noggin Posted August 15, 2021 Report Share Posted August 15, 2021 On 8/12/2021 at 11:29 AM, auntie doris said: I would go to a few meetings but couldn't support the Ox. I spent about 10 seasons going to Oxford and Swindon, used to like my Friday and bank holiday trips to Cowley, of course being a Leigh Adams fan, still saw him race after Swindon dropped down a league, was also good watching Hans at the fag end of his career. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orion Posted August 15, 2021 Report Share Posted August 15, 2021 7 hours ago, Technik said: Speedway fans will always go to speedway. Dont agree 90 % will never go again and the other 10 % every now and again ....What forum members on here from Newport ,Reading .Cov or Oxford still post on here and went to Swindon each week ? i made friends with a quite a few from my time on here and none go on a regular basis most not at all and some may go to cardiff and take in the odd match . If Swindon close and that is likely none of are group will go elsewhere each week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Davis Posted August 15, 2021 Report Share Posted August 15, 2021 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noaksey Posted August 15, 2021 Report Share Posted August 15, 2021 I wonder if someone will promote at Oxford. What capital costs would be needed to get it ready? Air Fence, track prep vehicles, electrical work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnieg Posted August 15, 2021 Report Share Posted August 15, 2021 59 minutes ago, orion said: Dont agree 90 % will never go again and the other 10 % every now and again ....What forum members on here from Newport ,Reading .Cov or Oxford still post on here and went to Swindon each week ? i made friends with a quite a few from my time on here and none go on a regular basis most not at all and some may go to cardiff and take in the odd match . If Swindon close and that is likely none of are group will go elsewhere each week Most of the handful of ex-Racers supporters that regularly went to Blunsdon would probably find it easier to support Oxford, whereas most of us went to Swindon to support the visitors. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pvm Posted August 16, 2021 Report Share Posted August 16, 2021 23 hours ago, steve roberts said: I would have continued going to Oxford for as long as it was operating as it was only a short walk for me. Since re-locating to York I've not been to a speedway (nearest being Sheffield I would guess?) as I would expect more than just 15 heats of racing to entice me to spend petrol money and time spent travelling. Depending on which part of York you live, Redcar is up to 5 miles nearer than Sheffield (54miles v 49miles approx). Maybe you should give yourself a treat, and visit Redcar. It might rekindle your interest in the sport. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triple.H. Posted August 16, 2021 Report Share Posted August 16, 2021 I'd second that Redcar is a great racetrack, well worth a visit 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedway102285 Posted August 30, 2021 Report Share Posted August 30, 2021 https://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/19547060.speedway-return-oxford-stadium-next-year/ 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-D Posted August 30, 2021 Report Share Posted August 30, 2021 On 8/15/2021 at 5:49 PM, arnieg said: Most of the handful of ex-Racers supporters that regularly went to Blunsdon would probably find it easier to support Oxford, whereas most of us went to Swindon to support the visitors. I already know of six people ex-racers fans who have said they will be buying Oxford season tickets. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobMcCaffery Posted August 30, 2021 Report Share Posted August 30, 2021 I'm overjoyed for you all at Oxford to see that you are on the brink of winning your long hard-won fight. It gives inspiration to all of facing similar battles. I so look forward to visiting Cowley next year. This wasn't just Oxford's fight. Well done. 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmauger Posted August 31, 2021 Report Share Posted August 31, 2021 And me. Like at Scunny, Redcar & Leicester (& others I've forgotten) before, shows if one never gives up it can be done.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve roberts Posted August 31, 2021 Report Share Posted August 31, 2021 8 hours ago, J-D said: I already know of six people ex-racers fans who have said they will be buying Oxford season tickets. I may well buy a season ticket but unfortunately living so far away I won't be able to attend most, if any, meetings but at least I can support them financially. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trees Posted August 31, 2021 Report Share Posted August 31, 2021 Great news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityrebel Posted August 31, 2021 Report Share Posted August 31, 2021 Fingers crossed that it comes off. Cowley was one of my regular haunts right up until 2007. We are desperate for another track in the south. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piotr Pyszny Posted August 31, 2021 Report Share Posted August 31, 2021 (edited) On 8/15/2021 at 10:35 AM, steve roberts said: I would have continued going to Oxford for as long as it was operating as it was only a short walk for me. Since re-locating to York I've not been to a speedway (nearest being Sheffield I would guess?) as I would expect more than just 15 heats of racing to entice me to spend petrol money and time spent travelling. Redcar (Middlesbrough, in all but name) is about the same driving time from York (on quieter roads, too). Scunthorpe's a little further. Both much better racetracks (purpose-built, you see) than Owlerton, where spectator viewing has been ruined by the loss of the first bend terrace (and the continued closure of the back straight terrace). Out of interest, over and above the 15 heats of racing, what additional entertainment would you be looking for? Edited August 31, 2021 by Piotr Pyszny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve roberts Posted August 31, 2021 Report Share Posted August 31, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, Piotr Pyszny said: Redcar (Middlesbrough, in all but name) is about the same driving time from York (on quieter roads, too). Scunthorpe's a little further. Both much better racetracks (purpose-built, you see) than Owlerton, where spectator viewing has been ruined by the loss of the first bend terrace (and the continued closure of the back straight terrace). Out of interest, over and above the 15 heats of racing, what additional entertainment would you be looking for? I used to enjoy second halves whether it be those taking part within the main match or a junior meeting...whichever. Edited August 31, 2021 by steve roberts 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidney the robin Posted August 31, 2021 Report Share Posted August 31, 2021 Be great to go back to Cowley that could be my only speedway fix depending on Swindon of course.Fingers crossed that everything goes well for the new promotion maybe they could become part of one big league that has to happen soon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve roberts Posted August 31, 2021 Report Share Posted August 31, 2021 8 minutes ago, Sidney the robin said: Be great to go back to Cowley that could be my only speedway fix depending on Swindon of course.Fingers crossed that everything goes well for the new promotion maybe they could become part of one big league that has to happen soon. How great it would be to stand on the third bend as of old however most of those I stood with are no longer with us including my much missed Dad. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIRKYLANE Posted August 31, 2021 Report Share Posted August 31, 2021 Delighted to see a strong possibility of Oxford racing in 2022. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidney the robin Posted August 31, 2021 Report Share Posted August 31, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, steve roberts said: How great it would be to stand on the third bend as of old however most of those I stood with are no longer with us including my much missed Dad. I actually loved Oxford’s track shop a terrific shop on bend two so that is where i watched mainly got quite a bit of my memorabilia from there.My first time there i think was for the Individual champions meeting and in the Hans era we used to go in the brilliant new restaurant .This was a real eye opener for me after being used to the shabby saying that you always got a good meal in the restaurant at Swindon.Also in the window leading up to the restaurant Mick Kilby sold some of his photographs there were some of the best photographs i have ever seen. Edited August 31, 2021 by Sidney the robin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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