andout Posted February 7, 2022 Report Share Posted February 7, 2022 1 hour ago, norbold said: Thanks. You've made me feel really old now as I've seen speedway at all of those! Same for me......Question for you Norbold......I remember going to Kings Oak in 1960, eight years before the big celebration there and I would swear there was a grandstand still there, was I dreaming? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norbold Posted February 7, 2022 Report Share Posted February 7, 2022 40 minutes ago, andout said: Same for me......Question for you Norbold......I remember going to Kings Oak in 1960, eight years before the big celebration there and I would swear there was a grandstand still there, was I dreaming? No, the stand was still there then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
25yearfan Posted February 8, 2022 Report Share Posted February 8, 2022 (edited) Stamford Bridge, been there for football but the speedway shut not long before I was born! I've always thought that High Beech would make an ideal National League track in modern times. Something basic like Buxton and small like Plymouth would do little damage to the forest I reckon? Edited February 18, 2022 by 25yearfan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norbold Posted February 8, 2022 Report Share Posted February 8, 2022 58 minutes ago, 25yearfan said: I've always thought that High Beech would make an ideal National League track in modern times. Something basic like Buxton and small like Plymouth would little damage to the forest I reckon? Lot of work to do. The track isn't there any more, though you can still see the outline of where it was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyMac Posted February 9, 2022 Report Share Posted February 9, 2022 (edited) Norwich Harringay New Cross Sydney Showground Costa Mesa Edited February 9, 2022 by TonyMac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoundTheBoards Posted February 9, 2022 Report Share Posted February 9, 2022 (edited) West Ham White City Crewe Hampden Park Liverpool Edited February 10, 2022 by RoundTheBoards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andout Posted February 9, 2022 Report Share Posted February 9, 2022 2 hours ago, TonyMac said: Norwich Harringay New Cross Sydney Showground Costa Mesa You can still go to one those Tony.......Costa Mesa reopening again this year.......And, I highly recommend it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted February 18, 2022 Report Share Posted February 18, 2022 On 8/17/2021 at 6:04 AM, Halifaxtiger said: I can tell I am getting old because a number of the tracks mentioned I have been to. 5 for me : Nelson, Trelawny, Romford, Crewe, New Cross. You never mentioned Sunderland HT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve roberts Posted February 18, 2022 Report Share Posted February 18, 2022 7 minutes ago, The White Knight said: You never mentioned Sunderland HT. I had the chance to go to Sunderland in 1973 but my relations weren't speedway orientated! I have since passed the stadium on a couple of occasions when passing by. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted February 18, 2022 Report Share Posted February 18, 2022 7 hours ago, steve roberts said: I had the chance to go to Sunderland in 1973 but my relations weren't speedway orientated! I have since passed the stadium on a couple of occasions when passing by. The Boldon Stadium is still there, in great condition, but only for dogs. Sad really. A reasonable distance from housing - it could be ideal. Closed twice, once (1964) by in order to strengthen the Wolverhampton/Newcastle Teams. Second time by rank bad management of the early part of the 1974 Season. Towards the end of that season Mrs. Liz Taylor (Berwick Promoter) attempted to take over. By then it was too late - the crowds had dwindled and did not return in numbers. I will always be grateful to Mrs. Taylor for trying. Always easier to lose supporters than gain them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOBBATH Posted February 19, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2022 White Knight-how true-do you think anyone will take a chance on the Boldon circuit again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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