Local student speaks out on demise of Ballymena Raceway

SIR - As an 18 year girl, studying electrical engineering, I think it a real disgrace that Ballymena Council is trying to shut down Ballymena Raceway.
By The Newsroom
Published 18th Mar 2010, 12:11 BST
Updated 22nd Mar 2010, 07:40 BST

The raceway is, I believe, a valued part of Ballymena town, when the racing season is on it brings business to local petrol station, chip shops and Chineses.

I can honestly say that the raceway keeps a lot of the young people which go to the racing out of the pubs on a Friday night.

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

I have met some of the nicest people and it even helped me in my career choice.

Ballymena on a Friday and Saturday night has little to offer, instead of drinking.

I really believe Ballymena would be losing out if it was shut down.

A lot of the local business sponsor drivers and it really is a family event, me, my dad and brother all go faithfully.

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

I have gone to Ballymena football matches and you can count on your fingers how many supporters there are.

At the racing on a normal night there would be hundred cars and drivers not including supporters.

I work locally and the racing in Ballymena means I can go after finishing work. The racing really bring friends and growing families together.

I really do think Ballymena are silly.

Yours, Heather Johnston

Related topics:Ballymena