TO CELEBRATE the go-ahead for the new Blunsdon stadium project, the Wilts & Glos Standard is offering two lucky readers the chance to win Speedway's answer to the cricketing almanac, Wisden.
FOLLOWING on from the brilliant news regarding the new stadium plans, Swindon Speedway is delighted to announce that George White Superbikes alongside M&S Van and Truck Rentals are to be Associate Partners of the club in 2008.
ALUN Rossiter emerged overjoyed from a Council meeting in Swindon on Tuesday (12 February), bringing forth the news that the future of speedway in the town had been secured.
THE Swindon Robins have released their 2008 fixture list. And it promises to be another high-octane campaign in British speedway’s nine-team top-flight, the Sky Sports Elite League.
THE vital pre-season staff meeting will be held in the Paddock Bar at the Abbey Stadium at 7.30 p.m. prompt on Wednesday 13 February.
Attendance is important for anyone wishing to work at the stadium on race-days and race-nights. All the necessary paperwork will be completed on the night and passes will be issued on the day of the first meeting of the season.
A REMINDER that the Robins are holding a Fans' Forum at the Abbey Staduim on Monday 3 March.
The event will get underway at 7.30 p.m. and supporters are welcome to come along and ask questions.
It promises to be a great night and making it even more special, ALL of the 2008 Swindon riders will be in attendance.
A week later, on Monday 10 March, Swindon Speedway will stage their traditional Season Launch at Blunsdon, as the club embarks on its sixtieth season of racing.
ALAN Tarrant, one of the track staff at Swindon, was taken ill recently and we have just heard that he is suffering from the early stages of Multiple Sclerosis.
SWINDON Speedway is proud to announce their Full Team Partners for 2008, with two new companies in Redcare Logistics and A.C. Nurden Ltd joining Pebley Beach Hyundai, who are in their sixth season of supporting the club.
DATES for the 2008 BSPA shared events (Super 7even Series) have now been announced, with Swindon chosen to host the prestigious British Final on 29 May.