adonis Posted March 15 Report Share Posted March 15 On 3/11/2026 at 12:48 PM, old bob at herne bay said: Let’s hope the BSPL have been explicit in stating the requirements for Northampton Cobblers speedway to be granted a licence, and we do not have any unforeseen delays. On 3/11/2026 at 12:48 PM, old bob at herne bay said: Let’s hope the BSPL have been explicit in stating the requirements for Northampton Cobblers speedway to be granted a licence, and we do not have any unforeseen delays. reckon there might be a problem using Cobblers . bound to be at the very least complaints form the footy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bald Bloke Posted March 15 Report Share Posted March 15 10 hours ago, TTT said: 1. J. Lidsey 7.87 2. L. Kerr 5.36 3. E. Riss 6.46 4. N. Klindt 6.46 5. N-K. Iversen 6.71 6. K. Thomson 3.95 7. J. Mulford or L. Harrison (RS) = 36.81 Lidsey, Klindt, NKI, and Lewi Kerr i was told. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aries Posted March 15 Report Share Posted March 15 Think Riss is in there somewhere too. Or he WAS a few weeks back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teromaafan Posted March 15 Report Share Posted March 15 Out of interest, is there anyone on this forum for whom Northampton will be their team to support? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preston Comet Posted March 16 Report Share Posted March 16 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted March 16 Report Share Posted March 16 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamish McRaker Posted March 16 Report Share Posted March 16 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!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamish McRaker Posted March 16 Report Share Posted March 16 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!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LagutaRacingFan Posted March 16 Report Share Posted March 16 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post arnieg Posted March 16 Popular Post Report Share Posted March 16 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 🤐 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted March 16 Report Share Posted March 16 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🤔😂 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitelinehugger Posted March 16 Report Share Posted March 16 Just wonder when the team will be announced? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJC Posted March 16 Report Share Posted March 16 They may need a rethink after Puk's crash yday? Punctured lung could keep him out of the first few meets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hotdog Posted March 16 Report Share Posted March 16 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 . 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weymouth alicat Posted March 16 Report Share Posted March 16 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weymouth alicat Posted March 16 Report Share Posted March 16 (edited) 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 March 16 by weymouth alicat 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosty Posted March 16 Report Share Posted March 16 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowboy cookie returns? Posted March 16 Report Share Posted March 16 Northampton All Stars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YeOldPitGate Posted March 16 Report Share Posted March 16 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Steve Shovlar Posted March 16 Popular Post Report Share Posted March 16 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. 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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