The group has been working behind the scenes on a comprehensive business plan and is hoping stadium operator Spedeworth will consider allowing speedway to return to Arlington.

As part of the plans, there would also be a strong emphasis on developing young riders, with the consortium’s long-term ambition being to establish a sustainable operation capable of eventually bringing top-level speedway back to the stadium.

The latest attempt comes more than five years after the Eastbourne Eagles’ last completed senior home meeting at Arlington. The Eagles defeated Plymouth Gladiators 54-36 on July 31, 2021, before their scheduled home meetings against Birmingham and Redcar were postponed.

Eastbourne subsequently withdrew from both the Championship and National Development League in August 2021 after being unable to overcome financial difficulties. British Speedway confirmed the withdrawal on August 26, 2021, and at the time expressed hope that the Eagles could eventually return under new management.

There have been previous attempts to revive the club since then. Plans were being formulated as far back as late 2021 for a potential return, but the Eagles have remained absent from British league racing.

Now Gray and the new consortium are trying to open another chapter, but their first task is to demonstrate that the appetite for speedway at Arlington remains.

A petition calling for the return of the sport was launched on September 7 and is being used to show the level of public support for the proposal.

The full statement reads:

Over the past few weeks, we have been forming a consortium with the aim of bringing speedway back to Arlington.

Until recently, the prospect of speedway returning to the stadium appeared very unlikely. However, we hope Spedeworth will take a fresh look at the sport and consider the possibility of welcoming speedway back.

Behind the scenes, we have been developing a comprehensive business plan. Our consortium brings together experienced business professionals and individuals from across the speedway community, all of whom share a passion for securing a sustainable future for the sport at Arlington.

By working together, we firmly believe speedway could return, supported by a strong development programme that creates opportunities for young people within the sport—an ambition the academy fully supports. Our long-term vision is to establish a sustainable future for speedway at Arlington, with the potential to host top-level racing once again.

Before we can move forward, however, we need to demonstrate that there is genuine public support for the return of speedway. If you would like to see speedway back at Arlington, please sign this petition. Every signature will provide valuable support and help demonstrate the strength of feeling within the community.

The petition has already begun attracting support as the consortium looks to build a case for discussions over the future of speedway at Arlington.

For Eastbourne supporters, it represents the latest hope of seeing the Eagles and the sound of speedway bikes return to a venue synonymous with the club for generations.

Sign the petition to bring speedway back to Arlington >>HERE<<

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The Cheetahs topped the qualifying standings at Wimborne Road before overcoming Glasgow in the semi-finals and defeating Berwick 6-3 in the Grand Final.

It marked Oxford’s first senior trophy since speedway returned to the city in 2022 and provided a major high at the end of what has been a difficult Championship campaign for the club.

Masters and Rowe were the standout pairing throughout the meeting, remarkably avoiding a single last place across their six outings.

Oxford top qualifying

The Oxford duo set the standard during the qualifying heats, accumulating 26 points under the 4-3-2-0 scoring system.

That put them three points clear of home favourites Poole on 23, while Berwick scored 20 and Glasgow 19 to secure the remaining two semi-final places.

Scunthorpe and Plymouth both finished on 17 points, with Redcar on 16, Edinburgh 14 and Workington 10.

Masters contributed 14 of Oxford’s points with Rowe adding 12, as the pair recorded two maximum 7-2 advantages and two 6-3 heat wins.

Oxford see off Glasgow

Having already beaten Glasgow 6-3 in Heat 16, Oxford faced the Tigers again in the opening semi-final.

Masters made the start and went on to take the victory, while Chris Harris moved into second.

With second and third enough to progress under the Pairs scoring system, Rowe held the crucial third position ahead of Leon Flint to secure another 6-3 Oxford victory and a place in the Grand Final.

Berwick stun hosts Poole

The second semi-final produced the biggest upset of the night as Berwick eliminated home favourites Poole.

Zach Cook and Richard Lawson initially appeared to have the race under control, but Nick Morris worked his way into second before Peter Kildemand moved inside Lawson on lap three.

Cook won the race, but Morris and Kildemand’s second and third places gave Berwick a 5-4 victory and ended Poole’s hopes of winning on home shale.

Masters and Rowe seal the title

That set up an Oxford versus Berwick Grand Final, and the Cheetahs once again delivered when it mattered.

Masters and Rowe made strong starts before Kildemand moved into second place.

With Masters out front, the battle for the decisive third position became crucial. Kildemand attempted to slow Rowe and bring teammate Morris into contention, but the Oxford rider held firm.

Masters took the chequered flag ahead of Kildemand, with Rowe’s third place sealing a 6-3 victory and the Championship Best Pairs title for Oxford.

Masters felt there was no question that Oxford deserved their victory.

“It was nice to finally get a gold. We’ve had a lot of silver since I’ve joined the club but we’ve finally got a gold, and it’s come at the end of the toughest year in the club’s history.

“Poole were favourites, and Berwick did us a massive favour by knocking them out in the semi-finals. But I felt we deserved to win – we were the best pair throughout the evening, including in the qualifying races.

“Anders was awesome tonight. He was out there scoring points and we were team riding, which is what this Pairs event is all about. The best team won and I’m glad it was us.”

Rowe added:

“It’s awesome to win the Pairs with Oxford. We haven’t had the best of seasons, but we’ve been fighting hard all year, and it’s fantastic that we won today.

“When we were talking before the meeting, we said we needed no last places and we managed that all night. We knew that would get us through the qualifiers and then it started all over in the semis and the final and we managed it there too.”

Oxford manager Peter Schroeck described the victory as a reward for everyone who had supported the club through a difficult season.

“I’m so chuffed with the result today. It’s what everyone connected with the club deserves at the end of such a rough year.

“It wasn’t just about winning today. It was about bringing back something to everyone at Oxford, and saying thank you for continuing to back our great club.”

2026 Championship Best Pairs – Results

1st Oxford – Sam Masters & Anders Rowe
2nd Berwick – Peter Kildemand & Nick Morris

Semi-Final 1

Oxford 6-3 Glasgow
Sam Masters, Chris Harris, Anders Rowe, Leon Flint

Semi-Final 2

Berwick 5-4 Poole
Zach Cook, Nick Morris, Peter Kildemand, Richard Lawson

Grand Final

Oxford 6-3 Berwick
Sam Masters, Peter Kildemand, Anders Rowe, Nick Morris

Image courtesy of British Speedway – Taylor Lanning

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Charles Wright, a rider with an impressive record in individual and pairs competition, will spearhead the Bears’ title defence and will be joined by Jason Edwards for the 7pm showdown.

The Bears have won the event in three of the last four seasons, and were runners-up on the other occasion, with Wright involved in each of them.

Last year the British No.2 combined with Erik Riss to defeat Poole in the Final, and it was the fourth time Wright had been successful overall as he also won the Pairs with Sheffield back in 2018.

Pirates skipper Zach Cook, one half of the defeated finalists in 2025, is back for another attempt and he will this time join forces with Richard Lawson in a powerful home combination.

The only club other than Redcar to win the silverware since Covid is Glasgow, who were led in 2023 by Chris Harris, and his partner on this occasion for the Tigers is Leon Flint.

Elsewhere in the line-up, Oxford’s Sam Masters is a former winner from back in 2014 when he rode for Edinburgh, and the Australian will be joined by Anders Rowe.

Plymouth captain Danny King partnered Wright to the title when in Redcar colours two years ago, and he is scheduled to line up alongside Scott Nicholls for the Gladiators, subject to the latter’s recovery from a broken collarbone.

Scunthorpe will be led by the league’s top rider Josh Pickering, joining forces with young gun Luke Harrison, whilst Berwick deploy an experienced duo of Peter Kildemand and Nick Morris.

Edinburgh have their ‘Thom(p)son twins’ in action with Dan Thompson pairing up with Aussie racer Kye Thomson, and Workington will be represented by mid-season signing Drew Kemp along with Comets No.1 Jonas Jeppesen.

The format for the event remains unchanged in that each pairing has four races during the qualification section, which comprises 18 heats in total and is scored on the 4-3-2-0 system.

The top four teams after Heat 18 proceed to the two semi-finals (1st v 4th, 2nd v 3rd), with the highest scoring pair in each semi-final moving to the Final.

Gate choice for the Final is determined by adding the points scored from the semi-final to the qualifying scores for the two teams concerned, with choice going to the team with the highest total.

The meeting winners will then be the team scoring the highest number of points in the Final.

The Starting Line Up

A – SCUNTHORPE: Josh Pickering & Luke Harrison

B – BERWICK: Peter Kildemand & Nick Morris

C – GLASGOW: Chris Harris & Leon Flint

D – WORKINGTON: Jonas Jeppesen & Drew Kemp

E – REDCAR: Charles Wright & Jason Edwards

F – OXFORD: Sam Masters & Anders Rowe

G – EDINBURGH: Dan Thompson & Kye Thomson

H – POOLE: Richard Lawson & Zach Cook

I – PLYMOUTH: Scott Nicholls & Danny King

Words and Feature Image by British Speedway

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Since staging their first fixture in 1951, the Witches have racked up five top-flight titles and established themselves among Britain’s most storied clubs.

Representatives of all five title-winning sides from 1975, 1976, 1984, 1998 and 2025 will be present, with the confirmed rider guest list including Tony Davey, Mick Hines, Kevin Jolly, Leigh Lanham, Savalas Clouting, Chris Schramm, Chris Mills, Alan Sage, Trevor Jones, Andy Hibbs, Carl Squirrell, Stefano Nielsen, Ted Howgego, Lol Hare, Stan Pepper, Roger Pascall, Nigel Flatman, Jeremy Doncaster, Carl Blackbird, Lewis Blackbird, Ben Howe and former Witches title-winning team manager Ritchie Hawkins.

Gates open at the earlier time of 6pm – 5.45pm for season ticket holders – and fans will need the extra time to take in Pete Rout and Jason Bullard’s fantastic collection of Witches race jackets and kevlars throughout the years. There will also be a large exhibition of vintage speedway bikes to enjoy.

In addition to Witches’ Rowe Motor Oil Premiership showdown with Leicester, which sees them bid to avenge their Premiership Knockout Cup Final loss, fans can enjoy a unique second half, raced on upright machines, with Witches team manager Paul Hurry among the stars competing.

This season’s Witches riders will compete in retro race jackets, inspired by the 1951 original. The meeting programme will also have a 1951 theme, and special commemorative merchandise to celebrate the milestone will be available to purchase.

Chairman Richard Coleman is calling on Ipswich fans to share in an occasion celebrating all things Witches.

He said: “It’s an honour to be leading the club into its 75th anniversary season along with Andrew Chisholm and Paul Hurry, and we were keen to do something alongside one of our summer fixtures to mark the occasion.

“We look forward to seeing our Ipswich legends back at Foxhall for this special night and we are working on inviting many more.

“The sight and sound of the vintage bikes is sure to excite fans of every era, and this will definitely offer a very unique second half. I can’t wait to see Paul taking a few laps.

“I was delighted to take a look at Pete Rout and Jason Bullard’s collection of Witches race jackets, bikes and memorabilia at the Suffolk Show in May, and this is a must-see when fans visit Foxhall.

“With so much to see and take in, I would encourage all Witches fans to get to Foxhall a little earlier next week.

“Of course, this year’s team also has a big job to do on the track. We are yet to defeat the Lions at Foxhall this season and there could not be a better night for us to put that right.”

Advance tickets for Witches’ 75-year celebration against Leicester are available online HERE now, with cash accepted at turnstiles on race day and credit card payments available at the entrance to the right.

Those who can’t make it to Foxhall can follow the racing live on WitchesTV HERE.

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British Speedway is delighted to have concluded arrangements with ITV plc for the live broadcast of the showpiece major event at the National Speedway Stadium, Manchester on August 15 (7pm).And in a further boost, long time

Championship backers Cab Direct have agreed a deal to become title sponsors of the prestige meeting which will feature Grand Prix star Robert Lambert defending the title.

Lambert, who is currently in contention for the World title, clinched his second British crown last year at the same venue in a deciding race widely regarded as one of the best in the history of the sport.

He overcame former champions Charles Wright, Dan Bewley and Chris Harris in a remarkable four way, four lap battle which went right down to the wire.

Seven riders who have previously won the title figure in the draw, as well as some of the sport’s top rising talent including 16-year-old Cooper Rushen and 17-year-old home favourite Will Cairns.

The return to ITV platforms will evoke memories of televised speedway coverage on the World of Sport programme which ran until the mid-1980s.

Back then, top events such as the World Final, British Final and international Test Matches were regularly featured, bringing the sport to the widest possible audience and making household names out of many of the riders.

Nowadays, ITV4 is the main linear television outlet for ITV Sport, with motorsport playing a key role in its output.

It has become the established home of the British Touring Car Championship, along with being free-to-air broadcast partner of the FIA Formula E series, and outside of motorsport there is a regular Saturday night EFL highlights programme featuring action from all three Football League divisions.

ITVX is the streaming service operated by ITV plc, containing exclusive content in addition to that which is broadcast free-to-air.

Securing the backing of the UK’s leading taxi supplier, Cab Direct, is yet more positive news for the event as the company continue to extend their support for British Speedway.

Cab Direct have been title sponsors of the Championship league since 2023, subsequently adding the KO Cup competition under the MAXiCab brand, and they will now put their name to one of the sport’s major events for the first time.

Peter Facenna, Managing Director of Cab Direct, said: “We’ve been proud supporters of British Speedway for several years through our sponsorship of the Cab Direct Championship, so it’s fantastic to see the British Final return to free-to-air television.

“ITV coverage will help showcase the speed, skill and excitement of the sport to a wider audience and inspire a new generation of fans.

“Speedway has deep roots in communities across the UK, and we’re proud to support an event that celebrates the very best of British Speedway.”

Premiership CEO Phil Morris said: “I’m delighted we can once again bring speedway to free-to-air television, and especially for such a big event as the British Final.

“I’d like to thank everyone who has been involved in putting this all together, and especially Cab Direct for coming on board as title sponsors.

“We plan to make the event a real spectacle, and that will be the case for everyone attending on the night as well as those watching on ITV.

“We know we can expect a night of top-class racing with so much at stake for the riders on a superb circuit which always produces thrilling action.

“Even by Belle Vue’s standards the Final last year was extraordinary, but we hope this year’s event will be just as memorable, and to have it on free-to-air television with ITV is fantastic news for the sport.”

Live coverage from Belle Vue on Saturday August 15 will get underway at 7pm with the meeting parade, with the opening race at 7.15pm.

CAB DIRECT BRITISH FINAL DRAW: 1 Anders Rowe, 2 Cooper Rushen, 3 Craig Cook, 4 Robert Lambert, 5 Adam Ellis, 6 Drew Kemp, 7 Will Cairns, 8 Dan Thompson, 9 Jason Edwards, 10 Danny King, 11 Charles Wright, 12 Dan Bewley, 13 Jody Scott, 14 Leon Flint, 15 Chris Harris, 16 Tom Brennan. Reserves: 17 Jake Mulford, 18 Ace Pijper.

Words and Feature Image by British Speedway

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Lambert has been named as one of two Wild Cards for the showpiece Manchester event, with the other going to reigning British Under-21 Champion Cooper Rushen.

Last year, Lambert claimed his second British title in one of the all-time great races around the National Speedway Stadium as he triumphed in an epic Final battle with Charles Wright, Dan Bewley and Chris Harris, all of whom could have won on the last lap.

Now he will return as one of the in-form riders in the World as he sits third in the Grand Prix standings after finishing runner-up in the last two rounds at Wroclaw and Malilla, followed up by winning last weekend’s GP Challenge at Italian venue Terenzano.

Lambert said: “I think the Final last year was one of the best races of the season, and for many years.

“It’s a super racetrack and I’m looking forward to coming back to Manchester. It wasn’t such a good Grand Prix there for me, but at the same time we can improve on that in the British Final.

“I’d love to get my name on the trophy again for sure, and that would be a great achievement.

“I’ll be fully focused on it, and of course I’m looking forward to racing in front of the British fans.”

Meanwhile 16-year-old Rushen is rewarded for his British Under-21 triumph at Redcar as well as an outstanding debut senior season which has seen him racking up the points for King’s Lynn and Poole.

He said: “It’s a pretty crazy thing and I wasn’t really expecting it, but it’s an awesome event to be in and I’ll just enjoy the experience. It’s another learning curve.

“I know it’s going to be a great line-up, some great guys qualified and there’s some great guys who already got through, so hopefully we can put on a show for all the fans who are going to be there – and hopefully the rider who wins deserves it!”

Lambert and Rushen join the eight seeded riders and the six who qualified from the recent semi-final at Leicester to complete the line-up.

Tickets and hospitality packages for the British Final are available from: https://www.bellevue-speedway.com/tickets

BRITISH FINAL LINE-UP (Not in draw order): Dan Bewley, Tom Brennan, Will Cairns, Craig Cook, Jason Edwards, Adam Ellis, Leon Flint, Chris Harris, Drew Kemp, Danny King, Robert Lambert, Anders Rowe, Cooper Rushen, Jody Scott, Dan Thompson, Charles Wright. Reserves: Jake Mulford, Dan Gilkes.

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Mayfield, parent company of FIM Speedway World Championships global promoter Mayfield Sports Events, has reached a world-first agreement that sees the storied PGE Ekstraliga club purchase a minority stake in the Foxhall side – an agreement that will see the Ipswich and Wrocław clubs join forces on and off the track.

The teams will share information and support each other in a wide range of areas including but not limited to youth development and training, promotion and marketing, sponsorship, event operations, ticketing, fan experience and building sustainable clubs at the heart of their communities that attract fans from a wide range of ages.

Mayfield founder and Witches chairman Richard Coleman remains in full control of the Witches, along with general manager Andrew Chisholm and team manager Paul Hurry.

In his time at the helm, Coleman has strived to take the 2025 Rowe Motor Oil Premiership champions to the next level, building a competitive side and improving the experience for fans at Foxhall and those who follow the club online, including the introduction of a big screen and a new streaming service.

He believes joining forces with one of the world’s biggest speedway clubs can only benefit Ipswich, both on and off the track. Coleman said: “If you look at the Ekstraliga, it’s the Champions League of speedway and there is a lot to be learned from that league. We had a chat with three clubs, but from my perspective, Wrocław was head and shoulders above the others and has a lot to offer. It’s a really well-run club – and not only financially. Every single league match is sold out and they really do care about the fan experience and the riders.

“The Rusko family also deeply cares about the sport of speedway. I think they share my vision and values as to where the sport needs to go in the next five years. They really understand that the sport of speedway outside of Poland is a concern, so their motives to join forces with us and improve this picture were the right ones.

“I am in a fortunate position where I don’t look at the Witches to necessarily make me money personally. But I also want to be in a position where I can invest back into the club and try to take things forward. I still have total control of the club. We certainly didn’t need any additional financing. My commitment and my team’s commitment to the Witches is as it was, and it is only furthered by this partnership.

“It was very much a question of whether it was the right fit strategically in the heart rather than in the wallet.

“Therefore, we were able to come to a view that a strategic partnership made sense.”

Coleman is delighted to be joining forces with Wrocław and its owners, the Rusko family – a family that he believes has the sport at heart.

He said: “Wrocław hasn’t always pursued financial gain over the bigger picture. They have been very active in attracting youth. It’s a very young demographic that they have in Wrocław. They are very active in their local community. I think there are a lot of things that we can learn from them. I am really excited about how this partnership can pan out in future years.

“Ultimately, it is very much Mayfield’s club. But we are really interested in how Wrocław can advise and help, and how we can collectively move the Witches forward.”

Coleman is encouraged by the success of multi-club ownership in other sports, not least football. He added: “That model is very tried and tested in football. It will be interesting to see how this progresses within speedway. I think Wrocław’s involvement with the Witches can only be overwhelmingly positive.

“We are going to have a commercial working group. The purpose of that is to look at how we can help each other, whether that be staging sparring/challenge matches in pre-season, or whether that’s initiatives across the board.

“The sport of speedway is huge in Poland, and within Britain, there is a diaspora of around a million Poles. There is clearly a Polish market within the UK and if Ipswich is the most open club to that, then we can only stand to benefit and gain.

“We will also have a sporting working group with our general manager and team manager and their opposite numbers in Poland. Together, we can have much more influence over the best engine tuners, the best riders and the best academies. There are lots of areas where we will be stronger together than we would be on our own. I am quite excited and enthused about the benefits that this strategic partnership can bring.”

Coleman hints that Wrocław’s support could play a role in helping Ipswich with constructing a strong side for the 2027 Premiership season.

He said: “I feel that Wrocław will be very helpful and involved in how we build our squad for 2027. Both clubs feel they are stronger together and it could create options or clever ways to do contracts. We will have to see how that plays out. I certainly don’t see any disadvantage – this can only be a good thing for Ipswich.”

WTS Sparta Wrocław club president Andrzej Rusko is delighted to join forces with the Witches. He said: “Speedway does not begin and end in Poland. I am fully aware that, for many years, we have had the strongest speedway league in the world.

“However, I view this sport from a global perspective, and I know that we must strengthen other leagues and continue developing the discipline in other key markets. This is essential if speedway is to experience a true global revival.

“England is the birthplace of speedway, and I have no doubt that this is where we must begin this new chapter of cooperation. Ipswich has always been a club close to my heart. Many years ago, John Louis showed me the direction in which speedway was heading and taught me so much about the sport. The lessons I learned from him helped us build and develop speedway in Poland.

“Now, we are returning in a new role. Our ambition is to help make speedway in England, just as it is in Poland, a premium sporting product once again, and for the Ipswich Witches to inspire and lead the way for other clubs across the country.

“I believe this marks the beginning of a shared journey. Together, we can open a new chapter that will help rebuild and strengthen speedway on a global scale in the years ahead.

“Richard Coleman is a man of vision, determination and strong leadership. I know he has a clear plan and the commitment to execute it step by step in order to develop the sport we all love. We want to support him in that mission and work together to promote speedway, helping it become an even stronger global brand within the international sporting landscape.”

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The 24-year-old comes into the Stars line-up as a replacement for Paco Castagna and will slot into the reserve berth following the latest average changes, with Cooper Rushen moving into the main body of the team.

Jenkins recently impressed while guesting for King’s Lynn at Ipswich and brings valuable Premiership experience, having previously raced for Peterborough under current Stars boss Rob Lyon. He was also part of Ipswich’s title-winning side last season.

After a difficult start to the 2026 campaign, a move to Berwick has helped reignite Jenkins’ form, with the rider producing a string of impressive performances for the Bandits, including several double-figure scores on home shale.

Speaking to the King’s Lynn Stars website, Jenkins said:

“I’m delighted to be signing for King’s Lynn. I’ve hit a good bit of form recently, and I’m really enjoying my riding at the moment, so I’m looking forward to being back in the ROWE Motor Oil Premiership.

“I’d like to thank the management for giving me this opportunity, and I’m excited to get started and do my best for the club.”

Castagna departs the club after joining the Stars ahead of the current season. The Italian suffered an injury earlier in the year following a heavy crash at Edinburgh and has struggled to consistently score points, particularly around the Adrian Flux Arena.

The club thanked Castagna for his efforts and wished him well for the remainder of the campaign.

Jenkins is expected to make his King’s Lynn debut at Belle Vue on June 29, with his first home meeting scheduled against his former club Ipswich on July 2.

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Club chairman Richard Coleman will address fans, sponsors and local media at 7pm after reaching an agreement which the club says will open “considerable opportunities” for the Witches moving forward.

While details of the announcement remain under wraps, the club is keen to share the news directly with the Witches community before it is released more widely.

The event will take place at Foxhall Stadium, with The Diner open from 6.30pm and a cash bar available. Supporters will also have the opportunity to put questions directly to Coleman following the announcement.

The news comes during another successful season for the Witches, who continue to compete at the top end of the Rowe Motor Oil Premiership and are preparing to face Belle Vue in league action on Thursday evening.

With the club describing the development as one that will create significant opportunities for the future, fans will undoubtedly be speculating on what the announcement could involve ahead of Wednesday night’s gathering.

Supporters wishing to attend are invited to be at Foxhall Stadium for the 7pm announcement.

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Courtney reflected on how far the club has come since speedway returned to Oxford, whilst also acknowledging the challenges that remain behind the scenes in running a modern speedway club.

One key announcement from the club is the introduction of a match-night box office from this Wednesday, allowing supporters to purchase tickets by cash or card on race nights after feedback from fans.

The full statement from Jamie Courtney is below:

Words from Jamie Courtney

A touch of reality — after every revolution comes a moment for evolution.

Just over five years ago, the stadium at Cowley was a shell of its former self. Derelict, crumbling, and slowly being reclaimed by weeds. Its future looked bleak, despite the determination of many who refused to let it become just another housing estate.

Fast-forward to today and we have a vibrant, modern stadium full of life. A place where riders young and old chase their dreams, where families come together, and where the greatest show on shale once again belongs to Oxford.

From mascots taking their first steps on their journey, to rising talents like Jody Scott, Luke Killeen and Mitch McDairmid, right through to international riders such as Sam Masters, the BetGoodwin Stadium is alive again.

But the loss of greyhound racing, and the turbulence that followed earlier this year, reminded us all that nothing should ever be taken for granted.

Thanks to the investment and commitment of Mike Austin and Spencer Timmo, we’ve been able to put Oxford Speedway on firmer ground and focus on securing its long-term future. But I want to be honest about something: keeping this club alive and moving forward takes an enormous amount of work behind the scenes by a small army of people.

The reality of running a speedway club is long days, late nights, and a huge personal and financial commitment. But I do it because I believe in this club, in this city, and because I believe in the people who support it.

Everyone has a part to play in our future here at Oxford. Our job as management is to build competitive, entertaining teams; prepare a circuit that brings out the best in our riders; deliver a slick, professional show that gives supporters real value for their hard-earned money; and continue raising the standard of what we offer.

And because we’ve listened to you, we’re making an important change.

Starting this Wednesday, we’re introducing a match-night box office at the stadium, where supporters will be able to purchase tickets by cash or card. Many of you told us that the lack of an on-the-night payment option has been a barrier, and we want to remove that barrier completely. We hope this comes as welcome news. Full details on how the box office will operate will be shared in the coming days, ready for this Wednesday’s meeting.

But above everything else, I want to say this clearly: thank you. To every supporter who stands by us, week in and week out. To every sponsor who believes in what we’re building. Your encouragement, your passion, your loyalty, it genuinely keeps this club alive. When things get tough, it’s your positive voices, your helpful messages, and your presence on the terraces that remind us why we fight so hard for Oxford Speedway. We are truly grateful for every bit of support you give us.

You, the fans, are the heartbeat of this club. Without you, professional sport simply cannot exist.

As the season heats up, with the Cheetahs pushing for the play-offs and the Chargers defending their National League title, make sure you don’t miss a moment — and just as importantly, spread the word across the city and beyond.

Wednesday nights were made for speedway.

Oxford Speedway needs you!

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