SPEEDWAY is tonight set to make a sensational return to Oxford Stadium after a 15-year absence.

Oxford Cheetahs welcome Scunthorpe Scorpions tonight at 7.30pm, for what promises to be an emotional affair for fans.

Racing hasn’t taken place at the Sandy Lane venue since 2007, with the Cheetahs set to make their long-awaited return to the track in the British Speedway Championship.

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Key dates

June 2021: Businessman Kevin Boothby secures a ten-year lease from stadium owners Galliard Homes

November 2021: Official confirmation that speedway would return to Oxford Stadium, before seven-time British champion Scott Nicholls was unveiled as Cheetahs captain

January 2022: The Cheetahs complete their squad with the final two signings of Josh MacDonald and Dillon Ruml. Days later, three-time world champion Jason Crump was unveiled as manager

April 2022: Development side Oxford Chargers begin a new era with a 50-40 defeat at Berwick Bullets

Read more: Oxford Stadium MD Kevin Boothby on the return of speedway

Are there any tickets left?

Tonight’s meeting is a sell-out, with no tickets available to buy. The inside of the stadium is still undergoing finishing touches, so it won’t be a 2,500 capacity, however all 2,000 tickets for tonight have sold.

Over half the tickets for the meeting with Poole Pirates on April 20 have sold, with the fixture expected to also be a sell-out.

Where is it?

Oxford Stadium in Sandy Lane, Cowley, has undergone an extensive refurbishment in recent months.

Oxford Mail: How the stadium looked in January 2015. Picture: Richard CaveHow the stadium looked in January 2015. Picture: Richard Cave

Oxford Mail: And how it looked a year later. Picture: David FlemingAnd how it looked a year later. Picture: David Fleming

Oxford Mail: Campaigners have regularly called to save the stadium. Picture: Richard CaveCampaigners have regularly called to save the stadium. Picture: Richard Cave

Oxford Mail: How Oxford Stadium looked in November, prior to the revampHow Oxford Stadium looked in November, prior to the revamp

Oxford Mail: Oxford Cheetahs in action at the revamped Oxford Stadium during a practice event. Picture: Steve EdmundsOxford Cheetahs in action at the revamped Oxford Stadium during a practice event. Picture: Steve Edmunds

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