Nikko Posted October 29, 2014 Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 A new ACU affiliated track racing club has launched today with its base at Iwade. Although not speedway I know alot of people are interested in Iwade so check out the new website www.sitrauk.org for details of this amazing new venture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foamfence Posted October 29, 2014 Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 It looks really interesting and should be of help to many different riders. http://www.sitrauk.org/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAN2 Posted October 29, 2014 Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 The Speedway ' Out of Control' Bureau should be ashamed at letting this venue go, more fool them. Onward and upward away from stupid regulations designed to destroy the sport of grass roots training circuits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityrebel Posted October 29, 2014 Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 Does this mean that iwade is not a licensed SCB track anymore. If so, do they still plan to stage amateur speedway meetings like those occasionally held at lydd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAN2 Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 Does this mean that iwade is not a licensed SCB track anymore. If so, do they still plan to stage amateur speedway meetings like those occasionally held at lydd. It looks really interesting and should be of help to many different riders. http://www.sitrauk.org/ If you open the new Website you will see that the SCB does not licence the track anymore and amateur flat track racing does figure in future plans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityrebel Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 Amateur flat track racing is not the same as amateur speedway. Does this mean that iwade is finished as a pukka speedway track. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan_Jones Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 Amateur flat track racing is not the same as amateur speedway. Does this mean that iwade is finished as a pukka speedway track. To quote the website; "SITRA will be working with Sittingbourne Speedway Ltd over the winter of 2014 into spring 2015 to enhance the facilities at the venue and, in conjunction with the ACU, are bringing the track up to FIM standards for not only Solos but also 500cc sidecars and 1000cc Right Hand sidecars making SITRA a club that can support all categories of motorcycle sports." So I would say no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Countershaftcounter Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 Can't wait to visit this, it sounds great. Good luck to all involved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikko Posted November 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2014 (edited) 500cc laydown (and indeed upright) machines are more than welcome at SITRA. Speedway is a term used by the SCB and as an ACU club we are not entitled to use the term. We can however run the machines at the track and will continue to do so. As to the question is Iwade still a pukka speedway track none of the major improvements we are making would stop a speedway meeting taking place there. Its just as a club we went ACU. What we have done is create a club that offers a unique facility for a number of classes. Edited November 2, 2014 by Nikko 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityrebel Posted November 2, 2014 Report Share Posted November 2, 2014 It's a real shame that iwade is not an SCB licensed track anymore. I went to the vast majority of the CL matches in the 1990's and 2000's. Those meetings were some of the most enjoyable that i went to in that era. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Stadia Posted November 2, 2014 Report Share Posted November 2, 2014 500cc laydown (and indeed upright) machines are more than welcome at SITRA. Speedway is a term used by the SCB and as an ACU club we are not entitled to use the term. We can however run the machines at the track and will continue to do so. As to the question is Iwade still a pukka speedway track none of the major improvements we are making would stop a speedway meeting taking place there. Its just as a club we went ACU. What we have done is create a club that offers a unique facility for a number of classes. Perhaps the way forward for many venues. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 3, 2014 Report Share Posted November 3, 2014 Are there any potential ramifications for NL riders who choose to practice at Iwade over the winter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAN2 Posted November 3, 2014 Report Share Posted November 3, 2014 Are there any potential ramifications for NL riders who choose to practice at Iwade over the winter? Why should their be, when they also use Lydd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityrebel Posted November 3, 2014 Report Share Posted November 3, 2014 Why should their be, when they also use Lydd.a few years ago licensed riders were advised by the SCB not to ride at lydd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikko Posted November 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 There are no ramifications for anyone riding over the winter at Iwade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAN2 Posted November 4, 2014 Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 (edited) a few years ago licensed riders were advised by the SCB not to ride at lydd. The SCB did absolutely nothing about it. Edited November 4, 2014 by IAN2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan_Jones Posted March 22, 2015 Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 It's the rescheduled launch day at Iwade today. http://www.sitrauk.org/news/sitra-launch-riders-and-outfits-updated/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikko Posted March 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 (edited) Hi Gustix I have checked all the links today on a laptop and mobile device And they all work fine as they have for months. I have also asked others to check and no problem. Will check again tomorrow But there is no issue we or the Web company can find. Edited March 22, 2015 by Nikko Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityrebel Posted March 22, 2015 Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 Although I expect to be shot down for being too pedantic, but does this topic belong in the speedway section. Surely sidecars and flat track racing would be more at home with grass track. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted March 22, 2015 Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 Although I expect to be shot down for being too pedantic, but does this topic belong in the speedway section. Surely sidecars and flat track racing would be more at home with grass track. Is Speedway not involved at all? I understood it was part of the overall Plan that Speedway was to be involved there. If so then this Thread IS the appropriate Section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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