The Canberra

Bulls Speedway

Team1980-88

[L] Jenny Burdfield, Gareth Walker, Karan Walker

[R] Jenny gets Jim psyched up

[L] Wayne Martin, Kevin King

[R] Steve Kurtz, Jim Burdfield, Mick Hayes, Wayne Arkinstall

Ray Dole (3rd), Jim Burdfield (1st), Tony Abson (2nd)

Left: British stars Michael Lee and Nigel Boocock.Below: Internationals including Bobby Schwarz, Dennis Sigalos and Peter Collins

Is the Editor trying to be funny?

Harvey McGrath [R] Jason Neiberding [W] Jason Neiberding, Ricky Paivinen, Harvey McGrath Mick Donnelly

Tony Glennon Scott Humphries Steven Mesic

Jason Neiberding, Scott Humphries Lloyd Richards?, Steven Mesic John Walker

Oldies, but still goodies…..

Possible New Speedway Track

John & Karan WalkerInitiators of the original Canberra Bulls

Terry PooleFormer Australian Short-circuit ChampionFather of Grand Prix rider Mick PooleConstructor and Promoter of Gosford Speedway

Introducing Ourselves

We identified the Canberra Greyhound Stadium as ideal for Speedway.

We contacted the Canberra Greyhound Club and have been corresponding with them on the conditions under which they would be prepared to permit the construction of a Speedway Track inside their dog track and conduct of race meetings.

No commitment has been made, but they currently appear willing to consider the idea, subject to measures being taken to protect the dog track from damage, and subject to the agreement of a stadium hire fee.

The Story So Far… part 1

We identified the main cost elements:400 cu.mtrs decomposed granite for track, plus other track construction costs400 mtrs of wire fencing, support posts and kick-boards, plus construction costsAdditional track lighting, wiring and installationPlastic sheeting to cover the dog track during speedway meetingStarting gates, red track lights etc

The total estimated cost is around $50,000.

We met the ACT Government Events and Venues people, in charge of the ACT Motorsports Fund (newly announced).

They indicated good prospects of funding, though it may be on a $ for $ basis.

The Story So Far… part 2

1. Need to finalise agreement with the Canberra Greyhound Club (letter of intent?)

2. Need to prepare an application for funding from the ACT Motorsports Fund:

• form the Canberra Bulls Speedway Club as an incorporated association, (required for funding);

• prepare a business plan, (required for funding);

3. Need to affiliate with MA/MNSW/MV.

The Next Steps

1. Agree to re-form the Club, as an incorporated association in the ACT.

2. Enrol Founder Members3. Elect an interim Committee:

• President• Secretary• Treasurer• Public Officer• Others

4. Task the interim Committee5. Set date/time/place of next meeting6. Other business

Agenda for tonight