Sheffield 2027

[RS50]

1 minute ago, tonyd said:

I would hazzard a guess that a season of stockcar racing gives the stadium a bigger return  than a season of speedway.

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A season of both would surely give the highest return.

[Racin Jason 72]

Have the Bates indicated if they are staying or do they still wish to sell up ?

[RS50]

9 minutes ago, Racin Jason 72 said:

Have the Bates indicated if they are staying or do they still wish to sell up ?

Nothing definite (that I know of), but at the last match, the announcer did mention talks were in progress, about keeping the same charity partner, and that Tigers 50/50 jackpot would roll over to next season, if not won.

[THE DEAN MACHINE]

Let’s hope Sheffield are at the tapes for 2027 

[Racin Jason 72]

Are the return of the stock cars simply down to being able to now use the land behind the stadium for their pits ? 
I noticed on BSN the land is clear of solar panels now

[DaveWayne]

22 hours ago, Racin Jason 72 said:

Are the return of the stock cars simply down to being able to now use the land behind the stadium for their pits ? 
I noticed on BSN the land is clear of solar panels now

It was never going to be solar panels going in there, it was battery storage units for solar generated power. Not sure if they are there or how much space they have taken, but the stock car promoters have said that they are having to work with limited pit space for the meeting on Tuesday.

This is a test event with a view to a full return in 2027, but there are also plans to extend the available pit space if that happens.

Not sure what Dean is implying about it possibly not being a good sign for Speedway if Stock Cars are back. They have run alongside each other previously so why not now ? Stock Cars would most likely run on a Sunday or occasional Monday, but probably no more than 4 or 5 times a year so  it won't impact on Tigers being able to use the stadium.

[InTheDeepStuff]

The downside to stock cars being back at Owlerton is damage they cause, it’s been seen before holes in the track after a stocks meeting and a couple of years back the fence damaged which was left to speedway promotion to repair.  Also need then more people to help with the install/uninstall of the air fence which can just be left deflated when the stocks left the stadium and that’s been a struggle getting help in recent years 

[THE DEAN MACHINE]

17 hours ago, DaveWayne said:

It was never going to be solar panels going in there, it was battery storage units for solar generated power. Not sure if they are there or how much space they have taken, but the stock car promoters have said that they are having to work with limited pit space for the meeting on Tuesday.

This is a test event with a view to a full return in 2027, but there are also plans to extend the available pit space if that happens.

Not sure what Dean is implying about it possibly not being a good sign for Speedway if Stock Cars are back. They have run alongside each other previously so why not now ? Stock Cars would most likely run on a Sunday or occasional Monday, but probably no more than 4 or 5 times a year so  it won't impact on Tigers being able to use the stadium.

I not implying anything and when I first heard the stocks are back I thought great news for the speedway as it gaurentees the future of the stadium but i wondered if anyone had heard anything else about the stocks coming back 

Edited 9 hours ago by THE DEAN MACHINE

[DaveWayne]

On 10/24/2026 at 5:53 PM, InTheDeepStuff said:

The downside to stock cars being back at Owlerton is damage they cause, it’s been seen before holes in the track after a stocks meeting and a couple of years back the fence damaged which was left to speedway promotion to repair.  Also need then more people to help with the install/uninstall of the air fence which can just be left deflated when the stocks left the stadium and that’s been a struggle getting help in recent years 

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The previous stock car promoter was not the best when it came to spending money or relations with others, but he sold out a few years back so things will hopefully be different this time around.

Track issues work both ways when stock cars and speedway share a venue. The start line gets dug out by speedway bikes and creates a noticeable dip on the home straight. The home straight at Northampton is like a rollercoaster now compared to previous years. Kings Lynn is the only track I can think of where it doesn't seem to be an issue.