soupy Posted November 17, 2021 Report Share Posted November 17, 2021 Great news about Workington returning.Up the comics lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TotallyHonestJohn Posted November 17, 2021 Report Share Posted November 17, 2021 One of 3Â Regards THJ 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TotallyHonestJohn Posted November 17, 2021 Report Share Posted November 17, 2021 Two of 3 Regards THJ 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Blobby Posted November 17, 2021 Report Share Posted November 17, 2021 Cracking wee track and set up down northside well not so wee now mind you.  Great to see it develop to what is over the years. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted November 17, 2021 Report Share Posted November 17, 2021 36 minutes ago, TotallyHonestJohn said: Two of 3 Regards THJ Looks good,hope they can get back into League racing in the future.Who owns the property now.We’re the Branneys no involved at one time? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazzac Posted November 17, 2021 Report Share Posted November 17, 2021 Taken from THJ's private helicopter? Or maybe a hot air balloon, not sure where the hot air would come from though, although..... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted November 17, 2021 Report Share Posted November 17, 2021 7 minutes ago, gazzac said: Taken from THJ's private helicopter? Or maybe a hot air balloon, not sure where the hot air would come from though, although..... Probably the balloon then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TotallyHonestJohn Posted November 17, 2021 Report Share Posted November 17, 2021 (edited) 27 minutes ago, Fromafar said: Looks good, hope they can get back into League racing in the future. Who owns the property now. We’re the Branneys not involved at one time? Firstly I have one more picture to load for those who don't have Facebook access and yes Craig Branney did run the old Northside training track for a period when he hung up his steel shoe and Craig encountered similar problems to those that Andy is experiencing now with theft and vandalism at the site which I think ultimately sickened Craig. Andy Bain is developing the site and he is currently negotiating a lease with the local authority who along with the local MP have been fairly supportive in his endeavours. 11 minutes ago, gazzac said: Taken from THJ's private helicopter? Or maybe a hot air balloon, not sure where the hot air would come from though, although..... It would have to be a CH-47 Chinook to get this old lump off the floor these days and I couldn't afford the train fare to get you from Chichester to Workington to power a hot air balloon for me gazzac if we could get one big enough that is to get me off the ground and to fit your head in; so one of those little drones with a camera on was used I believe and the quality of the pictures is quite good to be fair Regards THJ Edited November 17, 2021 by TotallyHonestJohn Missed out word 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazzac Posted November 17, 2021 Report Share Posted November 17, 2021 4 minutes ago, TotallyHonestJohn said: Firstly I have one more picture to load for those who don't have Facebook access and yes Craig Branney did run the old Northside training track for a period when he hung up his steel shoe and Craig encountered similar problems to those that Andy is experiencing now with theft and vandalism at the site which I think ultimately sickened Craig. Andy Bain is developing the site and he is currently negotiating a lease with the local authority who along with the local MP have been fairly supportive in his endeavours. It would have to be a CH-47 Chinook to get this old lump off the floor these days and I couldn't afford the train fare to get you from Chichester to Workington to power a hot air balloon for me gazzac if we could get one with a big enough that is to get me off the ground and to fit your head in; so one of those little drones with a camera on was used I believe and the quality of the pictures is quite good to be fair Regards THJ All joking aside, it looks like a proper track with lovely wide bends, hope it's a success when up and running. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TotallyHonestJohn Posted November 17, 2021 Report Share Posted November 17, 2021 53 minutes ago, gazzac said: All joking aside, it looks like a proper track with lovely wide bends, hope it's a success when up and running. Andy is a good guy with some great ideas for a fully inclusive motor park so everything from stocks and speedway to lawnmower and Motability scooter racing; training track facilities for kids and adults an external BMX track the works and nothing is off the table at the moment he is really making a go of it.. and hopefully it will be fully self financing Regards THJ 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soupy Posted November 17, 2021 Report Share Posted November 17, 2021 2 hours ago, Fromafar said: Probably the balloon then Hope you not saying he blows out hot air lol  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Shovlar Posted November 17, 2021 Report Share Posted November 17, 2021 Hope it all works out. But where are the fans going to stand on the home straight? Not much room for a grandstand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TotallyHonestJohn Posted November 17, 2021 Report Share Posted November 17, 2021 39 minutes ago, Steve Shovlar said: Hope it all works out. But where are the fans going to stand on the home straight? Not much room for a grandstand. Two 600 all seater stands waiting to go in... keep watching the posts as there will be updates on each phase which should show how the site is developing... Small acorns an all that Steve... small acorns... Regards THJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tosh1218 Posted November 17, 2021 Report Share Posted November 17, 2021 A couple of questions whats the length of the track as it is now ? how far from Derwent Park is it ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marksman Posted November 17, 2021 Report Share Posted November 17, 2021 1 minute ago, Tosh1218 said: A couple of questions whats the length of the track as it is now ? how far from Derwent Park is it ? Track is around 290-300 metres I believe Northside track is less than a mile away from Derwent Park 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TotallyHonestJohn Posted November 17, 2021 Report Share Posted November 17, 2021 16 minutes ago, Marksman said: Northside track is less than a mile away from Derwent Park Even less if you could walk over water... Only Tony Jackson uses that route though... Regards THJ 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neila Posted November 17, 2021 Report Share Posted November 17, 2021 1 hour ago, Steve Shovlar said: Hope it all works out. But where are the fans going to stand on the home straight? Not much room for a grandstand. As previously mentioned seats awaiting remember little by little the acorns grow, can remember a little stadium in a field on the outskirts of Berwick was a good little place, berrington Lough was the name, but maybe before lots of people's time !! Redcar also took time to grow into what it is now 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaizer Posted November 17, 2021 Report Share Posted November 17, 2021 Happy to see Workington on the comeback. Forever linked to my own team by one season in 70s, or was it 80s? Enjoyed trips to DP, but own stand alone stadium definitely way forward 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Shovlar Posted November 17, 2021 Report Share Posted November 17, 2021 I hope it all works out. Looking forward to visiting once the club are in the championship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proud panther Posted November 17, 2021 Report Share Posted November 17, 2021 55 minutes ago, TotallyHonestJohn said: Two 600 all seater stands waiting to go in... keep watching the posts as there will be updates on each phase which should show how the site is developing... Small acorns an all that Steve... small acorns... Regards THJ Who is paying for all this ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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