Wolverhampton Speedway Bosses Pledge To Find New Venue

25 April 2023
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Nick Clitheroe & Clare LissamanBBC News


bosses have promised to discover a brand-new venue after news they can not remain at their home of 96 years.


Wolverhampton Speedway said on 17 April they were ravaged their occupancy arrangement for Monmore Green would not be extended beyond this season.


About 17,000 people have now signed a petition requiring it to be saved.


But Wolves promoter Chris Van Straaten stated the "amazing" assistance had actually caused talks with authorities about a brand-new website.


"The reality that this petition has actually been signed and got such a big quantity of assistance in simply a couple of days is rather remarkable and I think that's definitely been the impact and unlocked to these meetings for the club," he stated.


Site owner Entain has stated it will focus on greyhound racing however comprehends fans and the club will be "dissatisfied".


Mr Van Straaten, who took over running the club from his daddy in 1986, said speedway was "a vital part of Wolverhampton folklore".


"My energy in the last few days has turned to supplying a brand-new website where we can establish a Wolverhampton Speedway club and we can be the main renters," he said.


"I want to develop our own place, I wish to be the main holder of the tenancy and likewise create something that is open six days a week to assist train motorcyclists; to train children to take them off the streets."


He said he had managed to bring a stadium to Redcar and had gained understanding from that job.


"I 'd love to be in a position where I can bring a speedway arena to the city of Wolverhampton," he said.


The reaction from individuals made him believe this was possible.


"The quantity of people that signed the petition has took my breath away. The assistance for this sport is rather incredible," he said.


Mr Van Straaten stated it would be an "enormous" blow if it didn't happen, however added he was going to be positive and they had the rest of this year to look for a website.


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