cityrebel Posted September 25, 2018 Report Share Posted September 25, 2018 1 hour ago, Sidney the robin said: How will the new track look? similar to Somerset maybe. More like Smallmead in its present state Sid! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A ORLOV Posted September 25, 2018 Report Share Posted September 25, 2018 54 minutes ago, hyabb17 said: Ronnie Russell said it will be similar to the Melbourne GP track. As I said previously I believe it was almost a “D” shape...recall it to allow for good racing. As many have said, the track can be changed even without any improvements to the “stadium”. A change to the Abbey track will only be a good thing IMO, a smaller track with wider straights will make for better racing. Will not mind as long as there is a bit of a straight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starman2006 Posted September 25, 2018 Report Share Posted September 25, 2018 Just now, A ORLOV said: Will not mind as long as there is a bit of a straight. Thats what i was told it will be a shorter track, Cant remember how much shorter but i believe it was quite a bit from the present track. I to believe providing, this goes ahead it will make for better closer racing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A ORLOV Posted September 25, 2018 Report Share Posted September 25, 2018 5 minutes ago, Starman2006 said: Thats what i was told it will be a shorter track, Cant remember how much shorter but i believe it was quite a bit from the present track. I to believe providing, this goes ahead it will make for better closer racing. The eastern end is being moved towards the present pits and I believe the track will be shortened by about 15 to 25 mtrs as the length is coming down from 363 to 300 mtrs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidney the robin Posted September 26, 2018 Report Share Posted September 26, 2018 7 hours ago, cityrebel said: More like Smallmead in its present state Sid! I liked Smallmead i had some of my best Speedway night's there on a Monday night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainB Posted September 26, 2018 Report Share Posted September 26, 2018 13 hours ago, Sidney the robin said: How will the new track look? similar to Somerset maybe. You could give David Hemsley a call? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted September 26, 2018 Report Share Posted September 26, 2018 1 hour ago, iainb said: You could give David Hemsley a call? Oooh, you bitch!!!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted September 26, 2018 Report Share Posted September 26, 2018 So, by next March there will be a new speedway track with a racy pacy shape. The pits will have been moved (hopefully). That's the good news. But, going by the brief statement, it will probably be surrounded by cleared ground at best. No mention of spectator facilities, parking!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidney the robin Posted September 26, 2018 Report Share Posted September 26, 2018 18 minutes ago, Big Al said: So, by next March there will be a new speedway track with a racy pacy shape. The pits will have been moved (hopefully). That's the good news. But, going by the brief statement, it will probably be surrounded by cleared ground at best. No mention of spectator facilities, parking!! What do you recon 12/16 weeks if you are lucky ( light /weather issues) to do the work that is a big ask. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted September 26, 2018 Report Share Posted September 26, 2018 1 hour ago, Sidney the robin said: What do you recon 12/16 weeks if you are lucky ( light /weather issues) to do the work that is a big ask. Building the new track shouldn't be a problem I guess, sounds like a makeover job. But the rest of it??? Those permissions need to come in pretty quick because it sounds a bit tight, if they don't. Wrecking balls would need to start work on Friday, wouldn't they?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bump Posted September 26, 2018 Report Share Posted September 26, 2018 12 hours ago, A ORLOV said: The eastern end is being moved towards the present pits and I believe the track will be shortened by about 15 to 25 mtrs as the length is coming down from 363 to 300 mtrs. 300 metres puts you at the exact same length as the Leicester track. Hope for your sake that consists of plenty of bend & nice short straights, otherwise it’ll be dire stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted September 26, 2018 Report Share Posted September 26, 2018 (edited) Serious question - do the Swindon greyhounds race through the Winter? (At Poole its 52 weeks a year!!). If so, in addition to their track, what spectator facilities do they require? Surely the landlords Stadia UK or whatever name they go by now - will want to have that up and running asap with little or no lack of continuity. Edited September 26, 2018 by Skidder1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hyabb17 Posted September 26, 2018 Report Share Posted September 26, 2018 47 minutes ago, Skidder1 said: Serious question - do the Swindon greyhounds race through the Winter? (At Poole its 52 weeks a year!!). If so, in addition to their track, what spectator facilities do they require? Surely the landlords Stadia UK or whatever name they go by now - will want to have that up and running asap with little or no lack of continuity. In all honesty I've no idea how it'll work. We can only assume that Stadia UK have factored this into ''their plan''. Obviously most are still very sceptical for obvious reasons. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A ORLOV Posted September 26, 2018 Report Share Posted September 26, 2018 49 minutes ago, Skidder1 said: Serious question - do the Swindon greyhounds race through the Winter? (At Poole its 52 weeks a year!!). If so, in addition to their track, what spectator facilities do they require? Surely the landlords Stadia UK or whatever name they go by now - will want to have that up and running asap with little or no lack of continuity. Normally yes, which is why any promises of work starting has been questioned. It was obvious that any track work could not easily be done during the speedway season and the dog racing limits when work can be done. So have no idea how and when work can be done on the dog track. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A ORLOV Posted September 26, 2018 Report Share Posted September 26, 2018 1 hour ago, Mr Bump said: 300 metres puts you at the exact same length as the Leicester track. Hope for your sake that consists of plenty of bend & nice short straights, otherwise it’ll be dire stuff. Do not want short straights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluPanther Posted September 26, 2018 Report Share Posted September 26, 2018 17 minutes ago, A ORLOV said: Do not want short straights. This is the shape. Great racing at Mildenhall .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hyabb17 Posted September 26, 2018 Report Share Posted September 26, 2018 18 minutes ago, A ORLOV said: Do not want short straights. The straights will be shorten, Terry Russell has said as much in the adver. I personally think shorter/wider straights are what's needed. Racing at the abbey has become boring. “Tight corners and long straights don’t make for the best racing. We believe that by bringing the straights down and making it more of a sweep, it will produce much better racing.” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Jones Posted September 26, 2018 Report Share Posted September 26, 2018 I might have this all wrong, but as I read TR's comments the track will be re-shaped within the confines of the existing dog track . The rest of the stadium would be staying exactly as is until such time that the planning is agreed so the dogs can continue without interruption i would imagine?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A ORLOV Posted September 26, 2018 Report Share Posted September 26, 2018 Just now, hyabb17 said: The straights will be shorten, Terry Russell has said as much in the adver. I personally think shorter/wider straights are what's needed. Racing at the abbey has become boring. “Tight corners and long straights don’t make for the best racing. We believe that by bringing the straights down and making it more of a sweep, it will produce much better racing.” Agree, and I posted that earlier, they will be a bit shorter and wider but I do not want the straights so short that the track can be ridden as a circle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sancho Posted September 26, 2018 Report Share Posted September 26, 2018 (edited) Surely it will be down to the Greyhound people to sort their track out, Work could start on the speedway track Friday morning in theory, I seem to recall Birmingham built their track whilst greyhounds continued to operate The buildings however are a totally different matter Hope it all works out Edited September 26, 2018 by sancho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.