A MAJOR hurdle blocking a new speedway stadium for Swindon has been cleared.
Government planning inspectors have announced that they will not call in plans for the new Abbey Stadium - meaning that the project can now move ahead.
The winning 50-50 ticket from Thursday's meeting against Coventry remains unclaimed. The ticket number drawn was 32657 and the lucky winner of £294 should contact commerical manager Paul Oughton immediately on 01305 755607.
THE ROBINS bolstered their lead at the top of the Elite League table with a 6 point victory over Coventry on an action packed night at the Abbey Stadium.
Supporters travelling to Blunsdon from the A419 for this Thursday’s meeting against Coventry are being advised of a new road network when entering the Abbey Stadium.
A luckless Swindon were defeated by fourteen points on a night of action packed speedway at Poole's Wimborne Road stadium. The Robins stayed in contention for the majority of the meeting but were unable to halt the Pirates charge in the latter stages.
Leigh Adams top scored for the Robins with fifteen points and was the only Swindon rider to register a double points haul.
Despite a spirited effort Swindon were defeated two points at Eastbourne. With the scores level enetering heat fifteen the Eagles pairing of Scott Nicholls and Edward Kennet collected a 4-2 heat advantage which proved enough to take victory.
Leigh Adams notched up a twelve point haul whilst Seb Alden contributed an impressive 10+2 score from reserve.
