Belle Vue Speedway Announces Time Out from National Development League After a Decade of Competition
After ten consecutive seasons competing in the National Development League (NDL) at the National Speedway Stadium, Belle Vue Speedway has made the difficult decision to step away from the third tier of British Speedway for the 2026 season.
The Belle Vue JR Ashworth & Sons Colts have been proud participants in the NDL for more than a decade, establishing themselves as strong competitors and playing a significant role in the development of young riders. Throughout this period, the club has enjoyed considerable success while remaining firmly committed to its core mission: providing aspiring riders with opportunities to develop their skills, gain valuable race experience, and progress within the sport.
While Belle Vue Speedway will not contest the NDL in 2026, this decision does not mark an end to youth or development racing in Manchester. The club remains fully dedicated to nurturing the next generation of speedway talent.
Belle Vue CEO Mark Lemon commented:
“Belle Vue Speedway has a long-standing reputation for supporting youth and development racing. Although we will not be competing in the National Development League in 2026, our commitment to young riders remains as strong as ever.
Our focus will now shift towards strengthening and expanding the Belle Vue JR Ashworth & Sons Colts Academy. This will include developing new events and opportunities for young riders, as well as offering local children the chance to experience speedway for the first time at the National Speedway Stadium.
Belle Vue remains fully committed to nurturing British speedway talent and ensuring that Manchester continues to play a vital role in the future of the sport.”
Further details regarding the club’s youth and academy programmes will be announced in due course.