Bruiser McHuge Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 They were always called the knights, have fond memories of the groveway, used to go and watch a young Andy Grahame who went on to be one of the Brummies riders. Hope its PL. I remember Andy Grahame representing Milton Keynes in the NLRC and Birmingham in the BLRC in the same season...and deservedly as well, not through Birmingham dropouts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicester Lion Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 I used to really like Elfield Park....the most basic setting for a speedway " stadium" but it had something about it that was really enjoyable I thought and really good viewing Same here. It was authentic bread and butter speedway. Great viewing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodger Blue Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 I remember going to the opening meeting at The Groveway, I sincerely hope that I get the opportunity to attend the opening meeting of this new track next year. Good luck to all involved Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ch958 Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 Not to mention Norwich, Exeter and somewhere else in Cornwall. We've already got too many tracks and not enough riders anyway. Is this meant to be a joke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanner47 Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 Is this meant to be a jokeCertainly not. How many guests are riding for Lakeside tonight? Doubt they'll be many GP riders here next year, all the fans are moaning about too many riders doubling up and not seeing the same team each week, as I said, too many tracks and nowhere near enough riders. When there's enough riders then open more tracks, until then, no thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle69 Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 Good luck to all involved and lets all hope there dreams come true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent Vega Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 Great news will the new track be near where the old Elfield Park site was? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanner47 Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 We don't need to find obstacles, I'm sure any resident within 2 miles will find them. Regards The realist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenga Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 will the new track be built like milton keynes, four straights and 4 90 degree corners to keep it inline with the building of the new town. good luck with the new venture. hope there is enough riders to go around in 2015 for everyone. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
25yearfan Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 (edited) Hope this happens!BUT - We've heard this sort of big statement from the super keen (but often jumping the gun) Mr Laurence Rogers in the past at Swansea and Yarmouth in recent years!I also hope the prospective promotion doesn't include the infamous one who made big noises at Norwich a few years ago and isn't allowed a license, cause it won't happen?Milton Keynes were never well supported at the Groveway 1978 - 1988, then at Eldfield Park 1989 - 1992, in times when crowds were generally bigger than they are nowadays!Its one of them places that needed the cheaper 3rd Division level racing in order to be viable but unfortunately the Knights shut 2 years before the 3rd tiers creation in 1994!I think with a promotion with deep pockets and astute hard working management, Milton Keynes can be a viable 3rd Division outfit in time so lets hope we see a new track there!New tracks in areas that haven't had speedway for a while or ever bring fresh faces into the sport. Yes we have a shortage of riders and fans but its likely we could lose tracks currently involved this season so any new track should be encouraged! Edited August 30, 2014 by 25yearfan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P T Preece Posted August 29, 2014 Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 (edited) Start the way they mean to carry on, bloody great adverts all over the place months before the opening, get it out there to the people that have never heard of speedway. Dont think because its in the speedway star every week 3000 people of going to turn up, they have to get the product out to the people in the towns and villages, TV and media involved, get a well known local personally to open the track. If its coming back work hard to keep it and for heavens sake dont lose it again. One other thing dont do a Leicester and put together a team that didnt do well at home in the first season, put a team in place that will win the first 6 home matches at least, build up the fan base by having a winning formula from the very first meeting. Edited August 29, 2014 by P T Preece Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanner47 Posted August 29, 2014 Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 If we listened to 'realists' nothing would EVER be tried or achieved. Actually the word is 'cynic' - a conveniently easy way to be. If something goes wrong you're a brilliant, farsighted expert. If it succeeds you slink away and hope everyone's too busy celebrating to remember what you said. Easiest win in the book. Impresses some people. We get some great news and as ever there's someone in the BSF who wants to spoil it. I don't want to spoil it, but we're talking MK here. Do you think the locals will drive miles to find a field with limited facilities, to watch 3rd tier racing? They didn't want to watch decent racing at a great little track before, so why should they now? I loved the old track, you could stand next to the fence and look down on to the track, it was brilliant, but not brilliant enough to get the locals out of their front rooms. I've come up with some very valid points why this is not a great idea in the current speedway climate. Just very surprised you cant see the blinkin obvious, unless of course you think we've got three great leagues in this Country that need more tracks. Most of us "realists" can see the top and bottom divisions are currently poor, and the middle league is being dragged down because the top league is struggling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B2PROMODESIGN Posted August 29, 2014 Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 Fantastic news for all speedway fans and more importantly MK speedway/motorsports fans. I find it hard to believe some negative comments, MK as an area has changed out of all context since speedway was last in MK, also our beloved neighbours in Oxford and to a degree Reading have sadly disappeared which in theory should mean there are some die hard speedway fans on our borders!!....for those that are saying MK and MK sports are not well followed by the natives, I can tell you that the ice hockey team in the Town has a good/large and strong following, in excess of a thousand people a week in attendance, I would of thought most Premier and possibly some Elite promoters would welcome that sort of crowd with open arms! One thing that would be interesting to know is where about's the track would go?...I know that the greyhounds are re-opening at the Towcester race course, so I'm guessing this is purely a purpose built speedway/motorsports venue? Great news and well done to all concerned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuxtonTiger Posted August 29, 2014 Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 This is confusing MK Knights/BSPA say new track in MK, but no details, can we have some details? MK Knights website issue a statement that they are confused that their logo is used without them knowing anything. Is there any connection from the right hand to the left hand. In view of their success, have the new national speedway stadium in Manchester constructors being involved as consultants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sotonian Posted August 29, 2014 Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 (edited) Firstly, I DO wish this venture well. However, you say think of the MK fans, but, realistically how many people is that? As a previous poster said, they weren't too well supported over 20 years ago, how many of those are still likely to be interested? Also, fans of other clubs, even defunct ones, don't tend to change allegiance. The best hope would be attracting a new generation of fans but as other clubs are finding out, how? Edited August 29, 2014 by Sotonian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedibee Posted August 29, 2014 Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 I have always wondered why speedway disappeared from Milton Keynes, without being replaced. Don't get me wrong, I remember the problems with Elfield with the local residents, which probably caused the eventual demise. With such a concentrate of people, it should work, in theory. And motor sport is in the area anyway, i.e. Santa Pod and Silverstone. The Bspa Killed it Ray .Instead of helping Terry Cheney when it became obvious that he was struggling to run his print business as well as the speedway , they decided to help themselves to his bond by levying spurious and ridiculous fines over track conditions etc until they broke him . he walked away and they graabed what little was left , 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deano Posted August 29, 2014 Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 (edited) This is confusing MK Knights/BSPA say new track in MK, but no details, can we have some details? MK Knights website issue a statement that they are confused that their logo is used without them knowing anything. Is there any connection from the right hand to the left hand. In view of their success, have the new national speedway stadium in Manchester constructors being involved as consultants. Yes it is a bit confusing isn't it. Someone somewhere owns the rights/licence to run Milton Keynes Speedway possibly since it's demise in 1993, but, not necessarily the rights to use the term "Milton Keynes knights" as this appears to be owned by someone else (the chapmans maybe?). It does appear odd why one didn't know of the others existance, as they both must be known by the BSPA. Edited August 29, 2014 by Deano Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted August 29, 2014 Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 Yes it is a bit confusing isn't it. Someone somewhere owns the rights/licence to run Milton Keynes Speedway possibly since it's demise in 1993, but, not necessarily the rights to use the term "Milton Keynes knights" as this appears to be owned by someone else (the chapmans maybe?). It does appear odd why one didn't know of the others existance, as they both must be known by the BSPA. How and why. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted August 29, 2014 Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 PRESS RELEASE from Milton Keynes KNIGHTS Speedway : 22 years after the doors closed on speedway at Milton Keynes , fans of the Knights can be encouraged that moves are afoot to revive the sport in the town. The Knights have kept the team name alive in the last few years running a Milton Keynes side in the Midland Development League being based at Rye House previously and Mildenhall in 2014. The side were crowned MDL champions in 2012 and are currently top of the 2014 league. The sport ran from 1978 to 1988 at The Groveway before moving to Elfield Park in 1989 until the final meeting in 1992. Now suitable land has been sourced in the area for speedway to return and a Promoter and backers are in place. The BSPA have met the prospective promotion and an in-principle agreement is in place to see a return of the sport to Milton Keynes in 2015. How and why. See the highlighted part of the Original Post I have quoted above Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deano Posted August 30, 2014 Report Share Posted August 30, 2014 How and why. I would have thought that if the MDL team were leasing the name "knights" and they would have had permission from the BSPA to run a speedway franchise, then the BSPA would be aware of that set up. Then in another conversation the new separate promotion have had talks with the BSPA to open a new track. Therefore in conclusion the BSPA must have known both parties. Unless I'm missing something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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