SSL84 Posted July 12, 2021 Report Share Posted July 12, 2021 Can be done easily if the drainage is not to close to the kerbs , think also they would have to put in a new 5ft fence for speedway to return. If they did take the corners in ,it could be a great race track with lots of lines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve roberts Posted July 29, 2021 Report Share Posted July 29, 2021 My brother has been sending me some great images of work in progress at Cowley Stadium. Unfortunately I'm unable to download picturs but it all looks very promising! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pieman72 Posted July 30, 2021 Report Share Posted July 30, 2021 On 2/24/2017 at 4:40 PM, Norfolk Bear said: Why has no promoter looked at reviving this venue where it appears that the Council actually want it re opening ? Would you put up the finance with the VSPL on board? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Davis Posted August 9, 2021 Report Share Posted August 9, 2021 Some really excellent work going on at the stadium, which I’ve been proud to be apart of. For those not following the progress on Facebook, here is a recent image of the current status of the track 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racin Jason 72 Posted August 9, 2021 Report Share Posted August 9, 2021 Well done to everyone involved. What a fantastic effort 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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steve roberts Posted August 9, 2021 Report Share Posted August 9, 2021 1 hour ago, Matt Davis said: Some really excellent work going on at the stadium, which I’ve been proud to be apart of. For those not following the progress on Facebook, here is a recent image of the current status of the track Well done Matt! remember you from my Oxford days! Have you still got the Cheetahs Skol jacket I gave you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Davis Posted August 9, 2021 Report Share Posted August 9, 2021 (edited) 4 hours ago, steve roberts said: Well done Matt! remember you from my Oxford days! Have you still got the Cheetahs Skol jacket I gave you? Yes absolutely still got it! I remember you well Steve, been a few years now! It’s been great fun using the digger to clear the track along amongst other jobs, along with the other volunteers and full time staff Who would’ve thought it all those years ago when I walked round to the third bend to meet you as a 14? year old boy! Edited August 9, 2021 by Matt Davis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve roberts Posted August 10, 2021 Report Share Posted August 10, 2021 7 hours ago, Matt Davis said: Yes absolutely still got it! I remember you well Steve, been a few years now! It’s been great fun using the digger to clear the track along amongst other jobs, along with the other volunteers and full time staff Who would’ve thought it all those years ago when I walked round to the third bend to meet you as a 14? year old boy! Yes it all seems so long ago now! If I was still living in Oxford I would be there helping out like a shot. I did get involved during the last "Save Our Stadium" campaign in 1976! Keep up the good work! I've seen many photos of the work being done and it's a great credit to you all! Take care! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marko Posted August 10, 2021 Report Share Posted August 10, 2021 This is very heart warming, on the fact of it everything is still pretty much in place, a bit more work and you could run practice on that track no problem. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest compost Posted August 10, 2021 Report Share Posted August 10, 2021 Can't tell from that picture but is there any track (Speedway) lighting ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIRKYLANE Posted August 10, 2021 Report Share Posted August 10, 2021 Would be great to see Oxford back. Hope it happens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Davis Posted August 10, 2021 Report Share Posted August 10, 2021 1 hour ago, compost said: Can't tell from that picture but is there any track (Speedway) lighting ? Yes there are, we tried the lights on the first and second bend a few weeks back and 8 of them even still work! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest compost Posted August 10, 2021 Report Share Posted August 10, 2021 5 minutes ago, Matt Davis said: Yes there are, we tried the lights on the first and second bend a few weeks back and 8 of them even still work! Thanks (tried clicking on the thanks icon but it won't work for me). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noggin Posted August 10, 2021 Report Share Posted August 10, 2021 Pictures look very promising, used to love my trips to Oxford, good speedway. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Davis Posted August 11, 2021 Report Share Posted August 11, 2021 21 hours ago, compost said: Thanks (tried clicking on the thanks icon but it won't work for me). Found a photo from a few weeks back 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawk127 Posted August 11, 2021 Report Share Posted August 11, 2021 All looks very promising and seems to be progressing well. Given what is, or more to the point is not, going on elsewhere what are the chances of the Swindon licence transferring to Oxford? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Stadia Posted August 11, 2021 Report Share Posted August 11, 2021 3 hours ago, Hawk127 said: All looks very promising and seems to be progressing well. Given what is, or more to the point is not, going on elsewhere what are the chances of the Swindon licence transferring to Oxford? Sad thing is, that would be 'one out, one in'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triple.H. Posted August 11, 2021 Report Share Posted August 11, 2021 7 hours ago, Hawk127 said: All looks very promising and seems to be progressing well. Given what is, or more to the point is not, going on elsewhere what are the chances of the Swindon licence transferring to Oxford? I'm all honesty can anyone see Swindon reopening ? As far as I know they still haven't started the Stadium rebuild and with the houses encroaching ever nearer. It's going to be a very sad day for the Towns Sporting legacy. Maybe they can find some land reasonably local on a brownfield site. Oxford have made more progress with a team of volunteers in a couple of months than Swindon have since they reshaped the track. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawk127 Posted August 11, 2021 Report Share Posted August 11, 2021 7 minutes ago, Triple.H. said: I'm all honesty can anyone see Swindon reopening ? As far as I know they still haven't started the Stadium rebuild and with the houses encroaching ever nearer. It's going to be a very sad day for the Towns Sporting legacy. Maybe they can find some land reasonably local on a brownfield site. Oxford have made more progress with a team of volunteers in a couple of months than Swindon have since they reshaped the track. Agree it will be extremely sad if another historic team is lot to the sport but the sport and those in charge have done little to ensure clubs survive and collectively work with clubs facing adversity. It is a case of look after number one and given that it is a minority sport speedway needs every club to work for the good of all but that simply does not happen. You only have to look at the imposition of race nights for the benefit of everyone outside the sport and internally the riders, yet the fans can go screw themselves and be taken for granted. Run your business as a few may dictate (BSPL committee) but you as the club owner accept the consequences if it does not pan out. No wonder the sport is dead in the water. Back to watching the cricket 100 on BBC 2 to appreciate what can be achieved with forward thinkers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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