THE DEAN MACHINE Posted 8 hours ago Report Share Posted 8 hours ago (edited) 1 hour ago, mikebv said: It is all a bit typically "UK Speedwayish" isn't it?. I would think it is a really important event for the sport in the UK, hence the desire to make it happen... Those tracks trying to come back can now point to Northampton, and use it as an example of the sport not being in "terminal decline" as developers around the country have suggested when requesting planning permission.. It obviously also ensures both leagues can keep going as doubling up can still share rider costs... Let's hope it's a success, keeping in going will certainly change the optics somewhat as to the current downward spiral of closures... Buxton and Northampton, two "new" tracks for 2026.... Over to the UK Speedway's Director of Marketing and Media, and their team, to go into overdrive to let the wider sporting world know about them!!! There is a polish website called speedway news pl which has covered both Buxton and Northampton on their pages,maybe we should ask them to run British speedways media Edited 8 hours ago by THE DEAN MACHINE 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fortythirtyeight Posted 8 hours ago Report Share Posted 8 hours ago 1 hour ago, mikebv said: It is all a bit typically "UK Speedwayish" isn't it?. I would think it is a really important event for the sport in the UK, hence the desire to make it happen... Those tracks trying to come back can now point to Northampton, and use it as an example of the sport not being in "terminal decline" as developers around the country have suggested when requesting planning permission.. It obviously also ensures both leagues can keep going as doubling up can still share rider costs... Let's hope it's a success, keeping in going will certainly change the optics somewhat as to the current downward spiral of closures... Buxton and Northampton, two "new" tracks for 2026.... Over to the UK Speedway's Director of Marketing and Media, and their team, to go into overdrive to let the wider sporting world know about them!!! “Not being in terminal decline “ ? A ‘PREMIERSHIP’ of just 6 teams ! a new team announced just 2 weeks before a season is due to start ! I think we all know the situation , whilst I appreciate the desire to watch live speedway has declined year on year , even the die hards that are left know this winter has been an absolute disaster as far as organisation is concerned and with no sign of change at the top table it’s only heading one way I’m afraid. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R87 Posted 8 hours ago Report Share Posted 8 hours ago 2 hours ago, WookieboyDon said: Can't wait to see @R87 thoughts on Northampton opening, considering he spent the majority of the last year telling anyone that would listen that we will NEVER see a new team open up again in the UK, the optimist that he is!! Willing to give credit where it is due @R87 ???!!! Or will silence be golden? Won't last the season. Where are they getting a crowd from for a start 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTopDrawer Posted 8 hours ago Report Share Posted 8 hours ago 9 minutes ago, R87 said: Won't last the season. Where are they getting a crowd from for a start Is that the best you've got? Did the nasty man upset you? @WookieboyDon you are a bad person! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjcone44 Posted 8 hours ago Report Share Posted 8 hours ago they need to be handing out free tickets for 1st meeting round the town centre, get a bit of atmosphere. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamish McRaker Posted 7 hours ago Report Share Posted 7 hours ago Get a local celebrity to do opening night guest appearance, that'll get the punters in. Now.....who is there?...... of course, Alan Carr!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YeOldPitGate Posted 6 hours ago Report Share Posted 6 hours ago 22 minutes ago, Hamish McRaker said: Get a local celebrity to do opening night guest appearance, that'll get the punters in. Now.....who is there?...... of course, Alan Carr!! linda lusadi ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HGould Posted 6 hours ago Report Share Posted 6 hours ago 28 minutes ago, YeOldPitGate said: linda lusadi ? Martin Clunes Doc Marten 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamish McRaker Posted 5 hours ago Report Share Posted 5 hours ago Whispering Bob Harris was born in Northampton but nobody'd hear him. How about Chris "Ash the Splash" Ashton the former Saints and England winger? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dog Posted 5 hours ago Report Share Posted 5 hours ago 4 hours ago, Fortythirtyeight said: Good news we have another club but I don't understand why the promoter hasn't been named , never mind a team line up. Any new promoter has to interviewed and vetted by the clowns running the sport so we must assume this has been done so why the secrecy ? A team must also have been sorted as you don't announce your running without one ! Lemon I reckon 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fortythirtyeight Posted 5 hours ago Report Share Posted 5 hours ago 7 minutes ago, The Dog said: Lemon I reckon Can’t be a promoter at more than one club in the same league. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haza Posted 4 hours ago Report Share Posted 4 hours ago 6 minutes ago, Fortythirtyeight said: Can’t be a promoter at more than one club in the same league. Ex Brummie promoter Tolley ? Or ex go rider and friend ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle77 Posted 4 hours ago Report Share Posted 4 hours ago (edited) Speedway really is incredible... You'd think they'd want to get as much information out there as soon as possible to try to generate a bit of local interest... Instead it's... We have a brand new exciting venture for you to follow... We won't tell you whose in charge... We won't tell you whose running the team... We won't tell you whose riding for the team... Roll Up... Roll Up... Edited 4 hours ago by Eagle77 Typing error 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamish McRaker Posted 4 hours ago Report Share Posted 4 hours ago 24 minutes ago, Eagle77 said: Speedway really is incredible... You'd think they'd want to get as much information out there as soon as possible to try to generate a bit of local interest... Instead it's... We have a brand new exciting venture for you to follow... We won't tell you whose in charge... We won't tell you whose running the team... We won't tell you whose riding for the team... Roll Up... Roll Up... More like Drip, drip, drip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 valve Posted 4 hours ago Report Share Posted 4 hours ago 25 minutes ago, Eagle77 said: Speedway really is incredible... You'd think they'd want to get as much information out there as soon as possible to try to generate a bit of local interest... Instead it's... We have a brand new exciting venture for you to follow... We won't tell you whose in charge... We won't tell you whose running the team... We won't tell you whose riding for the team... Roll Up... Roll Up... They have their reasons for the delay in releasing full details of the “new” club. And, as they are the folk making it happen it is their prerogative to decide when that will be. Meanwhile let’s be grateful for this positive step in the current tough times for British speedway and wish the promoters and all concerned all the best of luck in their endeavours to make Northampton a long term success. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piston197 Posted 4 hours ago Report Share Posted 4 hours ago 3 hours ago, Hamish McRaker said: Get a local celebrity to do opening night guest appearance, that'll get the punters in. Now.....who is there?...... of course, Alan Carr!! Keith Huewen at least a passing motorcycle link and sports broadcaster Keith Huewen (born 1957), former international motorcycle racer and current sports broadcaster, lives in Northampton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.D Posted 4 hours ago Report Share Posted 4 hours ago 3 minutes ago, piston197 said: Keith Huewen at least a passing motorcycle link and sports broadcaster Keith Huewen (born 1957), former international motorcycle racer and current sports broadcaster, lives in Northampton Loves his speedway too.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TB1 Posted 4 hours ago Report Share Posted 4 hours ago A question regarding the racing surface at Northampton. Will the surface getting carved up by stockcars cause an issue for speedway or will they have enough time to turn it around between cars and speedway? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle77 Posted 4 hours ago Report Share Posted 4 hours ago 11 minutes ago, 1 valve said: They have their reasons for the delay in releasing full details of the “new” club. And, as they are the folk making it happen it is their prerogative to decide when that will be. Meanwhile let’s be grateful for this positive step in the current tough times for British speedway and wish the promoters and all concerned all the best of luck in their endeavours to make Northampton a long term success. Of course it's their prerogative to do whatever they want... they can keep the whole thing a secret for ever if they choose... I would just have thought that they'd want to give themselves the best chance to make a decent go of it and I don't think leaving it all till the last minute is the way to do it... Just my opinion... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveWayne Posted 3 hours ago Report Share Posted 3 hours ago 36 minutes ago, TB1 said: A question regarding the racing surface at Northampton. Will the surface getting carved up by stockcars cause an issue for speedway or will they have enough time to turn it around between cars and speedway? Does it cause a problem at Kings Lynn and Scunthorpe ? What about in the past at Sheffield, Coventry, Mildenhall, Swindon, Long Eaton, and many others ? The 2 sports need to work together to keep stadiums open, not fall out with each other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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