mickthemuppet Posted July 23, 2017 Report Share Posted July 23, 2017 On another thread there is a debate on could any other stadium in UK stage another GP. How big is the capacity of the different stadiums. I would think Ipswich would be one of the biggest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevePark Posted July 23, 2017 Report Share Posted July 23, 2017 Cardiff has one big advantage over every other speedway track in the UK - it has a roof, which means it's guaranteed to go ahead. So, in thinking about moving it, it would be a major factor. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bald Bloke Posted July 23, 2017 Report Share Posted July 23, 2017 (edited) How many at Cardiff 35-40k?...No where else could get even half way close.As you say Ippo might have the biggest capacity.Looked like it the last time I was there.Maybe 8k ??. Perterborough has a big grandstand.Maybe 7k.Just a wild guess. Edited July 23, 2017 by Bald Bloke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 23, 2017 Report Share Posted July 23, 2017 (edited) On another thread there is a debate on could any other stadium in UK stage another GP. How big is the capacity of the different stadiums. I would think Ipswich would be one of the biggest Wasn't the National Speedway Stadium built for this purpose - for main/major event speedway activities? Edited July 23, 2017 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bald Bloke Posted July 23, 2017 Report Share Posted July 23, 2017 Wasn't the National Speedway Stadium built for this purpose - for main/major event speedway activities? Yeah but I think the capacity at the mo isn't great due Health and safety. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starman2006 Posted July 23, 2017 Report Share Posted July 23, 2017 Yeah but I think the capacity at the mo isn't great due Health and safety. Poole can hold 7k comfortably.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Smith Posted July 23, 2017 Report Share Posted July 23, 2017 Poole can hold 7k comfortably.. 5,500 actually Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humphrey Appleby Posted July 23, 2017 Report Share Posted July 23, 2017 On another thread there is a debate on could any other stadium in UK stage another GP. Any track that has an FIM licence. Only problem is you'd have to restrict capacity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OveFundinFan Posted July 24, 2017 Report Share Posted July 24, 2017 I think with the temporary stands at the 2016 world team championship, BV was close to 9000. Its a race track, arguably the only track in the UK that would be fit for a GP (apart from Cardiff). Its obvious it would be a sell out within days if not hours., so television viewing essential - and BT do a good job. Would you really want a GP at micky mouse tracks like most are when on the inside of a dog track? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted July 24, 2017 Report Share Posted July 24, 2017 I would suggest that the only other place to hold a GP other than Cardiff is the National Speedway Stadium. I believe that Cardiff is undoubtedly the best Venue. If, however, Great Britain were to get another Grand Prix then, to me, the only option would be Manchester. I know the Crowds would be nowhere near Cardiff but as far as I am concerned it is the only real alternative. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A ORLOV Posted July 24, 2017 Report Share Posted July 24, 2017 (edited) Swindon has had thousands at the stadium but now due to H & S the capacity is limited to about 5000, the new stadium, if we ever get it is about 3500, so any decent FIM meeting is doubtful even though the club claim they want FIM meetings. With BV wanting to hold major meetings, it is a pity that more capacity is not available for big meetings. Edited July 24, 2017 by A ORLOV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainB Posted July 24, 2017 Report Share Posted July 24, 2017 Brandon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woz01 Posted July 24, 2017 Report Share Posted July 24, 2017 Brandon? There was over 10,000 at the last Stock Car meeting held there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCB Posted July 24, 2017 Report Share Posted July 24, 2017 Poole can hold 7k comfortably.. 5,500 actually 3900, actually. http://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/districts/poole/8437263.Speedway_stadium_chiefs_explain__fiasco__over_tickets_for_final/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ouch Posted July 24, 2017 Report Share Posted July 24, 2017 NSS is the same as Prague (10k) when MCC deliver on their promise and finish the thing and with the stands on turn 3 & 4. Infrastructure is in place following SWC with some lessons learnt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OveFundinFan Posted July 25, 2017 Report Share Posted July 25, 2017 The new BV track was built within the confines of established buildings or other sports facilities. Morton and Gordon designed the best track they could within those confines, and what a brilliant job they did. On the other hand, it seems Leicester missed a trick at Beaumont Park. They seem to have the space and a blank canvess, but not enough thought put into the design of the track, if there had been then perhaps Leicester would have been another "BV" and up for consideration for major FIM events. Sad really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ch958 Posted July 26, 2017 Report Share Posted July 26, 2017 Odsal had 37 k there for the final I saw. Not really an option now but there you had capacity and track suitable for major events. The RL team is up and down like a yoyo and must wonder about GP/WTC income it has lost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*JJ Posted July 26, 2017 Report Share Posted July 26, 2017 On the other hand, it seems Leicester missed a trick at Beaumont Park. They seem to have the space and a blank canvess, but not enough thought put into the design of the track, if there had been then perhaps Leicester would have been another "BV" and up for consideration for major FIM events. Sad really. Plenty of thought went into the track, but Hemsley got it wrong. Probably why Ermolenko fell out with him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
britmet Posted July 26, 2017 Report Share Posted July 26, 2017 (edited) Odsal had 37 k there for the final I saw. Not really an option now but there you had capacity and track suitable for major events. The RL team is up and down like a yoyo and must wonder about GP/WTC income it has lost. . Odsal, - there was a stadium ! Built with a 120,000 capacity, set a 102,000 record (for Rugby in 1954) and its speedway record of 47,000 in 1947. I remember driving spirally down the bowl to the pits in the 1970 period. Edited July 26, 2017 by britmet 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBSC Posted July 26, 2017 Report Share Posted July 26, 2017 Berwick 4,100 unsure it that includes bends Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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