marko Posted March 6 Report Share Posted March 6 I remember Beck riding for Arena, stylish rider and I had high hopes for him but it didn’t work out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col Posted March 6 Report Share Posted March 6 50 minutes ago, InTheDeepStuff said: Mikkel retired maybe 3-4 seasons ago but has just announced he’s signed back for Slangarup in Denmark for this season so on the comeback trail Last rode in 2019. So 6 years ago. Looking froward to visiting a new track. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fortythirtyeight Posted March 6 Report Share Posted March 6 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 ! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagpuss Posted March 6 Report Share Posted March 6 18 minutes 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 ! Greater media impact I'd have thought. If you say it all now there is far less to reveal between now and May. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebv Posted March 6 Report Share Posted March 6 2 minutes 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 ! 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!!! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArthurRudge Posted March 6 Report Share Posted March 6 46 minutes 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 ! But you know as well as I do the lack of professionalism and clarity within this embarrassment of a sport over here, it's like it's some big secrecy act! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE DEAN MACHINE Posted March 6 Report Share Posted March 6 (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 March 6 by THE DEAN MACHINE 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fortythirtyeight Posted March 6 Report Share Posted March 6 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 March 6 Report Share Posted March 6 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 March 6 Report Share Posted March 6 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 March 6 Report Share Posted March 6 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 March 6 Report Share Posted March 6 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 March 6 Report Share Posted March 6 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 March 6 Report Share Posted March 6 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 March 6 Report Share Posted March 6 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 March 6 Report Share Posted March 6 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 March 6 Report Share Posted March 6 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 March 6 Report Share Posted March 6 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 ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle77 Posted March 6 Report Share Posted March 6 (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 March 6 by Eagle77 Typing error 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamish McRaker Posted March 6 Report Share Posted March 6 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...
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