After much anticipation, and plenty of enthusiasm from race fans, it was yesterday announced that a promoter for speedway has been found to allow the two-wheelers to take to the Brafield venue.

Spedeworth Motorsports, owners of the stadium, look forward to working with the promoters to bring this exciting plan to life and continue to bring race fans from across the world to the local area.

"I’m a racing fan at heart, and with so much uncertainty with tracks closing at the minute it feels great to be sharing some positive news.

We have made considerable investment in Northampton since taking ownership of the stadium, adding a grandstand, new toilets, new catering, new hospitality units and a new bar to the venue since 2022 - a real transformation.

The place has come a long way since it opened in the 1950s, with thousands of oval racing fans enjoying our racing - now I can’t wait to see the venue welcome a whole new audience with the addition of speedway.

With oval motorsport continuing to thrive, with the addition of speedway and drifting events - it’s an exciting time at one of the country’s longest serving short ovals!"

Deane Wood
Spedeworth Motorsports