Nikko Posted March 16, 2014 Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 The best thing for Iwade, for the moment, to for everyone to think of it for what it is, a training track. Look at Denmark and Poland, for example. Young riders can ride most days of the week. What's the biggest problem for young lads in the UK, lack of track time. What's available for track time? Answer - Iwade Where can you find a track that can run for a lot of days during the week and at least one day every weekend? Answer - Iwade. I fully appreciate the costs of training, and it's probably why a lot of riders don't practice anymore but if riders want to practice, check equipment etc then british speedway has the perfect place to do so. Answer - Iwade. It's not rocket science everyone. The south east has the facilities, great facilities for british speedway so let's use it, or lose it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Posted March 16, 2014 Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 Isn't Iwade pretty restricted to the times it can run? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Stadia Posted March 16, 2014 Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 The best thing for Iwade, for the moment, to for everyone to think of it for what it is, a training track. Look at Denmark and Poland, for example. Young riders can ride most days of the week. What's the biggest problem for young lads in the UK, lack of track time. What's available for track time? Answer - Iwade Where can you find a track that can run for a lot of days during the week and at least one day every weekend? Answer - Iwade. I fully appreciate the costs of training, and it's probably why a lot of riders don't practice anymore but if riders want to practice, check equipment etc then british speedway has the perfect place to do so. Answer - Iwade. It's not rocket science everyone. The south east has the facilities, great facilities for british speedway so let's use it, or lose it! And Lydd Speedway, which is in the same county. I hope Iwade returns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikko Posted March 16, 2014 Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 Hi Vince, not at all. It has lots of times and days of the week it can run. You maybe thinking of Central Park, home of the Kings. They are VERY restricted. 6.30-8.30pm on Mondays only (part from bank holidays) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Posted March 16, 2014 Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 No, for some reason I seemed to remember Iwade having trouble with a neighbour and restrictions being put in place but more than likely got it wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*JJ Posted March 17, 2014 Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 The best thing for Iwade, for the moment, to for everyone to think of it for what it is, a training track. Look at Denmark and Poland, for example. Young riders can ride most days of the week. What's the biggest problem for young lads in the UK, lack of track time. What's available for track time? Answer - Iwade Where can you find a track that can run for a lot of days during the week and at least one day every weekend? Answer - Iwade. I fully appreciate the costs of training, and it's probably why a lot of riders don't practice anymore but if riders want to practice, check equipment etc then british speedway has the perfect place to do so. Answer - Iwade. Only if you live in east Kent. Otherwise, it is right in the far corner of the country, that corner blocked off by London. It is much easier to get to Land's End from here than Iwade ... what is needed is a similar set-up in the Midlands, for example someone should put some money into relaying the Burton track. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Stadia Posted April 16, 2014 Report Share Posted April 16, 2014 Any news on Iwade? I thought they had a planning application set for 10th April? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAN2 Posted April 16, 2014 Report Share Posted April 16, 2014 Any news on Iwade? I thought they had a planning application set for 10th April? Yes a statement from the club will be released in due course when details have been finalized. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StElmo Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 As a child (80s) i have fond memories of every Sunday at Iwade watching my dad riding around and around, or more to the point i remember playing and messing about in the old turrets, haha. Wish i could find some pics from those days, any 80s iwade websites etc? :-/ When iwades back on i may have to drive over to see how its changed in 30yrs since i last stood there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spinkox Posted April 28, 2014 Report Share Posted April 28, 2014 Well there is this. . . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0ggmFOKbeM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proud panther Posted April 28, 2014 Report Share Posted April 28, 2014 Spinkox, that was brilliant thank you. Will spend the next few days going through the other meetings on the page. Is there a website where I can get more of these clips ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spinkox Posted April 29, 2014 Report Share Posted April 29, 2014 I just chanced upon it - it was a surprise to me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StElmo Posted April 29, 2014 Report Share Posted April 29, 2014 Awesome find Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Stadia Posted May 12, 2014 Report Share Posted May 12, 2014 I notice that Iwade has received full planning permission, as announced on their website. Is there anything else to add to this please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyMac Posted May 12, 2014 Report Share Posted May 12, 2014 (edited) Even though he was fighting for breath when I last spoke to him a week ago, Malcolm Simmons asked me to include a section urging the authorities to save Iwade in his latest Backtrack column, which is due back from the printer's in the next couple of days. "It's pathetic," said Simmo when he heard that the track, where he used to hold training schools and take pre-season practice rides, might be forced to close if it had to install an expensive air fence. "It's a ready-made training facility, somewhere for English youngsters to learn how to ride." Edited May 12, 2014 by tmc 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAN2 Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 Yes Tony what Malcolm had to say when he visited us just a month or so ago was from the heart and very passionate about the way forward for the sport in this Country, to say he was upset at our plight would be a gross understatement. I understand Malcolm came home from hospital yesterday and all of us at Iwade would wish him well. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAN2 Posted May 22, 2014 Report Share Posted May 22, 2014 (edited) As a follow up the latest position with the Club is the S.C.B. are holding a meeting in June to discuss Iwade's position as regards to Insurance, Air Fences and Amateur events and practice. Would like to think Malcolm's article in Backtrack has in some way helped our position and we are moving forward with the whole process. Edited May 22, 2014 by IAN2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAN2 Posted May 26, 2014 Report Share Posted May 26, 2014 Such sad news of the passing of Malcolm Simmons, thank you for helping us and rest in peace now. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbi u Posted July 5, 2014 Report Share Posted July 5, 2014 Can anyone tell me what time the lvor thomas meeting starts tomorrow at iwade. Thank you :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodee Posted July 6, 2014 Report Share Posted July 6, 2014 Top days racing was had with the old boys on old bikes from the VMCC.... what a glorious noise it was today! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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