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3 hours ago, Winditon said:

Always helps when you own your own stadium and have big financial clout to make improvements on and off track. If it wasn't for your current owners Glasgow would have probably been lost to the sport so just count yourself lucky. Newcastle do very well considering they only have access to the stadium on race day.

Absolutely, I'm only too aware - not to mention hugely grateful - for that. One question though, other than finance, is there any reason why Newcastle's circuit remains so narrow? 

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17 minutes ago, GlasVegas said:

Absolutely, I'm only too aware - not to mention hugely grateful - for that. One question though, other than finance, is there any reason why Newcastle's circuit remains so narrow? 

Am thinking any widening of the straights would make the bends even tighter. 

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4 hours ago, HGould said:

very good point as so many Teams have to rent stadia and have limited access and also little of no income from food and drink outlets.

How many Championship Clubs actually own stadia they race in?

Glasgow

Leicester

Scunthorpe

Somerset

are these owned by Speedway Clubs? or have I missed any out?

 

Central Park Stadium, Kent Speedway is owned by Roger Cearns who is co-promoter for Speedway.

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1 hour ago, East End Fan said:

Central Park Stadium, Kent Speedway is owned by Roger Cearns who is co-promoter for Speedway.

Again unfortunately for Kent they are impeded by the council on so many things they can’t just go and have a practice day. Although rc owns the stadium it still essential ay like having to ask the council about its use. 

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On 12/6/2019 at 1:20 PM, HGould said:

very good point as so many Teams have to rent stadia and have limited access and also little of no income from food and drink outlets.

How many Championship Clubs actually own stadia they race in?

Glasgow

Leicester

Scunthorpe

Somerset

are these owned by Speedway Clubs? or have I missed any out?

 

Leicesters stadium not owned by the owners of the club, it's leased from a company owned by a Mr Hemsley, which in turn leases the land from Leicester City Council. (or at least it used to be but that's not changed as far as I know). But I think the lease of the stadium provides plenty of access for the club.

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Welcome to Glasgow Sedgy, strange Edinburgh feel to the Tigers next season,  anyway if Ricky and Justin can give the same commitment that Cookie does then I am sure they will win the fans over. Still it will be a little strange at first, Claus will be missed by a lot of fans, he has a big following at Glasgow.

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A big leap of faith with JS. He's had a few poor seasons of recent and a habit of having prolonged spells of r/r for what has seemed simple injuries.

The natural position for him would be at 2 partnering Cook where they rode well before at the wee team. He's on a good average and will be welcomed as all new riders are. Its a new start for him and us, and another brilliant season is on its way.

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1 hour ago, Mr Blobby said:

Gave the same loyalty speech as cookie. Judas :D

good rider If head is right and if starts the season well

It's understandable though, eventually getting to ride for the premier Scottish club ;).

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