IainB

Can we all be on our best behaviour please we don't want to scare off our new friends from Northampton 😉😁

Everybody?

I don't know, I've seen a lot of speedway at a lot of tracks and long before air fences, I remember seeing the fence at Wolverhampton being demolished one night when almost the whole bend came down, although I think their fence was meant to be collapsible. Anyway I'm sure you guys know what you're doing as far as fence repairs are concerned, you've always done an excellent job in the past 👍🏻 In the mean time I've sent some money over to the appeal, hopefully some will be spent on beefing up security at the stadium, maybe a perimeter of barbed/razor wire?

Cobblers it is then 😂

Don't forget your camping chair 😁

You don't get a seat for £25, that's south stand, pauper seats are £27!

A bit of relief for the Nobby's 😲

£30 is a premium ticket though, not sure what makes it premium... maybe you get a serving of Betty's Hotpot with each ticket 🤷‍♂️😁

Already taken by their American Football team... Go Nitros! 😁

I remember the cat park incident, can't remember the other incidents... that's not to say they didn't happen.

What the £30 or the posh northerners? Yes, a premium adult grandstand ticket for a league match says £30 on their website.

This May

Up to £30 at Belle Vue for those posh rich northerners 😉

I thought they did doubling up in Sweden also, I'm pretty sure they used to at least?

Reading the Leicester website, it read as if all adult PL admission would be £25 this year... "Racenight admission prices have been set in line with the other Premiership clubs and will be as follows: Adults £25, Concessions £23, Children (12-16) £5, Children (5-11) £1, Under-5s Free." Which is up 2 quid for us... and no Max Fricke!

Getting to Northampton International Raceway (Brafield) via public transport is challenging due to its rural location between Brafield-on-the-Green and Horton. The closest town is Northampton, which has extensive bus links, but no direct public transport serves the track directly, making a taxi from Northampton (approx. 6 miles) necessary.

From Los Angeles? 😂

While I kind of agree with you, they've smashed their 10 grand appeal... hopefully if there's any money left after they've straightened those poles out (😉), they'll Invest in some kit in making the site more secure. It's a miracle it's not been targeted before now really in it's 15 year existence.

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Nicely done 😂👍🏻

Ai goes for Badgers 🦡🦡 I quite like Northampton Nitro's though... may chime with some Santa Pod punters? Since the official nickname is still under wraps, we can have some fun with the local history and culture. Northampton has a surprisingly specific "vibe"—ranging from its world-famous shoe industry to its heavy-metal music scene and folklore. Here are some options for what the new team could be called, categorized by their link to the town: 1. The Industrial Heritage (The Most Likely) Northampton was once the shoe-making capital of the world. * Northampton Shoemakers: (Or simply "The Cobblers," though that is heavily claimed by the football club). * Northampton Soles: A bit punny, but fits the history. * Northampton Cordwainers: A "cordwainer" is a historical term for a shoemaker who works with fine leather. It sounds prestigious and unique. 2. Nature & Local Icons The stadium is located in Brafield-on-the-Green, which opens up some rural and historic options. * Brafield Badgers: This is the "legacy" option. It’s what the team was called in the 1960s. Many traditionalists are hoping for this one. * Northampton Red Kites: These birds of prey are a common and majestic sight in the skies over Northamptonshire after a successful reintroduction program. * Northampton Oaks: Referencing the ancient Rockingham Forest and the county’s floral emblem. 3. Culture & "Edge" Speedway teams often go for "tougher" sounding names to match the dirt and noise. * Northampton Metal: The town is the birthplace of the legendary gothic rock band Bauhaus and has a massive heavy metal scene. * Northampton Phantoms: A nod to the (supposedly) haunted history of the town and its many ancient buildings. * Northampton Hogs: Referencing the "Northamptonshire Hog," a local nickname for residents that dates back centuries. 4. Speed & Motorsport Given its location in the "Motorsport Valley" (close to Silverstone): * Northampton Nitros: Lean into the high-octane energy of the Premiership. * Northampton Gears: A nod to the engineering prowess of the region. My Top Pick: The Northampton Badgers In the world of speedway, tradition is king. Since they are returning to the same site where the Badgers once raced, it’s the "sentimental" favorite. However, if they want to sound like a modern Premiership powerhouse, don't be surprised if they go for something sleek like the Northampton Kites. Would you like me to look into the history of the original Brafield Badgers to see what their old colors and logos looked like?

Do you think the local elections in May could have any effect to the local plan etc?

As most Speedway clubs these days seem to only be able to run with an army of volunteers, I wonder where the volunteers for the Badgers/Cobblers will come from? Peterborough and Coventry maybe?