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As far as I know, the financial troubles started and ended with Boothby. The speedway itself was always solvent, only impacted by Boothby taking many out of the club. He's no longer involved, with Courtney, Austin and Timmo now at the helm. The speedway side of the business makes money, attracts good crowds and could afford it.... the big IF is how much is now being paid to the stadium owners to be able to operate (without the greyhounds to pay a cut). The Oxford Stadium website seems to suggest positive movements though, posting about a 'new era'... https://oxford-stadium.co.uk/

Oxford stepping up again? There's no way they will run in three leagues again, but could drop the Championship perhaps? Especially if the Championship is going to be a diluted product. Peter Shroeck has been very vocal about starting to build a team early for 2027...and they only time he's ever mentioned problems with team building before was having limited time to build a Spires team in 2024. Then again, it's Peter Shroeck so I'm not sure reading him is any easier than Dostoevsky.

Indeed. Two short planks comes to mind.

Fixed it for you.

Indeed, I was referring to the Cheetahs though. Just shows the benefit of having the Chargers to fill out August and September...I bet they get even better crowds for those fixtures. Great to hear team planning is underway.

So another season done and dusted at Sandy Lane. Not the one most of us wanted, but good to see the crowds swelling again and we should just be thankful we got any speedway at all after the greyhound collapse. On a more positive note, it sounds like next year is already being planned. I was a little worried (and still am, if I'm being honest) about there being any speedway at Oxford next season, but Peter Shroeck sounded very excited about it when being interviewed yesterday and said team plans are already under way. Fingers crossed.

Not quite true. He stated he practiced on Monday in the interview... “I had a practice on Monday in preparation for today and unfortunately, I felt worse again yesterday and today and I don’t feel safe to get on the bike tonight and race. I’m really sorry about the whole situation." It's here if you want to read it... https://oxfordspeedway.club/2026/08/erik-riss-ruled-out/

Mitch McDiarmid missing for Oxford because he's riding in Poland.

Couldn't agree more!

What a thoroughly entertaining meeting, what the NDL should be all about. Yes, Simon Lambert was there (to be fair he was helping the kids, constantly talking/helping them), but what a delight to see Harry Fletcher, Ollie Binns and Seth Norman. Not to mention Jody Scott being on a different level after missing the start in his first race. All of them have bright futures ahead.

That's a relief from Oxford's point of view. He was unstoppable the last time he rode at Sandy Lane.

Nathan Ablitt William Cairns Jason Edwards Jamie Etherington Leon Flint Vinnie Foord Luke Killeen Dan Gilkes Sam Hagon Luke Harrison Freddy Hodder Ryan Ingram Jordan Jenkins Connor Mountain Jake Mulford Ace Pijper Anders Rowe Cooper Rushen Jody Scott Jack Smith Tom Spencer Dan Thompson Joe Thompson All under 30 and have ridden at some point this season. Not far off 40% of the total number of riders in the Championship.

Jody Scott in for Luke Killeen. (Just realised this was old news - sorry)

What a strange way to get your kicks. Let's try and guess what you did before you retired. I'll go first... Psychiatrist?

Reading Ashton Boughen's interview in the Speedway Star, it sounds like we'll see him back in the sport sooner rather than later. Definitely sounds like a case of 'taking a break' as opposed to 'retired'. "I've still got my speedway bikes. I might go back, it depends how the flat track goes. So far, so good" and "I knew I had to have a break, but I don't regret it....I can always go back"

Hmmm, wonder which team that would be? 🤨

Just wondering, who gets more fans turn up? The gate and go at Poole or the proper speedway at Workington? 😉

Agree with all you said, except exiting the stadium. I think it depended where you were standing. We were on bends 3/4 and there were huge gates open (as well as 3 or 4 other gates) directly leading into the overflow car park. So we managed to escape straight after heat 15, were in the car within two minutes and drove out before the congestion started. Worked perfectly us, and something to consider if you go again.

Really good video. I might just indulge in the chips and curry sauce later!

Great, thank you.

Anybody know the parking situation for tonight's meeting?

So if Mudgway wants to come back to the sport, where is he supposed to ride? He hardly looked like a heat leader yesterday, but he's bound to get better. Hence the word 'development' that some people don't seem to understand.

I'm not sure you understand what 'development' means. Any riders who want to start or come back to the sport should be encouraged with opportunities. Why is Jade Mudgway any less deserving of a place in the league now, than say Ashton Boughen was a couple of years ago?

You'd rather keep him over Gilkes?

I think all Poole fans would want Dan Gilkes, fans of all the other teams would prefer you to stay with Kyle Newman! 😁