Northampton 2026

[Teromaafan]

Out of interest, is there anyone on this forum for whom Northampton will be their team to support?

[Preston Comet]

22 hours ago, Racin Jason 72 said:

While that might be true that doubling up is keeping the sport running it does nothing to make it credible. 
without credibility it won’t grow and the media certainly isn’t interested in it’s current guise. 
try going into your local pub and explaining how doubling up and guests work in our sport. It’s embarrassing 

Its no more complicated than teying to understand the rules of rugby union..  and 10's of thousands follow that

[Fromafar]

1 minute ago, Preston Comet said:

Its no more complicated than teying to understand the rules of rugby union..  and 10's of thousands follow that

Basic is they don’t have their Players playing or guest for other Teams against them. on Pitch stuff is always open to interpretation.

[Hamish McRaker]

On 3/15/2026 at 10:32 AM, Racin Jason 72 said:

While that might be true that doubling up is keeping the sport running it does nothing to make it credible. 
without credibility it won’t grow and the media certainly isn’t interested in it’s current guise. 
try going into your local pub and explaining how doubling up and guests work in our sport. It’s embarrassing 

Easy - you explain that the three leagues are separate entities, and that riders are not salaried employees, but are self employed and make agreements with teams from season to season, which can include (within a framework of limitations which apply to teams in the respective leagues) with teams in two of the three UK leagues, and indeed also make similar arrangements with teams in Polish, Swedish and Danish leagues.

You'd add that a large proportion of riders, in doing this, seek to maximise earnings from Speedway during the months from March to October because, for whatever reasons, their income from November to February is restricted. You'd also mention that many riders employ mechanics, lease vans, and rent workshops, and these are not paid for by the clubs they ride for.

You'd also mention that not all riders have the same set-up as regards income and employment, for example there's one who drives an HGV all year and who just rides in one UK league and not for a Polish/Swedish/Danish club.

At that point I'd invite questions, respond to them, then say goodnight and leave before any question about Guest Riders was raised!!

[Hamish McRaker]

1 hour ago, Preston Comet said:

Its no more complicated than teying to understand the rules of rugby union..  and 10's of thousands follow that

Not quite the same because what you're talking about is what happens on the pitch.

But it's a relevant point because any sport has its own particular arrangements as to how it's organised, and there are reasons for that. 

Speedway enthusiasts should not be shameful about any self-esteem problems in that respect. Why should speedway replicate or align with other sports. It's different, it has to be, it does things the way it needs to. Shove that in yer pipes and smoke it, you ignorant and self-important football/rugby/whatever fans!!

[LagutaRacingFan]

16 hours ago, Teromaafan said:

Out of interest, is there anyone on this forum for whom Northampton will be their team to support?

Yes.

They are the closest team to me.

Northampton will have my full spoort.

[arnieg]

7 minutes ago, LagutaRacingFan said:

Yes.

They are the closest team to me.

Northampton will have my full spoort.

And the final nail in the coffin of the Northampton venture 🤐

[Fromafar]

16 minutes ago, LagutaRacingFan said:

Yes.

They are the closest team to me.

Northampton will have my full spoort.

When are going to mention Artum should be signed. is that the lead in Quote🤔😂

[Tapewrecker]

Just wonder when the team will be announced?

[DJC]

They may need a rethink after Puk's crash yday? Punctured lung could keep him out of the first few meets 

[Hotdog]

17 hours ago, Teromaafan said:

Out of interest, is there anyone on this forum for whom Northampton will be their team to support?

Me and my wife will be there every match we are twenty minutes away .

[weymouth alicat]

On 3/7/2026 at 9:17 AM, Al Stewart said:

Does anyone know how accessible this track is? Can you get there by public transport?

the track is halfway between the villages of Brafield on the Green ( A428 Northampton to Bedford Rd) and Horton , 

so basically in the middle if nowhere 

[weymouth alicat]

21 hours ago, Teromaafan said:

Out of interest, is there anyone on this forum for whom Northampton will be their team to support?

yes, me and my son.. I started watching Speedway at Weymouth in the 80s whilst on holiday and travelled the country with them until the eventual demise , I also went to Coventry and Milton Keynes again until they closed too My lad used to come with me when he was young ( he's now 36 ) and we are looking forward to it .                                                                                                                               

It all seems a bit quiet though on the Promoter/ Team/ Publicty front which is strange

Edited 56 minutes ago by weymouth alicat

[Ghosty]

Northampton team name, I have 2 Nimrods & Hammers.

With no names being given as yet to the management, could one be Nigel Wagstaff? He still owes me a few quid from his Oxford days would be good to catch up.

[cowboy cookie returns?]

Northampton All Stars 

[YeOldPitGate]

31 minutes ago, Ghosty said:

Northampton team name, I have 2 Nimrods & Hammers.

With no names being given as yet to the management, could one be Nigel Wagstaff? He still owes me a few quid from his Oxford days would be good to catch up.

Excuse the pun given your handle but I'm thinking the "Northampton Ghosts" given no one has seen any riders, team manager or promoters yet.

[Steve Shovlar]

Majority on here seem very negative towards this new venture. A shame really as they need to have fans behind them.

Peterborough, Birmingham and Coventry are lost and fans could easily head over to Northampton to give their support. 

I wish them all the best in this venture. It’s going to be hard to start from scratch in a town not known for speedway. Hopefully the locals will come out to see what it’s all about and a fanbase can be built. Good luck to them.