There's a thread about chocolate somewhere on the site where a few people, as an aside, have talked about a rich guy maybe wanting to set one of his businesses up around here.
I must have missed that one….
The stadium looks a total wreck now
Opportunity for a “built from the ground up“ stadium then?
Yeah speedway's in the doldrums rather. irony being Coventry were one of the better supported teams of course.
DrifterI must have missed that one….
All well and good, and I remain hopeful something can be done, although much of the grandstand will need replacing, so temporary facilities will initially be required.
Not a motorsports fan so I've never been to Brandon but it wasn't in great condition when It was in use was it?
It wasn't great, no. Since it passed from Ochiltree ownership it was in a steady decline, but nothing like it is now, obviously. You were probably talking about a realistic six-figure renovation when it was closed. Now, it really needs razing and starting from scratch. Not sure anyone has the interest and wherewithal to do that, but, I will retain a level of optimism until I'm proven a totally naive fool.
Shame used to be one of my haunts as a teenager every Saturday night.
4 wheeled short circuit racing still has a massive draw and Brandon was always one of the best tracks in the country. There’s a big appetite amongst several formulas to see racing there again especially as so many tracks are under threat from the development even though they are thriving businesses.