Catalan Posted October 14, 2023 Report Share Posted October 14, 2023 1 minute ago, Ray Stadia said: I seem to recall there were plans, et al! It was a complicated arrangement and I did have it explained to me but can't remember now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deano Posted October 15, 2023 Report Share Posted October 15, 2023 (edited) https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/bringbacksouthamptonspeedway?fbclid=IwAR0UJEMUR_bz5JExTwH9ndFaX-CPj2xDPdIY3EgAGLZtJSNbLK5MKY3LGm8 This was the crowd funding page for it. There were plans drawn up, but since the person leading it died it’s all gone quiet. Edited October 15, 2023 by Deano Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk_martin Posted October 16, 2023 Report Share Posted October 16, 2023 On 9/22/2023 at 9:05 PM, Toady said: Speedway star says new company formed to explore sites around Cradley so probably not next year And what do they expect to find that the last 3-year-long expedition into the deepest depths of the Black Country couldn't? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noaksey Posted October 16, 2023 Report Share Posted October 16, 2023 1 hour ago, uk_martin said: And what do they expect to find that the last 3-year-long expedition into the deepest depths of the Black Country couldn't? Unless they have something specific in mind and have received some encouragement on it then not much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HGould Posted October 16, 2023 Report Share Posted October 16, 2023 4 hours ago, noaksey said: Unless they have something specific in mind and have received some encouragement on it then not much One place that may be viable would be on land adjacent to the Black Country museum and the old Freightliner hub nd Zoo and Castle. It must have been seriously considered many times and discarded for some reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K7KDD Posted October 16, 2023 Report Share Posted October 16, 2023 On 10/14/2023 at 5:53 PM, Sotonian said: I live there and have heard nothing about one. Ringwood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sotonian Posted October 16, 2023 Report Share Posted October 16, 2023 2 hours ago, K7KDD said: Ringwood Hardly Southampton! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heathen52 Posted October 16, 2023 Report Share Posted October 16, 2023 (edited) 3 hours ago, HGould said: One place that may be viable would be on land adjacent to the Black Country museum and the old Freightliner hub nd Zoo and Castle. It must have been seriously considered many times and discarded for some reason. That area has been looked at and an approach made to the BCM but the BCM are not interested in leasing/selling any of the land that they own for Speedway, as for the old Freightliner Depot it was earmarked by the late Nigel Pearson for a joint project with Gornal FC but Dudley MBC in there wisdom had earmarked it for other developments, to my way of thinking that land was/is ideal and would have brought more visiters to both the BCM and Dudley Zoo but again Speedway seems to be frowned upon and placed at the bottom when it comes to locating a new Track for Speedway, basically despite the public protestations that Speedway is wanted in Dudley neither major political party has made the slightest effort to help or encourage the return of the Heathens, in fact at the present time we can't even get a reply to emails/letters sent to various Councillors of Dudley MBC and I include the Council leader and Deputy leader in those comments. Edited October 16, 2023 by heathen52 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heathen52 Posted October 16, 2023 Report Share Posted October 16, 2023 3 hours ago, K7KDD said: Ringwood The last I heard was that Ringwood was the subject of a planning application for other developments not Sports related. https://www.salisburyjournal.co.uk/news/23299680.future-ringwood-raceway-remains-uncertain-council-set-decide/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toady Posted October 16, 2023 Report Share Posted October 16, 2023 22 minutes ago, heathen52 said: The last I heard was that Ringwood was the subject of a planning application for other developments not Sports related. https://www.salisburyjournal.co.uk/news/23299680.future-ringwood-raceway-remains-uncertain-council-set-decide/ Matchams is owned by one of Clark osbournes mates a stock car man who he quoted at the Brandon appeal. He is also part of his joke Swindon motorsports venture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HGould Posted October 17, 2023 Report Share Posted October 17, 2023 13 hours ago, heathen52 said: That area has been looked at and an approach made to the BCM but the BCM are not interested in leasing/selling any of the land that they own for Speedway, as for the old Freightliner Depot it was earmarked by the late Nigel Pearson for a joint project with Gornal FC but Dudley MBC in there wisdom had earmarked it for other developments, to my way of thinking that land was/is ideal and would have brought more visiters to both the BCM and Dudley Zoo but again Speedway seems to be frowned upon and placed at the bottom when it comes to locating a new Track for Speedway, basically despite the public protestations that Speedway is wanted in Dudley neither major political party has made the slightest effort to help or encourage the return of the Heathens, in fact at the present time we can't even get a reply to emails/letters sent to various Councillors of Dudley MBC and I include the Council leader and Deputy leader in those comments. It's a shame the Refs box and old domed Pits weren't taken to BCM when Dudley Wood closed. They were Black Country folklaw after all. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biffa Posted October 17, 2023 Report Share Posted October 17, 2023 Obviously a lot of speculation over a new club for 2024 but if they can’t confirm at the upcoming AGM that they are running will they be allowed to join before the season starts? If promoters know and are sworn to secrecy will this affect the team averages for 2024? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proud panther Posted October 17, 2023 Report Share Posted October 17, 2023 With the demise of the NDL, it will be much harder for a new track to have to start in the Championship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noaksey Posted October 17, 2023 Report Share Posted October 17, 2023 19 hours ago, heathen52 said: That area has been looked at and an approach made to the BCM but the BCM are not interested in leasing/selling any of the land that they own for Speedway, as for the old Freightliner Depot it was earmarked by the late Nigel Pearson for a joint project with Gornal FC but Dudley MBC in there wisdom had earmarked it for other developments, to my way of thinking that land was/is ideal and would have brought more visiters to both the BCM and Dudley Zoo but again Speedway seems to be frowned upon and placed at the bottom when it comes to locating a new Track for Speedway, basically despite the public protestations that Speedway is wanted in Dudley neither major political party has made the slightest effort to help or encourage the return of the Heathens, in fact at the present time we can't even get a reply to emails/letters sent to various Councillors of Dudley MBC and I include the Council leader and Deputy leader in those comments. Indeed, a friend of mine was involved in Gornal at the time, he said "you know about speedway dont you? Have a look at these" i've still got the drawings of the proposed stadium somewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chadster Posted October 19, 2023 Report Share Posted October 19, 2023 Peter Oakes running a piece in the Star saying that the 'new' track might be Brafield. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HGould Posted October 19, 2023 Report Share Posted October 19, 2023 (edited) 49 minutes ago, Chadster said: Peter Oakes running a piece in the Star saying that the 'new' track might be Brafield. No surprise if you read the thread. Peter usually has his finger on the pulse. I think the main problem with Braefield is that whilst it's within an hour of a massive catchment area its actually in the middle of nowhere. Edited October 19, 2023 by HGould 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris116 Posted October 19, 2023 Report Share Posted October 19, 2023 1 hour ago, HGould said: No surprise if you read the thread. Peter usually has his finger on the pulse. I think the main problem with Brafield is that whilst it's within an hour of a massive catchment area its actually in the middle of nowhere. Brafield is actually a long way from the middle of nowhere! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoundTheBoards Posted October 19, 2023 Report Share Posted October 19, 2023 2 hours ago, Chadster said: Peter Oakes running a piece in the Star saying that the 'new' track might be Brafield. The proposed "new track" is Brafield, but I doubt it happening now. With Wolves and Peterborough closing, Brafield was a fallback option for the BSPL to keep the Premiership at 6 teams. But with Birmingham looking likely to move up and become the 6th team, Brafield won't be needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crump99 Posted October 19, 2023 Report Share Posted October 19, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, RoundTheBoards said: With Wolves and Peterborough closing Don't give up on Peterborough yet. It's been a big week locally https://www.peterboroughtoday.co.uk/sport/other-sport/the-potential-saviours-of-peterborough-speedway-will-fight-to-the-bitter-end-4376067 https://www.peterboroughtoday.co.uk/news/politics/council/cambridgeshire-mp-shailesh-vara-says-no-stone-should-be-left-unturned-to-save-peterborough-speedway-track-4378647 And AEPG got a right kicking this week from the planning and environmental committee that they've got to sell their 10 year building site to https://www.peterboroughtoday.co.uk/news/politics/council/peterborough-council-refuses-application-for-car-storage-depot-at-east-of-england-showground-4375697 Edited October 19, 2023 by Crump99 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deano Posted October 19, 2023 Report Share Posted October 19, 2023 1 hour ago, RoundTheBoards said: The proposed "new track" is Brafield, but I doubt it happening now. With Wolves and Peterborough closing, Brafield was a fallback option for the BSPL to keep the Premiership at 6 teams. But with Birmingham looking likely to move up and become the 6th team, Brafield won't be needed. Which kind of makes the statement made from Phil Morris at the BE appeal seem a bit daft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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