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.
Inspired by fantastic performances from home riders Jason Crump and Charlie Gjedde Swindon have been defeated at Belle Vue by four points.
The Robins took the meeting to a last heat decider but the Swindon pairing of Leigh Adams and Travis McGowan were unable to register the race advantage they required to collect the elite league points.
ROUND TWO of the Speedway Grand Prix takes place in Leszno, Poland, on Saturday evening. After a dissapointing first round in Slovenia Swindon captain Leigh Adams will be hoping for an improved result at the 25,000 capacity Smoczyk stadium.
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.
