never heard of him until recently, probably doesn't know one end of a speedway bike from another, not to mention which way riders go around a track. No, definitely two different people, but both with the same weakness: ££££. Neither is remotely interested in speedway; hence Park speaking for the demolition of the Abbey Stadium recently and now dissolving the company that he had been left with after the death of Terry Russell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frigbo Posted Thursday at 06:07 PM Report Share Posted Thursday at 06:07 PM 6 hours ago, TheWellBehavedWorrall said: Horrible situation for Swindon. A new company can be created on Companies House for around £20, but the fact the last entity to run speedway in Swindon has collapsed doesn’t exactly scream positivity. Do we have any Swindon fans on here? If so, do you still attend the likes of Oxford, or are you lost to the sport? Many years ago, I enjoyed visiting Reading, Oxford and Swindon. Cornerstone clubs of British speedway. It’s a travesty, what’s happening to UK speedway. I’m an optimist, but also a realist and without significant intervention, we’ll lose this fine sport one day in this country. Swindon fans (in the main) don't see this as a material change. Swindon Speedway 2013 LTD wasn't operating and no longer had any association with running speedway in Swindon (BSPL have the licence). This move was entirely predictable with Terry passing away and Park now being Osborne's puppet in Swindon Motorsports and their pretend new track. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE DEAN MACHINE Posted Thursday at 08:02 PM Report Share Posted Thursday at 08:02 PM On 3/12/2026 at 2:24 PM, noggin said: Park like Osborne is only in it for the cash, neither have any interest in speedway. Not sticking up for Osbourne but he has already has a long history in speedway and stock cars but he is a business man and is in business to make money and if speedway was in a better financial position then I’m sure he would be on speedways side 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWellBehavedWorrall Posted 17 hours ago Report Share Posted 17 hours ago 15 hours ago, heathen52 said: Is this Steve Park guy Clark Osborne in disguise ?, I had never heard of him until recently, probably doesn't know one end of a speedway bike from another, not to mention which way riders go around a track. @StevePark explain yourself. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve roberts Posted 17 hours ago Report Share Posted 17 hours ago (edited) 11 hours ago, THE DEAN MACHINE said: Not sticking up for Osbourne but he has already has a long history in speedway and stock cars but he is a business man and is in business to make money and if speedway was in a better financial position then I’m sure he would be on speedways side Oxford Speedway was a viable proposition back in 1975 but it didn't stop Osborne under the guise of Bristol Stadium Ltd from selling the stadium to the council with a view of developing the site for housing. Thankfully an SOS Committee was formed of which my uncle was one and stepped in to save the stadium. And of course he was later involved with the debacle of Bristol Speedway of which he has been quoted as saying it was a success which of course it was regarding attendances but he and his fellow consortium members never got planning permission and were forced to close after only two years of operation. He has always been a shady character! Edited 17 hours ago by steve roberts 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*JJ Posted 16 hours ago Report Share Posted 16 hours ago 14 hours ago, R87 said: But he's absolutely right. Its NOT viable Oh hello Clarke, you're back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevePark Posted 11 hours ago Report Share Posted 11 hours ago 5 hours ago, TheWellBehavedWorrall said: @StevePark explain yourself. Not guilty m'lud !!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frigbo Posted 10 hours ago Report Share Posted 10 hours ago On 4/16/2026 at 2:23 PM, Whitelinehugger said: Property redevelopment always wins in these such cases. Planning for houses has been refused. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frigbo Posted 10 hours ago Report Share Posted 10 hours ago (edited) 20 hours ago, R87 said: But he's absolutely right. Its NOT viable If you run it into the ground with no investment and no diverse uses, it's bound to struggle! Edited 10 hours ago by frigbo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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