Brown ready to step down from Mildenhall.

Dingle Brown may quit as promoter at Mildenhall in an effort to keep the club in the Conference League.

He disclosed today there had been approaches from two interested parties, who were keen to take charge despite the major problem presented by new track regulations.

Brown, who has run the club for six years, said he doubted whether he had the time or the resources to cope with the new Speedway Control Board safety rules.

"It means bringing the wooden safety fence in two metres at the bends which would spoil the racing," he said, "or possibly using one of the new airbag
fences which cost ?300 a meeting to hire and a full day to install.

"It is already a huge task getting West Row prepared for a speedway match as we adapt the stockcar circuit. And also at the moment much of my attention is being taken by a family illness."

Brown registered Mildenhall's intent to run this season on the League's deadline day this week, but stressed it was "conditional."

"I wanted to keep the Fen Tigers in with a chance of racing," he said, "but I had to point out my promoting would depend on a favourable outcome to the problem concerning the track regulations.

"But there has been no indication yet from the speedway authorities that we might get any leeway. Two people have contacted me, one of them an experienced speedway promoter, and one of them said they would want me to stay on as general manager".

"I won't be making any decision though until I have a meeting with the stadium owner Terry Waters on Tuesday. I can't believe the Conference League would want to lose a track like Mildenhall, which has such a good reputation and facilities."

Meanwhile, the supporters are rallying around. Neil Weston said: "We are trying to raise funds and I would like to appeal to everyone interested in the Fen Tigers, especially local businesses, to get involved to help save
our club."

Other fans are urging a letter and e-mail campaign to persuade the British Speedway Promoters' Association and Speedway Control Board to inspect the circuit, which has one of the best safety records in the sport.