Fans of speedway are celebrating as the sport is set to return to Oxford Stadium for the first time since 2007.
Oxford Cheetahs will make their long-awaited return to the track next year, and compete in the British Speedway Championship, subject to approval from British Speedway.
Following years of uncertainty, businessman Kevin Boothby secured a ten-year lease at the Sandy Lane site in June.
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Discussions are being held with ‘multiple high profile international riders’ who used to compete at Grand Prix level.
Former rider Jamie Courtney has been appointed by Oxford Stadium manager Boothby as promoter of Oxford Speedway.
Mr Courtney, who raced for Oxford in 2004 and 2005, said: “Firstly, we must thank every person involved in the successful campaign to bring speedway back to Oxford.
“Without their tireless work over the past 14 years and commitment to keeping the Cheetahs name alive, it would be very difficult to be in the position we are now.
“We know what speedway means to people in Oxfordshire and we are determined to make everybody proud and put speedway back on the map.
“We’ve got big plans to make Oxford Speedway a community club where everyone is welcome.
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“We’ll be making more announcements this year including signings, but right now it gives me great pleasure to tell Oxford Speedway supporters that they’ve got their club back.”
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