Northampton 2026

[paulnolan]

The call has gone out for racenight volunteers but still no sign of ticket prices or anything like that. What can we expect?

[IainB]

9 minutes ago, paulnolan said:

The call has gone out for racenight volunteers but still no sign of ticket prices or anything like that. What can we expect?

Are they a registered charity? 🤔😁

You can expect £25 👍🏻

[Hamish McRaker]

56 minutes ago, paulnolan said:

The call has gone out for racenight volunteers but still no sign of ticket prices or anything like that. What can we expect?

More volunteers than paying spectators?

[Whitelinehugger]

19 hours ago, Hamish McRaker said:

More volunteers than paying spectators?

Perhaps this might help.many arms on the jobs gets the jobs done quicker.

Edited yesterday at 08:25 AM by Whitelinehugger

[1 valve]

On 4/7/2026 at 1:06 PM, Fortythirtyeight said:

Buster bought Leicester hoping to run stock cars which the council refused, that’s why he sold it to the Bates very quickly.

I see Northampton are now advertising for staff, leaving things a bit late🤔

At no point in time did Buster own the stadium which has always been an asset owned By David Hensley via Beaumont Sports Complex Ltd for which he is the sole Director and built on leased land owned by Leicester City Council. 
Buster stepped in to acquire the club in order to maintain speedway at the venue which was ultimately taken over by the Bates. 
The stadium itself was designed and built with the sole purpose of hosting speedway. Holding stock car racing at the stadium was and never has been a consideration. 

[Eagle77]

Anyone know whether their track has been given the ok yet?

And if so, have/will the riders be getting some practice in before the first home meeting?

[Whitelinehugger]

On 4/7/2026 at 1:06 PM, Fortythirtyeight said:

Buster bought Leicester hoping to run stock cars which the council refused, that’s why he sold it to the Bates very quickly.

I see Northampton are now advertising for staff, leaving things a bit late🤔

He also bought Mildenhall a few seasons back resold but took all the riders with him to use or sell on.

[Hamish McRaker]

20 hours ago, IainB said:

Are they a registered charity? 🤔😁

You can expect £25 👍🏻

If i lived nearby i'd be there if they're paying £25 especially if they throw in free parking. Presume it'll be in cash?

[noaksey]

3 hours ago, Eagle77 said:

Anyone know whether their track has been given the ok yet?

And if so, have/will the riders be getting some practice in before the first home meeting?

This weeks Star says the fence is still on order, the pits haven't been built yet and there is work to do on the stanchions. Once its done they are hoping to arrange a practice day 

[Whitelinehugger]

3 hours ago, noaksey said:

This weeks Star says the fence is still on order, the pits haven't been built yet and there is work to do on the stanchions. Once its done they are hoping to arrange a practice day 

So 2027 start it is then

[IainB]

2 hours ago, Whitelinehugger said:

So 2027 start it is then

Half past 8?

[rearingtogo]

12 minutes ago, IainB said:

Half past 8?

What’s 3 minutes between friends🤣
whitelinehugger won’t mind

Edited 21 hours ago by rearingtogo

[IainB]

14 minutes ago, rearingtogo said:

What’s 3 minutes between friends🤣
whitelinehugger won’t mind

That's a 2 minute time allowance and a complete race... bugger it I've missed heat 1!

[IainB]

There's an interview with co-promoter Tony Gaul on this weeks Speedway360 show... unfortunately, as usual, most of it is inaudible because of the constant sound issues on that show 👎

From what I could hear, Mark Lemon does get a lot of mentions.

 

Edited 7 hours ago by IainB

[gjcone44]

the presenter does my head in,

[Whitelinehugger]

2 hours ago, gjcone44 said:

the presenter does my head in,

You need Craig Saul he’s brilliant. Ex Rye House Presenter

[mikebv]

4 hours ago, IainB said:

There's an interview with co-promoter Tony Gaul on this weeks Speedway360 show... unfortunately, as usual, most of it is inaudible because of the constant sound issues on that show 👎

From what I could hear, Mark Lemon does get a lot of mentions.

 

Speaking with those flying around the moon was clearer....😁

[Hamish McRaker]

The company having only one named director (Lemon) is interesting  - once speedway has been set up and is running, at minimal possible cost, additional directors who've been waiting in the wings may come on board with working capital, enabling Lemon to step away. Trying to strengthen up the team and do more to market and promote locally would probsbly be a priority. Question is how soon would that happen, and if so makes it doubly important everything's ready to roll by the 30th

[Fromafar]

22 minutes ago, Hamish McRaker said:

The company having only one named director (Lemon) is interesting  - once speedway has been set up and is running, at minimal possible cost, additional directors who've been waiting in the wings may come on board with working capital, enabling Lemon to step away. Trying to strengthen up the team and do more to market and promote locally would probsbly be a priority. Question is how soon would that happen, and if so makes it doubly important everything's ready to roll by the 30th

 

22 minutes ago, Hamish McRaker said:

The company having only one named director (Lemon) is interesting  - once speedway has been set up and is running, at minimal possible cost, additional directors who've been waiting in the wings may come on board with working capital, enabling Lemon to step away. Trying to strengthen up the team and do more to market and promote locally would probsbly be a priority. Question is how soon would that happen, and if so makes it doubly important everything's ready to roll by the 30th

Seems a bit of a gamble all round.

[Whitelinehugger]

45 minutes ago, Fromafar said:

 

Seems a bit of a gamble all round.

Is this round a big gamble or does it need to be smaller?