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But at a similar monthly cost to the TNT deal* so not ideal for those who can't or won't pay that sort of money each month. *You do of course get more meetings with BSN

That would be a tough ask I guess, sponsors are hard to find at the best of times and this seems like a significant amount for this level of speedway. We can only wish them well

Borrowing a significant amount of money from an external source doesn't seem to be a good fit with the fan ownership model Presumably "the fans" would then be responsible for paying back the loan regardless of what happens

Risk capital partners own the stadium

Makes sense thank you

Thanks, is the barrier taken down after each meeting?

New air barrier and extensive padding for the RSJ's and concrete wall sounds like an incredibly expensive but necessary requirement. I note the reference to a foam barrier at Lynn, is that the actual air fence or the protection underneath it?

It's pretty basic, not enough room for a separate track so would need to be shared with the cars I'd say it's worth an enquiry especially if the Rye House revival doesn't happen

As the guy stepping down wasn't in charge when the original decision was made I wonder if we asked him

"What about the meuller, the wonga....?" 🤣

Indeed but many people presuming it'll be on TNT, might be another shock coming with no domestic speedway on TV.

See the post from Flagrag over in the News Section No decision yet on where the domestic speedway coverage will appear

Anyone know when the domestic speedway tv contract is up or has a break clause?

Not the news that anyone wanted then

Let's hope whoever this steering committee consists of they've got enough finance or sponsorship lined up to underwrite the costs of running a team Wishing them every success

I think a premier league Wolves team running at Perry Barr on alternate Mondays with the Brummies would lose a significant amount and wouldn't do Birmingham any favours either

If they were going to look at running elsewhere then presumably they'd have tried to get that off the ground in 2024. It's probably a sure fire way of losing money so I can understand why they haven't Finding land, getting permission, partners and finance for a multi purpose motor sport site then building it and running it must be the outside of all outside chances Whilst Monmore is still there and most of the track intact it remains the best chance of something happening in my view however slight that chance might be

Not a word about the thousands who have booked hotel rooms/travel etc If there was any doubt about the viability of the event why announce the date? Shambolic

Even if it survives a council meeting what will happen if it gets appealed to the planning inspectorate?

There's a fair bit if derelict industrial land around Wolverhampton but it'll all be privately owned. South Staffs has never had a speedway track and I'd be amazed if their planners would be in favour of one but you never know. The required highway works for the site in question add another huge complication. I'd imagine the promotion will issue an update presumably between now and the start of the 2025 season but it's unlikely to say much of note

Interesting re Musielak, I wonder who Oxford might go for

The top 3 look nailed on barring disasters It'll be a good scrap between Leicester, Lynn and Oxford for 4th, any one of them could get it but if Oxford do get Musielak it should be them

By a miniscule amount starting from a low base, Tolley also admitted that signing Freddie didn't particularly result in increased crowds He doesn't need ex Wolves riders and staff just good riders and staff

They had several ex Wolves last year, made virtually zero difference to attendances sadly and this wouldn't either

Be a good scrap for 4th between Leicester, Oxford and Lynn I reckon