norbold Posted August 16 Report Share Posted August 16 10 minutes ago, CHR2 said: How big is the track and is it shale or tarmac?. I assume noise is not a problem if they hold car meetings. Has anyone ever considered reintroducing speedway there?. It is a 327 yard tarmac track run by Spedeworth. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rearingtogo Posted August 16 Author Report Share Posted August 16 1 minute ago, norbold said: It is a 327 yard tarmac track run by Spedeworth. Thanks for confirming the size 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norbold Posted August 16 Report Share Posted August 16 (edited) High Beech is now part of the Epping Forest Conservation Centre and has been swallowed up by forest, though you can still see much of the outline of the track - unless that's become overgrown since I last visited. Edited August 16 by norbold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beirao Posted August 16 Report Share Posted August 16 (edited) 5 hours ago, rearingtogo said: Seems to me by all the postings that most tracks are lost to supermarkets. Such a shame that speedway seems to be the loser because of it. And ice rinks too! Edited August 16 by Beirao Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
847084 Posted August 17 Report Share Posted August 17 On 8/13/2024 at 2:31 AM, BOBBATH said: Wot about Cleveland Park, home of the Bears and Long Eaton Stadium-let alone Somerton Park home of the Wasps. Don't get me started on the long lost Hackney Stadium. Is Pennycross in Plymouth still a possibility for speedway Pennycross stadium was demolished. Now a housing estate. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rearingtogo Posted August 17 Author Report Share Posted August 17 27 minutes ago, 847084 said: Pennycross stadium was demolished. Now a housing estate. Thanks for input Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customhouseregularisback Posted August 17 Report Share Posted August 17 What’s happening or not happening re Bradford. Shale track laid and motor sport being held. As a former WF venue is it feasible as a GP venue post Cardiff?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shockster Posted August 18 Report Share Posted August 18 17 hours ago, CHR2 said: What’s happening or not happening re Bradford. Shale track laid and motor sport being held. As a former WF venue is it feasible as a GP venue post Cardiff?. Apparently not wide enough when the air fence is added. Previously they lifted the rugby pitch corners and it made the track wider, but now the rugby pitch I believe is untouched and as such is too narrow for FIM rules. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customhouseregularisback Posted August 18 Report Share Posted August 18 32 minutes ago, Shockster said: Apparently not wide enough when the air fence is added. Previously they lifted the rugby pitch corners and it made the track wider, but now the rugby pitch I believe is untouched and as such is too narrow for FIM rules. Pity. Would be a good replacement for Cardiff but for the fence issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BangerBoy Posted August 19 Report Share Posted August 19 On 8/16/2024 at 12:16 PM, rearingtogo said: Thanks for confirming the size Also no houses near by Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Third Man Posted August 20 Report Share Posted August 20 Doncaster is now a retail park Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOBBATH Posted August 20 Report Share Posted August 20 I recall going to Doncaster in 1970. I am gonna have to stop reading this thread it's making me feel too depressed!!!! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youhave2minutes Posted August 22 Report Share Posted August 22 Anyone know what is on the former Crewe track? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lefty Posted August 22 Report Share Posted August 22 1 hour ago, Youhave2minutes said: Anyone know what is on the former Crewe track? Looking on Google maps for Earle St, suggests the area is now the 'Grand Junction Retail Park'. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enotian Posted August 22 Report Share Posted August 22 On 8/13/2024 at 2:31 AM, BOBBATH said: Wot about Cleveland Park, home of the Bears and Long Eaton Stadium-let alone Somerton Park home of the Wasps. Don't get me started on the long lost Hackney Stadium. Is Pennycross in Plymouth still a possibility for speedway I passed Cleveland Park on Sunday via the flyover. It's now a school/academy and five aside football pitches by the looks of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frigbo Posted August 25 Report Share Posted August 25 Swindon has a some houses, speedway and greyhound tracks, but no pits, sound barrier, amenitues in the new 'stand' or referee's box! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youhave2minutes Posted August 27 Report Share Posted August 27 (edited) NEW CROSS. The site is now Bridge House Meadows, an open space. Edited August 27 by Youhave2minutes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youhave2minutes Posted August 27 Report Share Posted August 27 (edited) Rayleigh stadium that was is now a retail park. Ellesmere Port is now a housing estate. Edited August 29 by Youhave2minutes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youhave2minutes Posted August 27 Report Share Posted August 27 (edited) stoke speedway flattened to make way for a giant warehouse.😢 Canterbury speedway track that was is now a housing estate Walthamstow’s former track is now a housing estate. Edited August 29 by Youhave2minutes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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