NEW photos now in the galley - click below to see

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While the track isn't yet open we were given the chance to access the state of the track.

Nick

Dear All,

Yesterday Ivan and I met with Crystal Palace Management and the LDA to discus the future of the track.

 Ivan and I were also allowed access to the track to assess its state first hand.

 It was quite a long meeting (2 hours +) so I will just summarise the key points and then actions.

 Key points:

1. The contractors have finished
2. Crystal Palace Sports and the LDA are positive about the existance of the track and look forward to working with it
3. There is a concern about noise with respect to the local community and also the national centre itself
4. There are arrears of rent to be paid
5. There is damage to the track (e.g. timing loop has been cut, there are inadequate areas of repair) which h ...

I have been in contact with the evet manager at the sport centre and at present they are on target to reopen in April 2009.  The event manager has also issued me with dates when the track will be unavailable for use (when it reopens) which are as follows:-

Event                             Date
 
Tetrathlon                                 Saturday 25 April
Triathlon                & ...

The club recieved this message from Keiths sister:

My family and I would like to thanks everyone who has posted comments about Keith (Mr Chips) on your website. The comments have been a great comfort to us at this very difficult and devastating time.

I am trying to gather some pictures and memories of Keith and would be very grateful if this message could be posted on your site.

Please feel free to contact me on: please email any photos to MrSilly (mark at londonrcclub.com) change the at to an @. (I have Chrissies email and phone number if anyone needs it please pm or email me (mrsilly))

Thank you all for your support and for being so kind about my lovely brother.

Chrissie Parker
 
So please can we gathe ...

I know you will be all as sad as I am to hear the news that our fellow racer Keith Overton  (aka Mr Chips) has passed away.

Keith who has help manage the London Radio Car Club for many years will be a great loss to the club and missed by all.

Our condolences go out to his family at this sad time.

Rest in peace my friend.

The reason the track has had to temporarily close is due to the asbestos found in the building directly behind the track.

There is a contract for M&E refurbishment which started on 5th November 2007 and is to be completed by 27th June 2008.  These works do not affect the use of the track.

In October the LDA found out that there was large amounts of asbestos in the building, which they need to remove.  A separate contract was setup to remove the asbestos. The LDA need to confirm with me how long the asbestos contract is expected to run for, once this timescale as been confirmed a descision can be made on how we proceed forward.

the option are as follows:-

Keep the track shut until June 2008

Keep the track shut until t ...