Glasgow Speedway

Very very hospitable people fantastic stadium cheap family trip exciting and the smell is lovely worth a trip

The most hospitable people I’ve worked with in a long time. Rightly proud of their fantastic venue.

One of Glasgows best kept secrets the Tigers have been part of the city since 1946. The fastest family fun in town is set for a major relaunch this year with new owners spending over 1 million in providing a team and stadium the city can be proud of.
Season starts end of March 3pm every Sunday.
Bored of doing the same old thing every weekend?
Give the high octane thrills and spills of speedway a go.

I love speedway. It has preserved the atmosphere of old fashioned sport, with friendly fans, a strong sense of connection between supporters and riders, and a cheerful, slightly down-​at-​heels atmosphere. The Tigers aren’t one of speedway’s great teams, but they have some top quality riders and the racing is generally tight and exciting.
There’s a bar, cheap snacks, a stall filled with racing memorabilia, but the racing is at the centre of the entertainment. Try standing by the starting gate to get the full-​throttle excitement, although I prefer the third bend, where it is easier to catch the entire race. Don’t watch from the bar though: the fences hide about half of the track.
Far from the sectarian intensity of football, speedway does offer plenty of drama and danger.

I came here with a young friend, and I felt like I had found a part of Glasweigan life I had never seen before.
For those who don’t know, this is the home stadium of The Glasgow Tigers motorbike racing team. It replaced the old dog track, and from the size of the place, you can tell it used to race dogs. The clientelle also give that impression, but whilst the place has the vibe of a gamblers dream, it also has the vibe of a family friendly day out. There were loads of families with young kids, all trussed up in Glasgow Tiger gear, shouting for their favourite riders with an infectious excitment.
And you can see why when the riders started racing — it really is exciting to watch — short snappy races, the engines loud enough to deafen the audience. Stand back though — if you get too close you get hit by sand spray as they turn wide corners on the circular track.
My young friend absolutely loved it, and I couldn’t recommend it as a good weekend day out to entertain the kids more. For the adults, it’s great for a flutter, and for just the atmosphere of the place. Slightly seedy but friendly and comfortable. Suits Glasgow down to the ground.