He added: “I have always said if anyone wants to help me or take over from me, I would welcome it. Coventry hit the ground running, as despite the battling performance of Peter Karlsson, who picked up 20pts from 7 races, Harris and Sarjeant lead the Bees to an opening meeting victory, 50-42. Fans of the Bees have been starved of speedway racing in Coventry for 15 months after a multi-party dispute involving Coventry Stadium owners Brandon Estates, CoventryStox, and Mr Horton resulted in the closure of the venue for 2017. There have also been moves to include the stadium site, which is in the green belt, in the Rugby Local Plan. COVENTRY produced their best home performance of the season to demolish National League leaders Belle Vue 59-31 at Leicester on Sunday. A revised version of the plan is out to public consultation at the moment and the Save Coventry Speedway group is in the process of meeting with Rugby Borough Council regarding its submissions. [6], On 17 February 2011, it was announced by the BSPA that both Coventry and Peterborough would not be competing in the Elite League. Between 1928 and 2016, the team rode at Brandon Stadium in Brandon, Warwickshire. This page is for the Coventry Bees Fans, sharing important information Bees fans looking to lift the gloom will be pleased to hear of a new DVD dedicated to their great club. COVENTRY Bees will be back on track for one night only at Leicester on Easter Saturday, April 11. However this was not officially confirmed by the BSPA despite announcements by Peterborough and Coventry bees co-promoter, Allen Trump. Brandon Stadium was home of Coventry Bees from 1928 to 2016, with The Bees one of the most famous and successful teams in Speedway. Coventry City Football Club are pleased to support the campaign for Coventry Bees Speedway to return to Brandon Stadium. Coventry Bees were crowned Elite League champions after beating runaway leaders Poole Pirates in the Grand Final. After the war, the club became The Bees and have been involved every season from 1948 until the loss of Brandon stadium shortly before the start of the 2017 season, during which they ran a series of challenge matches at other tracks. [2] It was the ninth time that the club have been crowned League Champions, following on from successes achieved in 1953, 1968, 1978, 1979, 1987, 1988, 2005 and 2007. The ashes of "Mr Coventry Speedway" are being interred at the club's track. King’s Lynn Stars all set for Coventry Bees test in Elite League play-off race Published: 5:30 AM July 11, 2016 Updated: 2:50 PM October 10, 2020 Mads Korneliussen is no longer a King's Lynn Stars. “Secondly, the Leicester venture was at the lowest level of speedway, the National League, whereas Coventry has a rich history of racing which stretches back 90 years. I was already hooked on Speedway, from the age of 8 years old, (See my article on Ove Fundin, "When Ian met Ove"), so it was only natural that my wife and I should become regulars at Brandon. Click here for iPhone and here for Android . “We will never give up on our wish to go back to Brandon or a new home in Rugby/Coventry. His first was Norwich v. The Rest in 1939 and his 1000th Coventry v Halifax in 1983 (Bees won 54-24). “It is tough to know what will happen next year but if he doesn’t get investment then clearly Coventry Bees won’t be racing anywhere.”. Sunday July 01, 2018. Congratulations to Coventry Bees asset Greg Hancock on clinching his second World Speedway Championship last night in Croatia Also congratulations to Bees assets Andreas Jonsson and Chris Harris, who finished 1st and 2nd respectively in the Croatian Grand Prix On 24 November 2010 following changes to the rules for rider averages made at the Annual General Meeting of the BSPA, the Coventry Bees and Peterborough Panthers walked out of the meeting. Bees then finished in the same vein as they had started with three 5-1s and a last-race 4-2 securing their first bonus point of the year, with heat 14 providing the icing on the celebratory cake. As a result, on 27 November 2010 the BSPA omitted both teams from the 2011 Elite League for failing to declare their intent to compete in the 2011 league at the AGM. A government inspector threw campaigners a lifeline in an interim report regarding the local plan when he said safeguards should be in place for sports facilities in the borough. I just want to keep the Bees racing. This was primarily due to having an agreement with Leicester Lions to only use their stadium for a handful of fixtures and not having any guarantees of being able to return to Brandon Stadium for the remaining fixtures.[15][16]. The Coventry Bees speedway team desperately needs a cash injection of £40,000 or more if it is to continue to race next season. Nigel Boocock, from Yorkshire, competed in 748 matches for Coventry Bees in 18 consecutive seasons in the 1960s and 70s. Ensuring a long-term plan is developed so the Bees can look forward to a bright future away from their Brandon home once a potential lease ends. The Bees have work to do after falling four points behind leaders Norwich. poll loading Visit www.coventryobserver.co.uk for more on the campaign. Between 1973 and 1984 I lived in Coventry, not far from Brandon stadium, the home of Coventry "Bees". BEES v MILDENHALL, POSTPONED. Brentford followed up a 21-match unbeaten sequence in the Championship with back-to-back defeats but can get their promotion push back on track by defeating Coventry at St Andrew's. Mark Hornby. After a period when the Bees took part in challenge matches but no competitive racing, the team has since returned to action in the National League at Leicester, two leagues below the top flight it used to compete in. Kennett was banned from racing for 7 days by the SCB[11] and appeared in front of a disciplinary hearing on 16 August where he received a 6-month worldwide ban. “We are fighting to get speedway and stock car racing back to the Coventry area, hopefully at Brandon and we will continue to fight that cause, regardless of whether Coventry Bees race next season or not,” he said. COVENTRY put up a competitive performance before going down 51-39 to title favourites Mildenhall at West Row on Saturday. But forget tight trousers, clever haircuts and guitars - this group is 50,000-strong and has wings. Your information will be used in accordance with our, Mick Horton, Coventry Bees owner, and Brandon stadium, Save Coventry Speedway campaign group members John Clarke, Jeff Davies and David Rowe. “A commitment to race next season would have to be made at the end of the season. He also said he remained committed to the possibility of a return to Brandon Stadium or another site in the Coventry or Rugby areas. (1) There were two tracks in Coventry in 1928 at Brandon Stadium and at Lythalls Lane Stadium in Foleshill. [9], On 11 August 2011 Edward Kennett resigned from Coventry Speedway, after it was deemed his silencer was 'illegal' when racing against Lakeside on 6 August. Download our all-new mobile app to get the latest news, sport and what's on. Official Coventry Bees Speedway Website: BEES 59 BELLE VUE 31. Bees became the first away team to win at Wimborne Road, thumping Poole 50-40 and taking the tie 101-79 on aggregate . Coventry Bees owner Avtar Sandhu has paid tribute to the Ochiltree family following their departure from Coventry International Motor Speedway. Getting the world-famous Coventry Bees back on track for the 2018 SGB Premiership season. As of the final season at the stadium, the track length was 301 metres (329 yd), and the track record was 57.6 seconds, held by Chris Harris. In a statement on the Bees website he said: “It is no secret that we have really struggled with the crowd levels and sponsorship. The majority of the races were contested over the 460 metres trip, around a newly laid all sanded track, with the hounds chasing an outside McGee type hare. A team with strong connections to the world-famous, but currently homeless, club will contest the East Midlands Bowl in the first senior meeting of the season at … Now Mr Horton has spoken of the difficulties of being based 30 miles away and the financial challenges the club faces. THE 2007 Coventry Buildbase Bees are the greatest team in the club's history - after clinching the Treble on an amazing night of drama at Brandon. Coventry Bees will return to competitive racing next season - in the bottom league of British speedway and almost 30 miles away from the club’s traditional home. In the early 70's Nigel Boocock ("Little Boy Blue") was still … Tony McDonald from Retro Speedway is the man responsible for this fantastic new production. “I am in regular contact with Rugby Council who are trying their best to help.”. 7. Also catching up with various management and staff who were involved. With one of the shortest forward line in the league, this almost always results in Coventry losing the header and having to contest a second ball. When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Andy HackettNB - Mr. Langham also provided a list of meetings attended by his friend David Audsley, who saw his 1500th meeting when Bees met Peterborough at Brandon on Easter Monday. Brentford need to force Coventry to do this. Search for jobs, motors and property, or place an advert or family notice here . The team’s financial situation was revealed by owner Mick Horton as he reflected on the difficulties of racing at Leicester, Never miss another story from Coventry and Warwickshire by subscribing to our free email updates. The historic home of the Coventry Bees speedway team and the CoventryStox stock car operation has hosted speedway events since 1928. That could help safeguard Brandon Stadium, or ensure that if the site were developed plans would need to be in place for a new stadium elsewhere. 1 talking about this. Coventry could make a track return in the National League after opening talks with Leicester to race at Beaumont Park. However, it was almost a collapse of epic proportions, as after Heat 6, King’s Lynn were 16pts up, and it’s credit to the Bees for fighting back, and nearly securing an impressive victory. Our Virtual Skid project next airs tomorrow, Thursday 16 July and features the Heathens going wheel to wheel against the Coventry Bees from the 90’s. Memories of the Coventry Bees. Leave open an ambitious pass from goalkeeper to, in this instance, Shipley and their positive base to build from is nullified as below. The Coventry Bees were one of the best teams in the country and won several league titles, attracting the worlds best riders. Memories of Coventry Speedway is a 6 hour epic that is an absolutely essential purchase for anyone who has spent happy evenings in CV8.

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