Wolverhampton Speedway Bosses Pledge To Discover Brand-new Venue

25 April 2023
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Nick Clitheroe & Clare News


Speedway club employers have vowed to find a new location after news they can not remain at their home of 96 years.


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


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


But Wolves promoter Chris Van Straaten stated the "remarkable" assistance had actually led to talks with authorities about a new site.


"The fact that this petition has actually been signed and got such a big amount of support in simply a few days is quite remarkable and I think that's definitely been the impact and unlocked to these meetings for the club," he said.


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


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


"My energy in the last few days has turned to providing a new website where we can develop a Wolverhampton Speedway club and we can be the main tenants," he said.


"I wish to create our own venue, I wish to be the primary holder of the occupancy and likewise produce something that is open 6 days a week to assist train motorcyclists; to train children to take them off the streets."


He said he had actually handled to bring a stadium to Redcar and had gained knowledge from that job.


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


The response from individuals made him think this was possible.


"The amount of individuals that signed the petition has took my breath away. The assistance for this sport is quite remarkable," he said.


Mr Van Straaten stated it would be an "enormous" blow if it didn't occur, but included he was going to be favorable and they had the rest of this year to search for a website.


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