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The point about London being a town full of non English is to be blunt one of interest, The vast majority of ethnic minority folk are not historically the slightest bit interested in anything motorsport orientated, whereas if the city was a little more how can we say English, then perhaps there would be more support.
The ONLY reason there is still oval racing there at all is because there is still a promoter operating in the area, Spedeworth. But, they have invested heavily in Ipswich, a stadium that can house more fans, is not in a largely built up area and is a far better venue for hosting big meetings with parking and access. Wimbo is dying and not theirs so why spend.
Wimbledon is a dinosaur of an age that does not exist anymore (tracks in cities), and yes it is sad but to be honest if I was on the council and someone wanted to build 600 houses there or keep the stadium open I would close it in an instant, stub out the football pitch and build even more houses or flats, they are far more needed in London areas than anything sports related (Olympics take note), of which there are countless venues within a 10 or 15 miles.
If it wasn't for Spedeworth, racing would have stopped there years ago, and is only really a part time thing in the winter anyway, as it can't be sustained the rest of the year as it used to be even a few years ago, even Spedeworth ahve moved away to venues like Aldershot, Eastbourne and Yarmouth more now.
Odsal is different, the track is still there by and large and the area surrounding is probably the same as it was in the late 90's, sadly rugby league got in there and dumped the short oval folk, and despite lots of hot air, it's never going to happen there as a venue until Bulls are kicked out and that is not likely despite them going to the wall various times.
Move on, Coventry are trying to secure a new venue, but imagine the hurdles!
The best places for one are North East, Wales and perhaps remote parts of Norfolk or the East where there are less people, you are unlikely to EVER get planning permission for a track in a built up area, that is a simple fact these days, unless you can attract kids or something and its quiet and not polluting, all things motorsport is not good at.
Kings Lynn have to jump through hoops and they are on an industrial estate next to a giant paper factory, but because the the dust they are STILL bound by time limits and have to over water the track etc.
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