Northampton 2026

[Racin Jason 72]

2 hours ago, ouch said:

They only need six riders as they could run R/R for the entire season and win the league. I wouldn’t bet against that with the current mickey mouse way of doing things. Why can’t we get back to the halcyon days of the 70’s.

White City used rider replacement all season in 1978 I believe 

[noaksey]

4 hours ago, Bash said:

I did think about Tai, as the rumours were he was going to Ipswich and we were getting a gp star, but maybe the promotors agreed it would be better for him to go Northampton

No recognised no 1 for Northampton and Tai mentioned specifically in this weeks Star 

[szkocjasid]

On 3/12/2026 at 12:56 PM, KevtheRev said:

Given the importance of this new venture, they are going to need a big star to front the team.

Got to be Tai surely.

If they are looking to attract new fans to Speedway to make it a success, would Woffinden make much difference to crowds?

[Teromaafan]

1 hour ago, szkocjasid said:

If they are looking to attract new fans to Speedway to make it a success, would Woffinden make much difference to crowds?

In a word, no! 99% of the population would not know the name of or recognise any speedway rider if they stood at a bus stop. This is why I have previously said that if British speedway were brave enough organise an affordable sport structure without trying to retain certain riders as a top priority, the current so called stars will not be missed in a few years time. Being blunt, get rid of doubling up. If riders can’t afford to stay in the sport, go part time or quit. Targeted new followers of the sport (which are vital) will not give a damn, so long as racing is competitive and their own new hero’s will emerge. Common business strategy I would have thought.

[Racin Jason 72]

1 minute ago, Teromaafan said:

In a word, no! 99% of the population would not know the name of or recognise any speedway rider if they stood at a bus stop. This is why I have previously said that if British speedway were brave enough organise an affordable sport structure without trying to retain certain riders as a top priority, the current so called stars will not be missed in a few years time. Being blunt, get rid of doubling up. If riders can’t afford to stay in the sport, go part time or quit. Targeted new followers of the sport (which are vital) will not give a damn, so long as racing is competitive and their own new hero’s will emerge. Common business strategy I would have thought.

Instead of doubling up and down why not double the fixtures instead like we used to have. 
a meaningful league with promotion and relegation settled via play offs while the team who tops the league are crowned champions would mean every meeting meaningful.