“However we remain receptive to proposals for speedway in 2021 and beyond and, as we now have much more visibility on the future and costings, we are happy to engage with potential operators. "If I'm really honest, I hate to say this, it's going well to plan. BriSCA is the collective association of promoters responsible for ... Rugby and Speedway to help offset the cost of re-painting the iconic… Ian Higgins needs your support for Odsal Stadium Go Paint It. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. Six Nations 2021: Triple Crown won, Grand Slam next for Wayne Pivac’s Wales? Odsal Stadium has been out of action since main occupiers, Bradford Bulls, said goodbye to their fabled home on Sunday, September 1, 2019. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to inaccuracy or intrusion, then please contact the editor here. It was the only season Greenfield was used for league racing. Over 500 Drivers, more than 25 tracks, and in excess of 200 meetings per season But Rees, who has liaised at length with both Tony Sutton - chief operating officer of leaseholders the RFL - and Mark Sawyer - the chief executive of Bradford Bulls, said: “Since February, almost monthly discussions have continued to progress, with detailed business plans and a thorough investment costing, to enable getting the project to where it currently sits.”. Odsal staged speedway 1945-1997 off and on. "The aim is to build a venue that will be a legacy for the sport as we won't be around forever, but it's built and running as my own legacy.". 14 talking about this. "We're working with Bradford Bulls, the RFL, and we've got big plans for the stadium itself. Startrax has revealed its full fixture list for stock car racing at Odsal Stadium in 2021. Rees says he is now close to securing license agreements for stock cars, so he can then approach Bradford City Council to confirm planning aspects and talk to relevant parties about obtaining a safety certificate. “The investment is significant, particularly with the current economic uncertainties. Mr Rees also introduced a Patrons of Odsal 140 VIP Club memberships, which offer guaranteed “best seats” and numerous other benefits over a five-year period for people who pledge their support. ONE of the final pieces of the puzzle bringing stock car racing back to Odsal got underway this week. Home: A general view during the last game to be played at Odsal Stadium. It’s over 22 years since engine’s thrashed in anger around Bradford’s Odsal Stadium for both speedway and stock cars. Promoter Steve Rees, who ran the thunderous tonne and a half vehicles at the Bradford arena until 1997, has been negotiating a return of the sport since the beginning of the year and is now confident of staging up to 20 meetings in 2021. A great day out for all the family offering first class facilities, Raceview bars & restaurants and Grandstands and ample covered accommodation for those inclement days! It’s closure it 1997 was supposed to be temporary whilst Superdome was built - which never happened and eventually in 2003 the Bulls returned to Odsal for a … That’s the message from the Rugby Football League who hold the reins to the stadium, which has not been used since the Championship club played Sheffield Eagles in the final game of last season on September 1. Stock Car racing and speedway are also set to return to the stadium. There’s some amazing cars being prepared and here’s a little teaser of what to expect! If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can contact IPSO here. Promoter Steve Rees, who has staged stock car and banger racing via his Startrax organisation for more than 25 years, has struck a deal to hold events at Odsal Stadium … Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. ©Copyright 2001-2021. “This has been a long and intense journey and we approach a finishing line which either way will be a defining moment for motorsport and whether we can get this over the line. "The passion has always been there from me/us at the top to make this dream happen, but without the phenomenal support from within our own sports, in all honesty, it would have probably been impossible. Everything remains on track, with the team refusing to be "beaten by the extreme Arctic snow and rain" last week, according to Startrax owner, Steve Rees. A Gannett Company. The aim was to officially relaunch stock car racing at the famous bowl on April 3 - for The BriSCA F1 Stock Cars event. The Bulls moved out at the end of 2019, opting to play at Dewsbury due to the increasing costs of staying at Odsal, meaning it could be a very different sport taking place there in 2021. Startrax, the company which is bringing back stock car racing to Odsal for the first time since 1997, has had contractors on site for the past two weeks to prepare the ground for its first scheduled event at the start of April. The team has been working hard since the start of this year to transform Odsal Stadium - former home of the Bradford Bulls - in preparation for the return of the sport to Bradford for the first time in just over 23 years. ONE of the final pieces of the puzzle bringing stock car racing back to Odsal got underway this week. 26 talking about this. Regular events for Stock Car & Banger Racing - and a whole lot more, at the superbly appointed OWLERTON STADIUM, Sheffield. BriSCA is the collective association of promoters responsible for ... Rugby and Speedway to help offset the cost of re-painting the iconic… Ian Higgins needs your support for Odsal Stadium Go Paint It. The £200,000 transformation of the famous … Are you sure you want to delete this comment? Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. Startrax has been working since the start of this year to transform the famous bowl and prepare it for the return of the much-loved sport for the first time since 1997. Dash for the cash race from Odsal Stadium, Bradford 26.8.1991 Shale flattened to form stock car track at Odsal Stadium The shale is being flattened out at Odsal Stadium in preparation for the return of stock car racing to Bradford for the first time since 1997. Mr Rees promoted the sport when it was last held at the Bradford venue in 1997 and also still runs stock cars at Owlerton Stadium in Sheffield.. Tickets for the BriSCA F1 Stock Cars event on Saturday, April 3, went on sale in the early hours of New Year's Day and were limited to 2,000 due to the current coronavirus pandemic. "It's going to bring an awful lot of business. He said: "What has been overwhelming has been the huge amount of local support for it, between the Bulls, stock cars and across the country. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. 12 talking about this. If it were to return, it would be a major boost for the sport. “It is primarily an iconic rugby league stadium which needs a future securing for it and the city needs to see its club return. STOCK car racing could be on the way back to Odsal as early as next spring. Startrax have been presenting the ultimate in Oval Racing entertainment since 1995. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can contact IPSO here. Last week, the contractors and teams on-site put in place and tightened the final ropes, while the circuit is being prepared for the next stage of development. Odsal Stadium in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England, was the home of Bradford Bulls Rugby League team. Monday Odsal update. There are still hurdles to overcome, not least the effects of Covid-19 on the sporting scene. Work will continue at Odsal over the coming weeks and Mr Rees hopes the team will be able to find somebody to professionally jet out all the drains and sumps at the end of the month, before laying down the track. Location: The Provident Stadium, Odsal. Are you sure you want to delete this comment? Promoter Steve Rees, who ran the thunderous tonne and a half vehicles at the Bradford arena … The businessman, who is based in Lytham St Annes, admits he feels overjoyed at the way the public have responded. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. WORK is progressing rapidly towards the “finishing line” of returning Bradford’s most famous venue to its former glory. The Bradford team of 1962 used Greenfield Stadium not their usual home Odsal. The famous bowl has been silent ever since. "We look at it from the point of, I've got the idea to get it back for Bradford to be proud of. It will be a momentous occasion witnessing stock cars racing around Odsal Stadium once again, after 23 years away. The stadium's highest attendance was 102,569 in 1954 for the Warrington-Halifax Challenge Cup Final replay, and for a domestic, non-final, Your support is greatly appreciated. Odsal Stadium moves closer to stock car return despite snow WORK is progressing rapidly towards the “finishing line” of returning Bradford’s most famous venue to its former glory. The adrenaline-fuelled madness regularly attracted crowds of thousands to Odsal Stadium, along with Speedway racing, during the 70s, 80s and 90s. "We're losing too many iconic stadiums to development.". The first Saturday 3rd April at 6.30.pm – exclusively BriSCA F1 Stock Cars and the second, Saturday 24th April Stan Woods – A celebration of classic Banger racing. "We put a post up and get about 300,000 views. It has also been used by the Bradford Dukes speedway team, BRISCA F1 and F2 stock cars, the football team Bradford City, following the Valley Parade fire, and for baseball, basketball, kabbadi, show jumping, tennis, live music and international Rugby League. The Lytham St Annes based businessman insists the plan remains to also provide facilities for speedway, with costings undertaken for both tarmac and shale surfaces. Get involved with the news in your community, This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's Editors' Code of Practice. More than 7,000 fans turned up for that game against Sheffield Eagles, before the rugby league side made the move to Dewsbury. But the murmurs of rumour, and then the concrete evidence of a certain much-loved sport returning to the stadium after decades away, have now turned to the hum of machinery and the chitter-chatter of workers. ", "After that, we're laying the shale track and we hope to be running on from April 3, if the Government allow us to.". STOCK car racing could be on the way back to Odsal as early as next spring. “However, after such a long absence, this may well be the final opportunity to return to Odsal and both sports must, in my opinion, embrace it.”. Picture: SWPix. THE PROMOTION team bringing stock car racing back to Odsal has released a full list of fixtures for 2021. etc. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience – the local community. Mr Rees promoted the sport when it was last held at the Bradford venue … He said: "I really do look forward to the end of the month when visually the dream gets a huge step nearer and the 'ring of steel' visually brings Odsal a step closer. Steve Rees, the promoter of Startrax Stockcar Racing gives an in-depth interview with Mick Gledhill about the potential return of Stock Cars to Odsal Stadium for the first time in 23 years. Startrax have, after 23 years managed to return Oval racing to Odsal and the planned opening events are in April 2021. Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. BRADFORD Bulls' absence from Odsal has opened a window for the possible return of speedway and stock cars. That’s the message from the Rugby Football League who hold the reins to the stadium, … BRADFORD Bulls' absence from Odsal has opened a window for the possible return of speedway and stock cars. A shale circuit would be needed if speedway was to return to Odsal though. 8 weeks today and the pits of Odsal stadium will soon start filling up with some classic banger “tin” ready to take to the shale for the first time since 1997. Stock car races are on an oval track at high speeds and usually involve plenty of carnage as drivers battle to be first around the corners. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience – the local community. A Gannett Company. Odsal Stadium : Odsal Stadium, Odsal Top, Rooley Avenue, Bradford, West Yorkshire. In a final effort to bring the stadium back to life we are once again looking for your help and support. "People are looking to book hotels, etc. This is the Official Facebook page for BriSCA F2. Like Super League, the start of the Championship and League 1 season will be delayed by the Covid-19 pandemic and Sawyer expects Bradford will open their campaign at Dewsbury’s Tetley’s Stadium. Odsal Stadium has been out of action since main occupiers, Bradford Bulls, said goodbye to their fabled home on Sunday, September 1, … If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to inaccuracy or intrusion, then please contact the editor here. "The stock cars is on plan and is due to be finished in the next week or so. “Our intent is to commence a 16-week installation with accredited contractors early in the New Year, with a target opening of April. But he warns that a suitable speedway promoter would need to come forward to share the investment if the two wheeled sport was also to return to Bradford after a 23-year absence, as a shale circuit is a necessity, whereas stock cars could operate on a refurbished version of the tarmac track which still exists. HP10 9TY | 01676637 | Registered in England & Wales. With an emotional week upcoming and the Birmingham Inquest starting tomorrow, a few notes in terms of updates as this week is certainly going to be time consumed elsewhere. It will be a momentous occasion witnessing stock cars racing around Odsal Stadium once again, after 23 years away. The first week was about getting the main infrastructure - the skeleton - of the track installed around the pitch, which included a ring of metal posts. Unfortunatly both speedway and stock cars were effectively kicked out of Odsal as part of the doomed white elephant superdome scheme. Odsal remained home to the Bradford Bulls until 2019 when they moved out, and rumours of a return to stock car racing persist, with Steve Rees in contact with the stadium owners as we speak. Even after the redevelopment of the stadium in the early 80’s for the 1985 speedway world championships (and during City’s tenancy at VP) racing regularly attracted 5 figure crowds. “Firstly we have to say a massive thank you to all those that are helping in the return of Odsal Stadium. “After a 23-year absence of motorsport at Odsal, we believe there will huge interest and support, and we are now in a position to see the ‘end game’. “I must thank Tony Sutton and Mark Sawyer for courtesies extended to allow us to present and elaborate detailed plans for Odsal and whatever the final conclusion is, all sides have worked towards a positive outcome.”. Quote directly from Startrax Stockcar Racing. ©Copyright 2001-2021. HP10 9TY | 01676637 | Registered in England & Wales. Rees, who is known to have spoken to at least one current speedway promoter, said: “Startrax (his company) are very keen to see speedway included, although the current economic position of the sport is a major factor. "It's a big gamble, a big risk, at this time, there's lots going on, but it's got to be done. Talks have been ongoing for several months between the Bulls, the RFL and Bradford Council over a deal that would see the club head back home and also see stock car racing staged at Odsal. 2,535 talking about this. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. A STOCK car racing promoter has announced a bumper list of events at Odsal Stadium and it all kicks off in a matter of a months. Rees has always emphasised the only way to make the stadium financially viable and affordable to the Bulls is as a multi-sports venue and added: “Odsal is unique. 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