waytogo28 Posted September 26, 2018 Report Share Posted September 26, 2018 3 hours ago, iainb said: You could give David Hemsley a call? They will not be calling on anyone regarding the design of the new track layout and shape. They know it all themselves about how best to please the supporters and their neighbours. We must sincerely hope that what they have in mind is not in slightest bit like Leicester! The Mildenhall shape would be OK but with wider and more banked corners. I remember Hans Nielsen riding Mildenhall as a complete circle, so I hope that Swindon, if it comes about, will not be less than 300 metres. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoke Potter Posted September 26, 2018 Report Share Posted September 26, 2018 28 minutes ago, waytogo28 said: They will not be calling on anyone regarding the design of the new track layout and shape. They know it all themselves about how best to please the supporters and their neighbours. We must sincerely hope that what they have in mind is not in slightest bit like Leicester! The Mildenhall shape would be OK but with wider and more banked corners. I remember Hans Nielsen riding Mildenhall as a complete circle, so I hope that Swindon, if it comes about, will not be less than 300 metres. The only person they should be calling about the design of the track is Chris Morton. Goes without saying they won't. 300m is too short to be a genuine top class circuit and there will need to be considerable additional width added to the straights and bends, not to mention the correct amount of banking on the bends. 2 miracles required at Swindon it seems: 1. They actually get a new track in place. 2. They manage to get the design right. Hope it all works out for the Swindon fans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robins les Posted September 26, 2018 Report Share Posted September 26, 2018 20 hours ago, Liontamer said: They are going to demolish the buildings on the home & back straight, that is demolishing the stadium to me. Also, it will leave the track completely exposed, can't see the local residents putting up with that can you? No read it again. It says "The Stands will be demolished when the planning permission is granted. Then new stand etc will be constructed". it will be probably done in 2 stages as new main stand will go what is now the back straight stand & so stand on that side would be demolished 1st & then when that is completed the old main stand would be demolished. That's if it ever happens, I still remain to be convinced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Weasel Posted September 26, 2018 Report Share Posted September 26, 2018 11 hours ago, Sidney the robin said: I liked Smallmead. Me too Sid, especially Easter Sunday 2007. Ulamek was superb and Gjedde's heat 3 last to 2nd past the team riding Zagar and Kolodziej a particular highlight, the teenage Reading fan sat in front of me in the main stand probably still has 'GO ON CHARLIE' ringing in his ears even now . Reading Bulldogs 391) Greg Hancock ------ 1*,6,2,0,0 = 9+1 2) Sam Simota -------- 2,2*,1*,0 = 5+23) Matej Zagar -------- 1,0,3,2 = 64) Janusz Kolodziej ---- 0,1,1,1 = 35) Travis McGowan ---- f,3,2,2,1 = 86) Danny Bird --------- exc,0,D.N.R = 07) Jason Bunyan ------ 2,2,2,1*,1* = 8+2Team Manager; Jim LynchSwindon Robins 541) Leigh Adams ----------- 3,3,3,3,2* = 14+12) Tomasz Chrzanowski --- 0,2*,3,0 = 5+13) Seb Ulamek ------------ 3,1*,3,3,3 = 13+14) Charlie Gjedde --------- 2*,2,1,2* = 7+25) Lee Richardson -------- 3,f,2,1 = 66) Andrew Moore --------- 1,1,0,0 = 27) Mads Korneliussen ----- 3,1,0,3 = 7Read more: http://speedwayupdates.proboards.com/thread/1769/reading-swindon-ela-1st-30pm?page=1#ixzz5SDiz0KQE Credit: Speedway Updates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skidder1 Posted September 26, 2018 Report Share Posted September 26, 2018 6 hours ago, Dave Jones said: 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?? If the existing dog track is to stay the same, why alter the speedway track at all as part of the stadium redevelopment?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Jones Posted September 26, 2018 Report Share Posted September 26, 2018 1 minute ago, Skidder1 said: If the existing dog track is to stay the same, why alter the speedway track at all as part of the stadium redevelopment?? It won't long term , but I got the impression the speedway track would be altered now whilst the rest would only take place after the planning is sorted, whenever that might be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Smith Posted September 26, 2018 Report Share Posted September 26, 2018 22 minutes ago, Skidder1 said: If the existing dog track is to stay the same, why alter the speedway track at all as part of the stadium redevelopment?? Current track provides awful racing so if they can reconfigure the track all the better for club and league as a whole. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starman2006 Posted September 26, 2018 Report Share Posted September 26, 2018 (edited) 11 hours ago, Big Al said: 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?? Wont be a make over job mate, it will have to be completely re done. Base shale the whole shooting match. So the sooner they crack on the better, give it chance to bed in properly. Edited September 26, 2018 by Starman2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starman2006 Posted September 26, 2018 Report Share Posted September 26, 2018 (edited) 8 hours ago, BluPanther said: This is the shape. Great racing at Mildenhall .... And thats 300 mtrs is it ? Looks a bit like 260 to me, but the shape is good. Edited September 26, 2018 by Starman2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racers and royals Posted September 26, 2018 Report Share Posted September 26, 2018 2 minutes ago, Starman2006 said: And thats 300 mtrs is it ? 260 M 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno Posted September 26, 2018 Report Share Posted September 26, 2018 I never think the racing at Mildenhalls that good, probably because they usually beat us 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bald Bloke Posted September 26, 2018 Report Share Posted September 26, 2018 Looks like that would ride almost like a circle. Not a bad thing. Better than a small track with long straights and tight bends any day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skidder1 Posted September 27, 2018 Report Share Posted September 27, 2018 Virtually the same size as Poole (299.1m), Should be great. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainB Posted September 27, 2018 Report Share Posted September 27, 2018 4 hours ago, Skidder1 said: Virtually the same size as Poole (299.1m), Should be great. Is that including all of the hills? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A ORLOV Posted September 27, 2018 Report Share Posted September 27, 2018 3 minutes ago, iainb said: Is that including all of the hills? If you do not ride over the lumps or down into the holes it is only 290 mtrs 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityrebel Posted September 27, 2018 Report Share Posted September 27, 2018 Are you Swindon fans convinced that the stadium revamp is finally gonna happen, or is it more hot air. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waytogo28 Posted September 27, 2018 Report Share Posted September 27, 2018 I'm in the "can't see it happening myself " camp. I'm not a Swindon fan but I am a speedway racing fan. And the "another track bites the dust" news would be portentous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poole keith Posted September 27, 2018 Report Share Posted September 27, 2018 1 hour ago, cityrebel said: Are you Swindon fans convinced that the stadium revamp is finally gonna happen, or is it more hot air. think every speedway fan is hoping for the best,but just a little concerned 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluTiger Posted September 27, 2018 Report Share Posted September 27, 2018 20 hours ago, Starman2006 said: And thats 300 mtrs is it ? Looks a bit like 260 to me, but the shape is good. Some great racing at Mildenhall Starry, but of course it needs two decent teams as well. I was just highlighting the shape, not the length. Good luck next Monday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starman2006 Posted September 27, 2018 Report Share Posted September 27, 2018 (edited) 17 minutes ago, BluPanther said: Some great racing at Mildenhall Starry, but of course it needs two decent teams as well. I was just highlighting the shape, not the length. Good luck next Monday Yeh understand that i did see the length on the photo, but again that to me is a great shape as long as you have plenty of width and a bit of banking on the bends to counteract that width. Somerset has plenty of width it is wider than poole, but both are great shape tracks, P'boro is another, only problem is you can have to much of a good thing, and then it becomes boring, thats not a critisum. Thanks for Monday, im very sure we will do our best. Edited September 27, 2018 by Starman2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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