Ray Stadia Posted November 16, 2018 Report Share Posted November 16, 2018 4 hours ago, singy13 said: So that was 10 years ago.....obviously without any success............not giving much confidence for the immediate future is it? It's just sad to see clubs disappear, and hopefully someone can eventually find land to run speedway within the London area........hope they are still trying.?? There is a lot of land around the A13 area, around Rainham and towards London. I think some of that land is not good to build on as it is marsh, but could be ok for a track? Maybe? As for Basildon, I doubt it, all land around there is grabbed for housing. Mind you, there is Watt Tyler Park? Lot of land there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ozzy15 Posted November 16, 2018 Report Share Posted November 16, 2018 Sorry to hear the bad news. Hope to see the Hammers back on track in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyE Posted November 16, 2018 Report Share Posted November 16, 2018 The aim should be to keep any new facility as close to the river crossing (or the new one) as possible to maximise the catchment area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liam Posted November 16, 2018 Report Share Posted November 16, 2018 There will be no new track it’s never going to happen, Grays Athletic are still waiting for a new football stadium to be built 8 years later, Thurrock Council couldn’t give a toss about sport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daytripper Posted November 16, 2018 Report Share Posted November 16, 2018 On 15 November 2018 at 8:02 AM, liam said: Didn’t the people renting the stadium have a two year lease and decided not to take up the second year due to poor crowds? Think it was more to do with the four wheeled events but Iam sure that’s what they said, they also said poor crowds at the speedway but Cook said they get the same money from them regardless of the crowd. I think was more to do with the food outlets and shops. The rent they paid the stadium owners was absolutely exhorbitant. With falling crowds overall in both Speedwáy and stock car the shops weren't making so much money which meant the stadium owners couldnt screw so much rent out of them. I noticed towards the end of the season that two or three of the shops weren't even bothering to open. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halifaxtiger Posted November 17, 2018 Report Share Posted November 17, 2018 On 11/14/2018 at 4:53 PM, liam said: The statement says two clubs from national league will be moving up to championship, maybe Kent with Jon Cook? They have certainly asked for a change to their present planning permission. https://pa.midkent.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=documents&keyVal=PF1IT2TYMVN00 Some of the objectors seem to believe there will be speedway 6 nights a week...………. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenga Posted November 17, 2018 Report Share Posted November 17, 2018 wasnt there racing at lakeside BEFORE any houses were built? Shirley when you purchase a house you should ask about any noise disturbances before you buy . i am not too sure about this , but some good votes to keep lakeside operating in the future . best of luck tho .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liam Posted November 18, 2018 Report Share Posted November 18, 2018 (edited) Just listened to Cook on the radio who said they are still fighting to stay on the Arena Essex site due to half of the land not being suitable for houses anyway, he also said the cost of moving to Rye House cost him and Stuart a fortune and if any third party wants to help it would purely be as a fan as they would lose lots of money just to keep the hammers name going. He did say the BSPA wouldn’t let them run at Rye even if they could due to the way they fell out regarding Rye House closing. He didn’t say where but said him and Stuart will be moving onto other projects but there is two people dedicated to continuing the fight to get Lakeside back on track. Iam pretty sure he also said there is no chance of the club running for at least the next two seasons. Lastly he said what happened with Swindon was a big positive and the local Thurrock MP is good friends with the Swindon MP so hopefully that can be a big help to the hammers. Edited November 18, 2018 by liam 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityrebel Posted November 18, 2018 Report Share Posted November 18, 2018 Certainly confirms the situation at Rye. A very costly experiment for the Hammers, that was doomed from the start. A sad time for speedway in the south east. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudtobeaBrummie Posted November 18, 2018 Report Share Posted November 18, 2018 21 hours ago, Halifaxtiger said: They have certainly asked for a change to their present planning permission. https://pa.midkent.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=documents&keyVal=PF1IT2TYMVN00 Some of the objectors seem to believe there will be speedway 6 nights a week...………. Like most objectors/protesters they do not have a clue what there protesting about they just object for objections sake nothing better to do with there little lives other than try ruin it for others.. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Stadia Posted November 18, 2018 Report Share Posted November 18, 2018 2 hours ago, ProudtobeaBrummie said: Like most objectors/protesters they do not have a clue what there protesting about they just object for objections sake nothing better to do with there little lives other than try ruin it for others.. Some of that fault is speedway's and the people who run it. Speedway is such low profile, the average man in the street just thinks oily motorbikes making a noise. The sport i.e. the 'promoters' don't bother to try and raise it's profile to the locals or try and raise speedway's general profile. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liam Posted November 18, 2018 Report Share Posted November 18, 2018 1 hour ago, Ray Stadia said: Some of that fault is speedway's and the people who run it. Speedway is such low profile, the average man in the street just thinks oily motorbikes making a noise. The sport i.e. the 'promoters' don't bother to try and raise it's profile to the locals or try and raise speedway's general profile. Lakeside tried hard to promote the sport to the locals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Stadia Posted November 18, 2018 Report Share Posted November 18, 2018 7 minutes ago, liam said: Lakeside tried hard to promote the sport to the locals. Perhaps Lakeside did. The point I was saying, is if you are looking for locals to support, say a new stadium application, due to the general public not really knowing what speedway is, the chances are they will just think it is noisy smelly motorbikes, that is about to appear on their doorstep. One of the problems for that, I feel, is speedway has such a low profile and most people haven't a clue what it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liam Posted November 19, 2018 Report Share Posted November 19, 2018 11 hours ago, Ray Stadia said: Perhaps Lakeside did. The point I was saying, is if you are looking for locals to support, say a new stadium application, due to the general public not really knowing what speedway is, the chances are they will just think it is noisy smelly motorbikes, that is about to appear on their doorstep. One of the problems for that, I feel, is speedway has such a low profile and most people haven't a clue what it is. I totally agree and for a while Lakeside did loads of different things to try and get more locals through the gates. The product needs to change to keep these new people coming back. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAMMER180 Posted November 21, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2018 Speedway fans please go to the lakeside home page and sign the petition to keep speedway in essex 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliv Clav Posted November 22, 2018 Report Share Posted November 22, 2018 Calling all Speedway fans! Please take 10 seconds to sign the petition in the link below to help to save Speedway in Essex. The Lakeside Hammers have been left without a track following the recent closure of the Arena-Essex Raceway, so that even more housing can be built in the area. Let's let the local council know how much people want Speedway in the region and what a great, exciting evening out it is for all the family. Many thanks everyone. http://www.lakesidehammers.co/please-sign-the-hammers-petition/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityrebel Posted November 22, 2018 Report Share Posted November 22, 2018 All signed and sealed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liam Posted November 22, 2018 Report Share Posted November 22, 2018 Another interview with Cook today and he said things have started to look a little better and he has a meeting with the developers next week. He is also doing another interview tonight on the radio. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tocha Posted November 30, 2018 Report Share Posted November 30, 2018 A Fans Forum has been arranged to take place at the Orsett Hotel, Monday 10th December 7.30pm. Full details on Hammers' website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daytripper Posted December 11, 2018 Report Share Posted December 11, 2018 On 22 November 2018 at 1:38 AM, Cliv Clav said: Calling all Speedway fans! Please take 10 seconds to sign the petition in the link below to help to save Speedway in Essex. The Lakeside Hammers have been left without a track following the recent closure of the Arena-Essex Raceway, so that even more housing can be built in the area. Let's let the local council know how much people want Speedway in the region and what a great, exciting evening out it is for all the family. Many thanks everyone. http://www.lakesidehammers.co/please-sign-the-hammers-petition/ 2500 signatures on the petition so far, which as these things go, is said to be quite impressive . A number of riders have given their support, including Jason Doyle. The target is 3000 signatures. If you haven't signed it yet , pleas e do so , and if Auntie Lil and Uncle Bert haven't signed it see if you can get them to support it, to help the club get it over the line. Thanks.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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