Wolverhampton Speedway employers promise to discover new place
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Speedway club bosses have promised to find a new location after news they can not remain at their home of 96 years.
Wolverhampton Speedway stated on 17 April they were their occupancy agreement for Monmore Green would not be extended beyond season.
About 17,000 individuals have now signed a for it to be saved.
But Wolves promoter Chris Van said the "incredible" had led to talks with authorities about a brand-new site.
"The fact that this petition has been signed and got such a substantial amount of support in just a couple of days is rather remarkable and I think that's certainly been the influence and unlocked to these meetings for the club," he said.
Site has stated it will focus on greyhound racing but comprehends fans and the club will be "dissatisfied".
Mr Van Straaten, who took of the club from his dad in 1986, was "a fundamental part of Wolverhampton folklore".
"My energy in the last couple of days has actually turned to offering a brand-new website where we can establish a Wolverhampton Speedway club and we can be primary occupants," he said.
"I wish to produce our own location, I 'd like to be the primary holder of the occupancy and likewise produce something that is open 6 days a week to assist train motorcyclists; to train children to take them off the streets."
He said he had actually to bring an arena to Redcar and had actually gotten understanding from that .
"I 'd enjoy to be in a position where I can bring a speedway stadium to the city of Wolverhampton," he said.
The response from individuals made him believe this was possible.
"The quantity of people that signed the petition has actually took my breath away. The assistance for this sport is quite fantastic," he stated.
Mr Van it would be an "immense" blow if it didn't happen, however added he was going to be favorable and they had the rest of this year to look for a website.
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