A group of Swindon Speedway fans are continuing their campaign for the return of the sport.

Swindon Needs Speedway have met with both local MPs Heidi Alexander and Will Stone to highlight just how important the sport is to the people of Swindon.

A similar session is also scheduled with Swindon Borough Council Leader Jim Robbins in the next few weeks.

Swindon Needs Speedway’s e-petition has closed after amounting to over 2,000 signatures and the petition asks the local authority to explore and support options for Speedway’s return after Swindon has not been able to compete in Speedway since 2019.

The petition is scheduled to be debated in a forthcoming Full Council Meeting.

A Swindon Needs Speedway spokesman said "We continue to work hard to keep as many doors open as possible to get our beloved Robins back on track. It's fantastic to know our desire is shared by our MP's and swathes of the local and speedway communities alike.

"We are also looking forward to promised engagement with Swindon Motorsports' representatives, once their Studley Grange proposals develop further."

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