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Undated photo of banger racing at Ringwood.

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

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] In 2021, a fireworks display at the raceway on Bonfire Night caused a truck fire to send projectiles into a crowd. No injuries were reported.[3]

Future

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

Future development of the site is pending council approval.[4] A retirement community is planned to be built.[5] Consultation for redevelopment began in October 2021.[6]

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. ↑ March, Chris (8 November 2021). "Spectators slam 'shambles' Ringwood Raceway firework event at Matchams after truck blaze sends projectiles into crowd". Lymington Times.
  4. ↑ "'They'll have nowhere to go': Raceway director saddened by expected closure". Salisbury Journal. Retrieved 2023-04-26.
  5. ↑ "Future of Ringwood raceway hangs in the balance as officers review plans". Bournemouth Echo. Retrieved 2023-04-26.
  6. ↑ "Public consultation draws polarising response on major retirement village plans". Bournemouth Echo. Retrieved 2023-04-26.

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