Manchester’s National Speedway Stadium, home of the Belle Vue Aces, has evolved tremendously since the first of its steel columns were installed on Kirkmanshulme Lane roughly four weeks ago. As of this afternoon the first of three “passes” on the grandstand was completed and now that most of its skeleton is in place, the next stages of construction can begin. Club bosses were even more delighted to learn that the installation of the first units of pre-cast concrete had also commenced on G-Block, towards the east of the site. CEO David Gordon said: “This is a significant moment, seeing the framework of the grandstand close to completion and the concrete terracing starting to arrive on site. “It’s fantastic to be able to gauge where the seats will be and you can really start to envisage the excitement of The Grand Opening meeting in March next year. This is history in the making! “Tickets for the GOM continue to be in high demand and we’ve no doubt, even at this stage, that the event will be a complete sell-out and a thrilling night to remember.” To coincide with this historic moment, the club intends to run a “Site Open Day” on Sunday 19th July, where fans can visit the site and view progress on the stadium from close quarters. In addition to purchasing tickets for the GOM, fans will also have the opportunity to get involved with the club’s revitalised “Buy A Brick” initiative and sign up for Belle Vue 500 membership. More information about this event will be communicated in due course.