Speedway and stock car lovers have geared up their campaign to bring motorsports back to Brandon Stadium after a ten year absence.

They are urging people to get behind the campaign, which they say has reached a “critical moment”.

Rugby Borough Council's draft local plan supports proposals to bring Brandon Stadium back into use for speedway and other motorsports.

Campaigners are asking people to write in to support the Local Plan, which is currently in a six week consultation phase before it is submitted to the government.

Jeff Davies, of Save Coventry Speedway and Stox (SCS) said 1,400 have responded in two weeks.

He said: “With every step, we get closer to seeing speedway and stock car returns to Brandon.

"We are on the cusp and it will be a fantastic boost for the sports and the local community if we can make it happen.”

The stadium closed in 2016 when Coventry Bees stopped racing. Brandon Estates – the stadium’s owners - planned to build 124 homes and a football pitch on the site. The plans were first rejected by Rugby Borough Council in 2022. A further appeal saw the plans rejected in January 2024.

The new Local Plan strengthens protection against residential development.

Jeff said: "We cannot stress enough this is another critical moment in the campaign, and every expression of support is really important, whether you were one of the original 1,530 respondents or are able to offer support at this stage having not done so before.”

He is inviting people to email [email protected] stating support for Policy W1B. Submissions must include full name and postal address and be sent by February 28.