mikebv Posted March 19 Report Share Posted March 19 1 hour ago, Bagpuss said: It's far from ideal and hopefully the reasons for that will become clear but personally I wouldn't rule out going somewhere a month before the first fixture. The main thing British Speedway does wrong is the lack of information even if there isn't much to tell and rhats happening here unfortunately. Literally, seven figures spent on riders, (who Average Joe Public will never have heard of), yet hardly anything on professional PR, Media output, and Event Management.... Absolutely crackers!!!! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulnolan Posted March 19 Report Share Posted March 19 It's actually six weeks until the first meeting, six weeks tonight. Still, a club name wouldn't hurt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neila Posted March 19 Report Share Posted March 19 1 hour ago, foreverblue said: I think when it is up and running it will be popular, its location is central and easy access means it will be easy for most people to get to. If they could persuade the powers that be to put on a decent individual meeting to raise the profile it should be successful. Unfortunately due to the upcoming fuel crisis 😧 I don't think many people will be prepared to travel to Northampton or anywhere else for that matter 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adonis Posted March 19 Report Share Posted March 19 On 3/17/2026 at 11:28 AM, YeOldPitGate said: Wasn't there two Horton's and the other one took over Peterborough cleared the debts and led a successful era for 2-3 seasons before he got bored of underwriting the losses or was that the Frost fella ? It was colin who was the rubbishbag . Mick took that flack 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adonis Posted March 19 Report Share Posted March 19 35 minutes ago, Neila said: Unfortunately due to the upcoming fuel crisis 😧 I don't think many people will be prepared to travel to Northampton or anywhere else for that matter the best kept sporting secret ever . opening night massive crowd of people who support other teams . 3 weeks in and tiny crowd ..they should be marketing it on social media , give the team a name at least theres plenty of Speedway fans internet savvy enough to create a razamatazz , Speedway has far too long relied on its dwindling fanbase to advertise it , and this is a classic exmaple . failing to prepare is preparing to fail !!! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Hunter Posted March 20 Report Share Posted March 20 Everybody seems to have forgotten that for several years Milton Keynes, which is only 20 miles from Northampton, had a team. Thats a lot nearer than Coventry, Peterborough and Wolverhampton! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hotdog Posted March 20 Report Share Posted March 20 From Newport Pagnell to brafield speedway it is 9.6 miles nearest track we have ever had. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 valve Posted March 20 Report Share Posted March 20 (edited) 3 hours ago, Hotdog said: From Newport Pagnell to brafield speedway it is 9.6 miles nearest track we have ever had. Milton Keynes “The Grove” was just a tad over 4 miles from Newport Pagnell. But at 9.6 miles it’s very close to Brafield so let’s hope folk take the time to take in a few enjoyable meetings. Edited March 20 by 1 valve 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old bob at herne bay Posted March 20 Report Share Posted March 20 Milton Keynes ....last raced in Milton Keynes back in the early 90's ? Think i was a Hackney supporter then . Doubt there are many supporters who still have their programme boards from 30 years ago ? Guess t he Cobblers will be hoping that hte Stock Car supporters will transfer their allegiance to the 2 wheeled sport ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YeOldPitGate Posted March 20 Report Share Posted March 20 1 hour ago, old bob at herne bay said: Milton Keynes ....last raced in Milton Keynes back in the early 90's ? Think i was a Hackney supporter then . Doubt there are many supporters who still have their programme boards from 30 years ago ? Guess t he Cobblers will be hoping that hte Stock Car supporters will transfer their allegiance to the 2 wheeled sport ? The Terry Chainey days from memory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*JJ Posted March 21 Report Share Posted March 21 16 hours ago, old bob at herne bay said: Milton Keynes ....last raced in Milton Keynes back in the early 90's ? Think i was a Hackney supporter then . Doubt there are many supporters who still have their programme boards from 30 years ago ? Guess t he Cobblers will be hoping that hte Stock Car supporters will transfer their allegiance to the 2 wheeled sport ? There was an MK MDL team a few years ago, until the nomadic teams were abolished. Some fans came to Birmingham, at least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluPanther Posted March 21 Report Share Posted March 21 Well, if Charles Wright was pencilled in for Northampton, they will now have to find a replacement... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haza Posted March 21 Report Share Posted March 21 39 minutes ago, BluPanther said: Well, if Charles Wright was pencilled in for Northampton, they will now have to find a replacement... And how is Iversen injury as well as I’d say he was a dead cert for a team place as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluPanther Posted March 21 Report Share Posted March 21 28 minutes ago, Haza said: And how is Iversen injury as well as I’d say he was a dead cert for a team place as well Indeed, they could be be on the phone a fair bit in the next few days/weeks. It's certainly not an ideal start for the newcomers... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted March 21 Report Share Posted March 21 I wish Northampton well , but it does look a bit of cobbled together by Premiership Promotions to save theirselves.Who is chipping in the cash to get this project up and running though is the question that remains a mystery . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebv Posted March 21 Report Share Posted March 21 14 minutes ago, Fromafar said: I wish Northampton well , but it does look a bit of cobbled together by Premiership Promotions to save theirselves.Who is chipping in the cash to get this project up and running though is the question that remains a mystery . According to Mark Lemon in the Speedway Star, the promoters (who and how many not confirmed), and some "outside investors"... Attracting a fanbase to support a team put together by the owners and promoters of some/all (?) of your opponents in the same league could be a bit of a tough sell... If they don't do well some may not be "too surprised" given their opponents put the team together.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainB Posted March 21 Author Report Share Posted March 21 55 minutes ago, BluPanther said: Indeed, they could be be on the phone a fair bit in the next few days/weeks. It's certainly not an ideal start for the newcomers... 1 hour ago, Haza said: And how is Iversen injury as well as I’d say he was a dead cert for a team place as well All they have to do is make press & practice day... I wonder if Plymouth still have their spare rider in storage somewhere? Maybe put him on a train and send him up to Northampton just to familiarise the new Northampton fans just what they're getting themselves into 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Smith Posted March 21 Report Share Posted March 21 2 hours ago, BluPanther said: Well, if Charles Wright was pencilled in for Northampton, they will now have to find a replacement... Why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.D Posted March 21 Report Share Posted March 21 Just now, Daniel Smith said: Why? Out for a while after a fall last night, dislocated and fractured shoulder. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainB Posted March 21 Author Report Share Posted March 21 8 minutes ago, M.D said: Out for a while after a fall last night, dislocated and fractured shoulder. " a lengthy spell" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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