With a 500cc engine attached to a motorcycle with no brakes and no gears, speedway is motorsport at its rawest.
Four riders competing over four pulsating laps on bikes powered by methanol with every twist happening in front of your very eyes.
After a 15-year absence, speedway returned to Oxford in April 2022 with the world-famous Cheetahs competing in the Championship while the Chargers race in the National League.
Never attended a speedway meeting? Here, we consider five reasons why you should be trackside in 2022 and experience the fastest sport in town!
No holds barred racing
Every speedway meeting consists of 15 action-packed races – known as ‘heats’ – where riders complete four laps of Oxford Stadium’s shale-based track in an anti-clockwise direction.
Bikes accelerate from the start faster than a Formula One car and reach speeds of up to 60mph by power sliding around corners. Grip generated on the track’s outside line creates fast and furious racing with riders swapping places frequently in the battle for the lead.
Don’t take your eyes off the action at any moment because you can be guaranteed you’ll miss that crucial overtake or bunched first turn!
Support the historic Cheetahs
Oxford Cheetahs is one of world speedway’s most famous club’s.
Founded in 1939, the club has won the British League on five occasions and been home to the sport’s most legendary riders, including Hans Nielsen, Greg Hancock and the late Simon Wigg.
These days, the Cheetahs are managed by three-times world speedway champion Jason Crump and captained by seven-times British Champion Scott Nicholls.
Meet the stars of the shale
Win, lose or draw, our riders and members of management are always happy to engage with supporters.
It’s why our pits bay positioned on the backstraight is open to all members of the public from 5.30pm until 6.30pm on race nights.
Ever fancied meeting your speedway hero and having your picture taken? It couldn’t be more straight forward at Oxford Stadium.
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Something for everyone
Speedway is a family-friendly sport and suitable for all generations.
For the younger ones, let them get up close and personal to the action by watching the racing from our grandstand terrace.
If you’re looking for a bite to eat or drink, look no further than our Savana Bar and Restaurant or one of our pop-up food outlets that are onsite for every speedway meeting.
Maybe, you want to celebrate a personal occasion or host clients in our Collaborative Engineering Services sponsored Executive Suites. Don’t delay book your tickets today!
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The noise and smell
Ask anyone that has attended speedway at Oxford Stadium already – the noise and smell generated from the bikes is indescribable!
It contributes to a truly unique sporting experience unlike any other. Speedway is motorsport unlocked to its true potential.
Racing at Oxford Stadium happens on Wednesday nights between April and September with the first race starting at 7.30pm and the average meeting concluding by 9.15pm.
Support Oxford Stadium, support Oxford Cheetahs and Chargers, support British Speedway!
