Chewbacca Posted July 11, 2013 Report Share Posted July 11, 2013 Speedway track in this development http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-23246491 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted July 11, 2013 Report Share Posted July 11, 2013 Speedway track in this development http://www.bbc.co.uk...-wales-23246491 Very fair question that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Backless Posted July 11, 2013 Report Share Posted July 11, 2013 Because there's no speedway promoter involved in any aspect of the project and, in keeping with the history of the world , no-one has built a speedway track just for the hell of it? Any other race tracks got a speedway track? Nope. So why would this one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCB Posted July 11, 2013 Report Share Posted July 11, 2013 It been discussed online in the past and the general opinion is that if speedway doesn't work in a city the size of Newport it stands zero chance in Ebbw Vale - A depressing, irrelevant place these days. It's just too far away from anything and anyone. If you were just going to drop a speedway trakc down somewhere then Newport Stadium, which the council are due to abbandon soon is a far better option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted July 11, 2013 Report Share Posted July 11, 2013 (edited) Because there's no speedway promoter involved in any aspect of the project and, in keeping with the history of the world , no-one has built a speedway track just for the hell of it? Any other race tracks got a speedway track? Nope. So why would this one? Because the Land available seems to be suitable to fit a Speedway Track in to the Development. Whether it would be supported or not - I don't know, whether Planning Permission could be achieved - again, I don't know. All Chewbacca asked was why no Speedway Track is being considered - a fair enough question in my opinion. These days it is so very difficult to open new Venues due to Planning Permission, Noise restrictions etc. Here is a place where Planning Permission for Motor Sports must be in place, IF the Planning Permission included ALL Motor Sports then Speedway could possibly be an option. Worth investigating don't you think? It been discussed online in the past and the general opinion is that if speedway doesn't work in a city the size of Newport it stands zero chance in Ebbw Vale - A depressing, irrelevant place these days. It's just too far away from anything and anyone. If you were just going to drop a speedway track down somewhere then Newport Stadium, which the council are due to abbandon soon is a far better option. I Posted before I was able to see this by SCB. Not knowing the Geography of the place I now understand that it may not be such a great idea after all - however Backless - Chewbacca had every right to ask the question. Edited July 11, 2013 by The White Knight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 11, 2013 Report Share Posted July 11, 2013 Because there's no speedway promoter involved in any aspect of the project and, in keeping with the history of the world , no-one has built a speedway track just for the hell of it? Any other race tracks got a speedway track? Nope. So why would this one? It been discussed online in the past and the general opinion is that if speedway doesn't work in a city the size of Newport it stands zero chance in Ebbw Vale - A depressing, irrelevant place these days. It's just too far away from anything and anyone. If you were just going to drop a speedway trakc down somewhere then Newport Stadium, which the council are due to abbandon soon is a far better option. Fair and obvious comments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewbacca Posted July 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2013 Just asking like. No noise restrictions. Land aplenty. Government money. Someone should at least be exploring it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Backless Posted July 11, 2013 Report Share Posted July 11, 2013 (edited) Not having any idea why my posting saw fit to appear twice, an hour more or less between appearances..... I don't recall suggesting that anyone had less than every right to ask whatever they want. Even when the answer is (seemingly) bleeding obvious. In the meantime, here's the latest platter from Little Tommy Steele........ Edited July 11, 2013 by Backless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 11, 2013 Report Share Posted July 11, 2013 Just asking like. No noise restrictions. Land aplenty. Government money. Someone should at least be exploring it. Face it! An attempt to stage speedway with average attendances of about 700! No Government money would be forthcoming for such a proposal. Sad, harsh but reality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCB Posted July 11, 2013 Report Share Posted July 11, 2013 Also, someone went to one of the public consultations and asked about a speedway track in principal. The answer was yes, why not. Now find us a promoter with the cash to build the track. But again, I think you'd be mad to try and build a track in Ebbw Vale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattK Posted July 11, 2013 Report Share Posted July 11, 2013 6,000 jobs, at a motor racing circuit. Are these people on crack? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Stadia Posted July 12, 2013 Report Share Posted July 12, 2013 It sounds as though the complex is expected to be a multi-motor sport facility for both racing and development, which I imagine will mean practice/testing facilities. At the very least, perhaps a nice practice track could be built for riders/tuners. As for Backless......he never has anything good to say, he just knocks peoples postings. He is one of the forums trolls! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Backless Posted July 13, 2013 Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 Better to be a realist than some senile, deluded happy clapper, who thinks "someone" should build a track in the middle of nowhere, for no apparent reason, without any likelihood of any financial return or any use. Still, there are those who struggle to grasp any aspect of the modern world. It's just not the same since Cliff & the Shads weren't Pick of The Pops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 13, 2013 Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 Better to be a realist than some senile, deluded happy clapper, who thinks "someone" should build a track in the middle of nowhere, for no apparent reason, without any likelihood of any financial return or any use. Still, there are those who struggle to grasp any aspect of the modern world. It's just not the same since Cliff & the Shads weren't Pick of The Pops. ...and speedway was regarded as a MAJOR sport! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Stadia Posted July 13, 2013 Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 Better to be a realist than some senile, deluded happy clapper, who thinks "someone" should build a track in the middle of nowhere, for no apparent reason, without any likelihood of any financial return or any use. Still, there are those who struggle to grasp any aspect of the modern world. It's just not the same since Cliff & the Shads weren't Pick of The Pops. Not sure you are right there. Modern world?....who was the cream of Glastonbury recently? The group has been around since Barry Briggs won one of his many world titles! There is a big lust for nostalgia at the moment....why?, because both old and young are fed up with the modern world! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long Eye Posted July 13, 2013 Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 Not sure you are right there. Modern world?....who was the cream of Glastonbury recently? The group has been around since Barry Briggs won one of his many world titles! There is a big lust for nostalgia at the moment....why?, because both old and young are fed up with the modern world! Bring back Rickets and Scurvy. Eeh them were the days...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Backless Posted July 13, 2013 Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 (edited) Which one again sums up why speedway is where it is - because it's where it and "nostalgic" fans deserve it to be. Fed up with the modern world? That's why there's a booming trade in care homes. It's supposed to be a sport, for the love of God. The reason it's dying on its arse is catering for those wallowing in senility. 70 year old presenters leaking out what passed for presentation in the 60s & 70s because they don't know any different & haven't realised that the rest of the world has moved on. I bet you like a good record request too. Edited July 13, 2013 by Backless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P T Preece Posted July 13, 2013 Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 Perphaps the national speedway stadium could be sited here instead of Belle Vue, its worth the promoters having a look at least. Sorry silly me, our promoters having a look, what chance is there of that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Stadia Posted July 13, 2013 Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 Bring back Rickets and Scurvy. Eeh them were the days...... Bring back the Rockets! (Rayleigh Rockets).......not rickets! Or one for Backless....the Crickets! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 13, 2013 Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 Perphaps the national speedway stadium could be sited here instead of Belle Vue, its worth the promoters having a look at least. Sorry silly me, our promoters having a look, what chance is there of that. Is the National Speedway Stadium at Belle Vue, Manchester, still on? I haven't seen an update about that for some time - it's not the same group planning a Norwich revival is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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