Fromafar Posted April 11 Report Share Posted April 11 Just now, Whitelinehugger said: Is this round a big gamble or does it need to be smaller? š¤” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted April 11 Report Share Posted April 11 1 minute ago, Whitelinehugger said: Is this round a big gamble or does it need to be smaller? š¤” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitelinehugger Posted April 11 Report Share Posted April 11 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Fromafar said: š¤” Select your wording in future.š So good you had to post it twiceš¤£ Edited April 11 by Whitelinehugger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamish McRaker Posted April 11 Report Share Posted April 11 4 hours ago, Fromafar said: Ā Seems a bit of a gamble all round. Just waiting for Bet Victor to take control of it all, then it will be, literally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinspeedway Posted April 11 Report Share Posted April 11 13 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 showĀ š From what I could hear, Mark Lemon does get a lot of mentions. Ā The second half of the show didn't have any issues, it appears to be when the Northampton promoter was talking. Sound issues aside (and its not just this speedway podcast that has sound issues), I do think it is a good podcast with interesting talking points and honesty from the panelists- especially Crabby.Ā 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitelinehugger Posted April 13 Report Share Posted April 13 On 4/11/2026 at 7:30 PM, Hamish McRaker said: Just waiting for Bet Victor to take control of it all, then it will be, literally Bet Victor? Our local vicarš Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the hobbit Posted Sunday at 12:27 AM Report Share Posted Sunday at 12:27 AM As a lifelong Brummmies fan, I got so disillusioned with the sport that I walked away from it mid season 2024 and havenāt been to a meeting since. there are many similarities with the start Northampton have had to this season , joining the league at the last moment and all the ensuing problems that brings, with the last few seasons at Birmingham.Ā I have thus learned not to have any great hopes or expectations of the upcoming season . I got used to under strength teams snd often, deeply frustrating snd disappointing Ā team performances.Ā I am going to give Northampton a go as they are anew team and thus, I do not have to support any team that I have been āagainstā, for year after year . Ā all I ask of my new team this season is that all riders and management give it 100% at all Ā times and adopt a positive attitude to a difficult season with a view to being able to start next season on a more even playing field with the other teams where team building is concerned.Ā Ā Can I wish everyone connected with Northampton an injury free season and, one with as few problems both on and off the track as possible. To me, a success season will be one where it hasnāt been embarrassing to admit to being a Northampton fan and more importantly, one where the club grows snd there Ā is not in any doubt about them running again next seasonĀ 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainB Posted Sunday at 06:28 PM Author Report Share Posted Sunday at 06:28 PM Club legend Nicolai Klindt named as captain.Ā 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulnolan Posted 5 hours ago Report Share Posted 5 hours ago I am a patient man but there's still nothing about tickets on the Foxes website, a week out from the first meeting. I've also seen zero local publicity. Concerning but not fatal. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitelinehugger Posted 5 hours ago Report Share Posted 5 hours ago (edited) 3 minutes ago, paulnolan said: I am a patient man but there's still nothing about tickets on the Foxes website, a week out from the first meeting. I've also seen zero local publicity. Concerning but not fatal. Good gracious no ones aloud to watch. Itās all behind closed doors. Only able to see them ride away.š Edited 5 hours ago by Whitelinehugger 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cheese Posted 4 hours ago Report Share Posted 4 hours ago 1 hour ago, paulnolan said: I am a patient man but there's still nothing about tickets on the Foxes website, a week out from the first meeting. I've also seen zero local publicity. Concerning but not fatal. https://britishspeedway.co.uk/rowe-motor-oil-premiership/northampton-update-opening-home-meeting/ Ā NORTHAMPTON Speedway can confirm tickets for their eagerly awaited opening home meeting are expected to go on sale next Tuesday evening at the earliest (April 28). The Foxes race for the first time at Northampton International Raceway on Thursday April 30 when they take on Ipswich in the Premiership Knockout Cup. The decision to delay ticket sales until 48 hours before the event has been taken because the clubās Speedway Control Bureau (SCB) track inspection is scheduled to take place next Tuesday. The venue must satisfy the requirements of this inspection, including a track test with four riders completing racing laps, in order to be signed off to stage a meeting. Since the announcement last month that speedway would be coming to Northampton this season, exceptional efforts have been made to complete the work required for the stadium to become dual-purpose, running speedway as well as its existing stock car use. This includes work on the stadium infrastructure, electrical upgrades and additional safety measures specific to speedway, and the track work itself is now complete. However, launching a new speedway venue in a very limited timeframe does bring its challenges, and there have also been unavoidable delays with the manufacture and delivery of other safety barriers essential to the running of speedway. This explains why the SCB inspection is scheduled for the week of the opening meeting, when the original anticipated timeline was for it to take place this week. We are very optimistic that we will be able to satisfy the SCBās requirements by Tuesday; however, we feel it is prudent to not put tickets on sale until after we have received the green light, and we hope supporters will appreciate this move. We will communicate the outcome of the inspection as soon as possible, with an expectation that tickets will be on sale by Tuesday evening should we receive a positive verdict. Ā 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilTheAce Posted 3 hours ago Report Share Posted 3 hours ago is anyone aware of if there have been any local advertising for the team??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neila Posted 3 hours ago Report Share Posted 3 hours ago 2 minutes ago, PhilTheAce said: is anyone aware of if there have been any local advertising for the team??? Don't be silly speedway doesn't advertise things much š but saying that worky have banners on the main roundabout by the access road to the track, thousands a day pass this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YeOldPitGate Posted 2 hours ago Report Share Posted 2 hours ago 44 minutes ago, PhilTheAce said: is anyone aware of if there have been any local advertising for the team??? Still wouldn't be surprised if half the home meetings are run somewhere else until everything is signed off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulnolan Posted 2 hours ago Report Share Posted 2 hours ago 1 hour ago, PhilTheAce said: is anyone aware of if there have been any local advertising for the team??? I've seen nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Central Posted 1 hour ago Report Share Posted 1 hour ago At least when they have to postpone it they won't be disappointing any locals. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebv Posted 1 hour ago Report Share Posted 1 hour ago 2 minutes ago, Grand Central said: At least when they have to postpone it they won't be disappointing any locals. Speedway? Is that still not going?... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flagrag Posted 1 hour ago Report Share Posted 1 hour ago 1 hour ago, PhilTheAce said: is anyone aware of if there have been any local advertising for the team??? I heard an advert on Greatest Hits Radio that covers Northants,Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire last week for Northampton Foxes and there has been a couple of mentions on the news as well. I would imagine that they may up the output more once they know they are open and any gremlins are sorted out so on opening night will just be happy to Speedway fans in and then will target others which may work as Football season will be finished and Rugby Union not far behindĀ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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