steve roberts Posted May 27, 2020 Report Share Posted May 27, 2020 14 hours ago, Midland Red said: Imagine turning up for a league meeting and finding that the opposition were tracking Ivan Mauger at reserve, and he would be off a 10 yard start! Hard to believe, but it happened to Bees once - 18 Jul 1963, at Oxford. Result was a comfortable 44-34 win for Oxford, with Mauger top scoring with a 12 point maximum, and no.1 Ronnie Genz returning an 11 point tally. Top Bee was Ken McKinlay with 12 from five rides, beaten twice by Mauger. Mauger was beaten in the 2nd half by Nigel Boocock, who went on to win the Rider of the Night final. Got me thinking about past, present and future World Champions who rode for Oxford over the years? The aforementioned Ivan Mauger and, of course, Hans Nielsen. Plus Jason Crump, Nicki Pedersen, Greg Hancock, Billy Hamill and Tony Rickardsson. I have a sneaking feeling that Briggo put in some second half rides as a novice as I recall my dad talking about it and Briggo falling off more often than not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tocha Posted May 31, 2020 Report Share Posted May 31, 2020 On 5/27/2020 at 8:41 AM, steve roberts said: Got me thinking about past, present and future World Champions who rode for Oxford over the years? The aforementioned Ivan Mauger and, of course, Hans Nielsen. Plus Jason Crump, Nicki Pedersen, Greg Hancock, Billy Hamill and Tony Rickardsson. I have a sneaking feeling that Briggo put in some second half rides as a novice as I recall my dad talking about it and Briggo falling off more often than not? Hans and Erik head to head on youtube via Oxford Cheetahs channel - v Cradley 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screm Posted June 12, 2020 Report Share Posted June 12, 2020 Hopefully good news for Oxford Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve roberts Posted June 12, 2020 Report Share Posted June 12, 2020 13 minutes ago, screm said: Hopefully good news for Oxford Good news indeed. Just needs someone to come forward and put some weight behind the regeneration of a once proud stadium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HGould Posted June 12, 2020 Report Share Posted June 12, 2020 5 minutes ago, steve roberts said: Good news indeed. Just needs someone to come forward and put some weight behind the regeneration of a once proud stadium. Isn't Barry Bishop from around those parts?? Too good for the National League! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve roberts Posted June 12, 2020 Report Share Posted June 12, 2020 3 minutes ago, HGould said: Isn't Barry Bishop from around those parts?? Too good for the National League! Yes I believe he is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattB Posted June 12, 2020 Report Share Posted June 12, 2020 1 hour ago, steve roberts said: Good news indeed. Just needs someone to come forward and put some weight behind the regeneration of a once proud stadium. Positive news. Still a lot of work to do of course, but getting speedway back into Oxford would be a major coup. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrybishop Posted June 13, 2020 Report Share Posted June 13, 2020 19 hours ago, HGould said: Isn't Barry Bishop from around those parts?? Too good for the National League! Yes I am.. Oxford is my local club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrybishop Posted June 13, 2020 Report Share Posted June 13, 2020 19 hours ago, steve roberts said: Yes I believe he is? Correct... Oxford is my local club 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve roberts Posted June 13, 2020 Report Share Posted June 13, 2020 5 hours ago, barrybishop said: Correct... Oxford is my local club You may possibly know my uncle Keith Lawson? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrybishop Posted June 13, 2020 Report Share Posted June 13, 2020 15 minutes ago, steve roberts said: You may possibly know my uncle Keith Lawson? name doesnt ring a bell.. but I am useless like that... probably know him by face Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve roberts Posted June 13, 2020 Report Share Posted June 13, 2020 21 minutes ago, barrybishop said: name doesnt ring a bell.. but I am useless like that... probably know him by face He used to be the track photographer and was present at the stadium when Dag Lovaas made a fleeting visit last year? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted June 24, 2020 Report Share Posted June 24, 2020 Good interview on BBC Radio Oxford this morning featuring Nik Budimir - the potential stadium developer whose intention is to make the stadium facility usable 24/7 and is asking the people of Oxford (Cowley) what other regular sports/activities they would like to see at the stadium in addition to the 2 core sports - speedway and greyhounds!! Karting, Cycle speedway were mentioned as well as indoor activities including conferencing, dance classes etc. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screm Posted July 18, 2020 Report Share Posted July 18, 2020 https://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/18590961.hopes-future-racing-oxford-stadium-local-plan-approved/?fbclid=IwAR0D4fNZw71wEG2Z0a7qGvGlop_kcVx0qAuCkVN2SQexuiMYItMVloTmcWo 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midland Red Posted July 20, 2020 Report Share Posted July 20, 2020 On 7/18/2020 at 8:26 PM, screm said: https://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/18590961.hopes-future-racing-oxford-stadium-local-plan-approved/?fbclid=IwAR0D4fNZw71wEG2Z0a7qGvGlop_kcVx0qAuCkVN2SQexuiMYItMVloTmcWo The 27 (so far) comments aren’t very encouraging Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve roberts Posted July 21, 2020 Report Share Posted July 21, 2020 8 hours ago, Midland Red said: The 27 (so far) comments aren’t very encouraging I sincerely hope that some sort of action returns to Cowley as I spent many a happy year there but during these uncertain times, both externally and within speedway, I really wouldn't like to hazzard a guess what might be the future however I wish everyone success who is involved behind the scenes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityrebel Posted July 21, 2020 Report Share Posted July 21, 2020 1 hour ago, steve roberts said: I sincerely hope that some sort of action returns to Cowley as I spent many a happy year there but during these uncertain times, both externally and within speedway, I really wouldn't like to hazzard a guess what might be the future however I wish everyone success who is involved behind the scenes. Absolutely. It's going to be a big struggle to save some of the current venues. Fair play to anyone trying to resurrect defunct clubs. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner85 Posted July 21, 2020 Report Share Posted July 21, 2020 Good news. there has been a long battle which looks more positive now. pleased for Oxford and plaudits to the Council who are backing a Speedway return.... many councils are now quite anti Speedway 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orion Posted July 21, 2020 Report Share Posted July 21, 2020 How on earth can speedway and Greyhound racing make a profit these days .. i am a fan of both sports and wish them all the best but if its based of profit it wont work . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattK Posted July 21, 2020 Report Share Posted July 21, 2020 21 minutes ago, orion said: How on earth can speedway and Greyhound racing make a profit these days .. i am a fan of both sports and wish them all the best but if its based of profit it wont work . The BSPA should pay Oxford City Council to share that report, as no one in speedway has been able to consistent make a profit over the last decade. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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