What about Northampton?

[Aries]

1 minute ago, SteveArena said:

Once the sale of Ipswich goes through would Louis use the funds to run Northampton?

He said only yesterday on local radio that he wants out of the sport, and wants a lifestyle change.

[bellevueace]

14 minutes ago, Aries said:

He said only yesterday on local radio that he wants out of the sport, and wants a lifestyle change.

That makes sense as if he was happy with 5 teams he would run Ipswich not sell then put money into something he wasnt happy with in the first place.

[Youhave2minutes]

25 minutes ago, Aries said:

He said only yesterday on local radio that he wants out of the sport, and wants a lifestyle change.

I personally don’t blame him.

[dontforgetthefueltapsbruv]

1 hour ago, SteveArena said:

Once the sale of Ipswich goes through would Louis use the funds to run Northampton?

Are bears constipated whilst standing in the woods?

Is the Pope Muslim?

[Hawk127]

1 hour ago, Aries said:

He said only yesterday on local radio that he wants out of the sport, and wants a lifestyle change.

It would seem that the way the sport is run by the BSPL and others no longer aligns with his aims and while he wants a lifestyle change change, I would not be surprised if he keeps his options open and perhaps a hand in the sport by linking up with Mildenhall who are again running under NORA. That would overcome the issue he clearly has with the cronies who are running the sport into the ground with a business model which is way past its sell by date. Changes are needed but it is not going to happen with the current managerial incumbents. He has a vision but it clearly did/does not sit well with his former fellow promoters.

[Racin Jason 72]

For me for speedway to survive and thrive into the future is to have credible 2 main leagues of equal amount of teams. 
promotion and relegation between the leagues. One up and one down. 
play offs in division 2 for promotion and playoffs in division one for relegation.  
whoever tops the table is league champions. 
im the top league every meeting should be meaningful wether you are fighting relegation or trying to be champions. 
in the second division the battle is for champions and the playoffs would decide promotion 

if you could get a tv deal and decent sponsorship for the leagues the money should be divided up into prize money depending where you finish in the league. 
a extra payment would be given to the promoted team to assist them in transition to the top league. 
a credible league could attract good sponsors and a promotion and relegation battle would make excellent tv. 

[dontforgetthefueltapsbruv]

11 minutes ago, Hawk127 said:

It would seem that the way the sport is run by the BSPL and others no longer aligns with his aims and while he wants a lifestyle change change, I would not be surprised if he keeps his options open and perhaps a hand in the sport by linking up with Mildenhall who are again running under NORA. That would overcome the issue he clearly has with the cronies who are running the sport into the ground with a business model which is way past its sell by date. Changes are needed but it is not going to happen with the current managerial incumbents. He has a vision but it clearly did/does not sit well with his former fellow promoters.

Now that would be interesting if he was to throw his hat in the ring with NORA and challenge the status quo

[Hawk127]

15 minutes ago, dontforgetthefueltapsbruv said:

Now that would be interesting if he was to throw his hat in the ring with NORA and challenge the status quo

Speedway is in his DNA and he mentioned a Polish club in the article yesterday so whilst he said he wants out he may be tempted if the opportunity arises and he could make a difference. Imagine if other clubs decided to look at the alternative given the current operating model is drab, boring and will never attract a new younger generation of supporters. Today people want a quick fix and action not 15 heats drawn out over two hours on average. The sport needs to be innovative and try something different, not the same old format and it needs to stop the riders dictating when, where and how they will ply their trade. It is not just about the riders.

[ouch]

1 hour ago, dontforgetthefueltapsbruv said:

Now that would be interesting if he was to throw his hat in the ring with NORA and challenge the status quo

It would indeed. Be interesting to see how long they danced to his tune. You want an average changing - no problem, a guest when it’s not allowed - fine or a foreigner who’s not eligible - go on then. You want what? sorry no. Hey come back, we need you. 

[bringbackHalifax]

Would like to know what his idea that sets him apart is. He was part of the leadership team that screwed over Birmingham and Oxford. Come and join os and we will share top riders, then sign them all up and leave them both without established number 1’s. He was part of the group that wrongly stopped Freddie’s debut at Brum ironically against Ipswich, screwing over Tolley again. As far as I can see he has been a part of the problem.

[Byker Biker]

6 hours ago, bringbackHalifax said:

Would like to know what his idea that sets him apart is. He was part of the leadership team that screwed over Birmingham and Oxford. Come and join os and we will share top riders, then sign them all up and leave them both without established number 1’s. He was part of the group that wrongly stopped Freddie’s debut at Brum ironically against Ipswich, screwing over Tolley again. As far as I can see he has been a part of the problem.

Correct

[Sings4Speedway]

On 1/14/2026 at 7:47 PM, dontforgetthefueltapsbruv said:

Now that would be interesting if he was to throw his hat in the ring with NORA and challenge the status quo

After all the "help" he gave IOW it would be hilarious.

Also Mildenhall aren't opting to run under NORA, they can't get the track licenced by the SCB due to the highly questionable fence being used.

[Dave_minall]

Northampton posted this image on their facebook recently. It's hard to tell but do I see an air fence waiting to be erected or do my eyes deceive me?

[Preston Comet]

1 minute ago, Dave_minall said:

Northampton posted this image on their facebook recently. It's hard to tell but do I see an air fence waiting to be erected or do my eyes deceive me?

Where you looking Dave, on the inside?

The bluey colour is the steel plate on the earth mound, that I think Dave Wayne mentioned a while back.

Also, the yellow are 2 tyre bundles entering and leaving the turns

[Dave_minall]

17 minutes ago, Preston Comet said:

Where you looking Dave, on the inside?

The bluey colour is the steel plate on the earth mound, that I think Dave Wayne mentioned a while back.

Also, the yellow are 2 tyre bundles entering and leaving the turns

Yeah I thought the blue thing was a deflated air fence waiting for a structure to attach it to, but like I said my eyes may be deceiving me.

[eric i]

Northampton would be better off putting a fence on the inside of the earth mounds, the track would be smaller but a much better shape for speedway.

[Haza]

33 minutes ago, eric i said:

Northampton would be better off putting a fence on the inside of the earth mounds, the track would be smaller but a much better shape for speedway.

Looking at google images I can see what your saying and it be away from the stock car fence and be much safer what cost it come at I hate to think to install a track air fence and just the basics for speedway . And the leading question would it attract enough fans to make it viable?

[hasta la vista]

Can't have an air fence there, against the regs.

Can only be a foam fence like they have at KL.

[Rob B]

6 hours ago, hasta la vista said:

Can't have an air fence there, against the regs.

Can only be a foam fence like they have at KL.

and the foam fence company has gone bust.

[Hawk127]

10 minutes ago, Rob B said:

and the foam fence company has gone bust.

But apparently the management of said company continue to supply speedway tracks. I believe Mildenhall found an alternative supplier and that was allegedly why the BSPL/BSPA refused to licence the club. Another closed shop operation from those in charge of the sport.  What is the matter with the morons who run the sport in this country. Time for more clubs to jump ship, join NORA and break the stranglehold of those who are determined to take the sport to its nadir.