Teromaafan

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.

Didn't White City do just that in the mid 70's?

Whoever is control of media/marketing clearly isn't on it. The season starts next month and we don't know who the owners are, the riders they've signed, team nickname or team colours. They are going to need to get every man and his dog they can get through the turnstiles to give this venture a chance. They need to look outside the current speedway bubble for interest. Supporters of other teams will visit the track initially for the novelty, but a core fan base is essential for it to be sustainable.

Odd response? I took on board your comments and reference to photos, but the track will ultimately be judged by riders doing laps/racing and the people watching them. I doubt many riders will be looking at bike set ups from available photos.

Great marketing, last years team and management photo!

Well, all cobblers have lasts, so it might just be appropriate 😀

So we’re going by photos on the track’s suitability then? Perhaps best to let some riders do a few laps and let them make the call.

Whilst I’m appalled by this vandalism, this go fund request doesn’t sit well with me. This is why we take out insurance on things we own. Clubs take advantage of supporters enthusiasm and their voluntary efforts throughout every season, which is why I think the club is pushing their luck in this situation.

So the track surface is shale, great start then! How about the track’s shape, banking etc when it comes to speedway racing? The Leicester track continues to be slaughtered to this day because of its shape. Northampton have a track (to be applauded) but with all the work that has supposedly been carried out, how much attention has been paid to providing a racing spectacle? We’ll soon find out I suppose.

They will be called the ‘Hamptons’, Harry’s influence, bit of cockney rhyme & slang.

Surely all toilets are ‘bog’ standard?🙂

Thanks for responding but that’s not really an answer! I’ll try and put it another way. The yes/no decision (whoever is making it) will presumably be based on where the project is as a whole, so what needs to be in place by the decision date?

So what work still needs to be done before the cut off date?

Ipswich have a track though!

I take your point about the team finishing top not being rewarded, but expecting a share of gate receipts from matches in which they are not involved is not the answer.