Ringwood Raceway

The Ringwood Raceway (formerly known as Matcham Park Stadium) was a raceway in Ringwood, Hampshire, England.

Undated photo of banger racing at Ringwood.

History

For many years the raceway was used for banger racing, until its closure in 2022.[1] The site had been in use since the 1950s.[2]

Future
Matcham's Park at the northern edge of the raceway.

Future development of the site is pending council approval.[3] A retirement community is planned to be built.[4] Consultation for redevelopment began in October 2021.[5]

References
  1. "Cars shown chequered flag for the last time as Ringwood Raceway closes its doors". Bournemouth Echo. Retrieved 2023-04-26.
  2. ""Truly saddened": raceway to host final events this summer amid plans for site". Bournemouth Echo. Retrieved 2023-04-26.
  3. "'They'll have nowhere to go': Raceway director saddened by expected closure". Salisbury Journal. Retrieved 2023-04-26.
  4. "Future of Ringwood raceway hangs in the balance as officers review plans". Bournemouth Echo. Retrieved 2023-04-26.
  5. "Public consultation draws polarising response on major retirement village plans". Bournemouth Echo. Retrieved 2023-04-26.

See also
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