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That’s fair enough. I was simply suggesting other options for those who mentioned the lack of TV output dampened their passion. The main reason seems to be the closure of your local track. I get that as it is number one at the top of the page. I wonder if it was to reopen; perhaps it could reignite your interest?

For those who say no “league racing on tv”, why not purchase a Stream now and again? Very good value for money when compared to having to travel some distance to watch live.

Thoroughly enjoyed last nights match. Given the conditions, the track was a significant improvement and both teams were very competitive.Good to see Anders show some form. Onwards and upwards!

It is encouraging to see a council such as Rugby continuing to provide such support for this campaign.You can only imagine how different Speedway’s position would have been had Swindon and many other councils offered similar backing.

Positive Information for those of us who care. https://www.rugby.gov.uk/w/cabinet-agrees-next-phase-of-work-to-support-return-of-sport-to-brandon-stadium

See here. https://oxfordspeedway.club/2026/05/𝗧𝗵𝗲-𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻-𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁-𝗶𝘀-𝗼/

I thought I would get this in before another poster’s https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c74k9klgwyko

At least it’s being used for housing😀

Any updates on how the pay on the gate is going to operate ? Starting this Wednesday, we’re introducing a match-night box office at the stadium, where supporters will be able to purchase tickets by cash or card. Many of you told us that the lack of an on-the-night payment option has been a barrier, and we want to remove that barrier completely. We hope this comes as welcome news. Full details on how the box office will operate will be shared in the coming days, ready for this Wednesday’s meeting.

That’s positive, but unless they sort out the track issues and, by consequence, improve the racing, they’ll continue to lose support, as is becoming more evident every week.

The track’s condition has been appalling for some time now and shows no improvement regardless of the weather. It’s always slick and dusty. Just a couple of seasons ago there was always an outside line and plenty of passing. Think Bomber, Scotty, Charles Wright and others; they were never off it. However Mitch’s performance last night demonstrated otherwise. I know we’re fortunate to have Speedway at Oxford but after what we’ve been used to it’s hard to justify standing around watching the guff that’s being served up now. Perhaps, as another poster suggested, they know the inevitable.

What this statement ? It was like a ploughed field. “It has been a really challenging evening and I just want to say thank you so much to everyone. I’m really, really sorry for tonight. I’m so disappointed in what we put out there in terms of the track preparation. No excuses — we will put our hands up — we absolutely got it wrong. Full credit to the riders for doing what they could in racing in those conditions. Of course, we are sending our messages of support to Fraser, but yes, we are just really sorry and would ask you all to stick with us. We are going to get it sorted.”

No charges, all satisfied and it is the same guy.

Agree fair play to Greg Blair for presenting his perspective on the events discussed. I’ve always found his presentations entertaining and while some may find his style controversial, I believe he’s on the right track. Speedway needs people like Greg and, as someone mentioned, Porky at Wolverhampton. I know they’re not for everyone but their lack of presence would make the sport much duller.

I agree the racing was great, but the dust was awful, just like last week. It’s not a pleasant experience for spectators; firstly, there’s nowhere to park, and then get covered in dust. This isn’t good enough, and something needs to change, or people will just drift away and not return.

Anyone know if the parking situation at Unipart has been sorted out, as I haven’t seen any official update on the website as yet?

I think you’re confusing the fact that the site was owned by ADT Auctions, who incidentally sold it to Clark Osbourne. They never ran car auctions from that site. Also, there was a Park and Ride at nearby Groundwell, but it closed around 2009 through lack of use, so it would have been unlikely that option would have been open to Abbey Stadium.

No, definitely two different people, but both with the same weakness: ££££. Neither is remotely interested in speedway; hence Park speaking for the demolition of the Abbey Stadium recently and now dissolving the company that he had been left with after the death of Terry Russell.

It ultimately depends on what the landlords want if Boothby goes under. All we can do is keep turning up and supporting the team.

Enjoyed tonight, good to see some action after all that’s gone on recently. The crowd wasn't that bad, but obviously the weather played a part. The Unipart car park situation was a bit embarrassing, but hopefully sorted for next week. The highlight for me was the Poole reaction when Killeen was excluded and then Wood replacing him for a 5-1 with Masters. I will say for all those complaining about the track, for us to even have any Speedway to watch is something to be thankful for.

As he is still the leaseholder (unless anyone knows any different) then he must be involved.Oxford Speedway Ltd is in Courtney’s name though.

I would think he has; otherwise, he would have been locked out of the stadium. Sis loaned him money in part to get Oxford up and running, I believe, and they obviously have some problem with him if they have pulled the plug on his ventures.

Hope you’re right, but that never bothered them when they closed it the first time round.

The original lease that Kevin Boothby signed with Galliards was for ten years with a break clause for either party at five years. I also understand that they would not be interested in signing another long lease with anyone, so your thinking is correct. Our only hope, due to construction being difficult at the moment, is that they will allow us to stay for now.

Oxford Speedway Ltd have apparently reached an agreement to continue to operate at the stadium (obviously who with only they know). The debt, I believe, is owed by Oxford Stadium Limited. The stadium is owned by Galliards, so maybe they have come to an agreement over the lease payment for at least this season. Beyond that,who knows…