Not just a 700m straight track but an enclosed indoor one, a track with moveable boxes hosting 5 different distances.

Enclosed in a large shed? Well when you think about it a straight track is narrow and wouldn't be too hard to cover,either end particularly the finishing post would need opening out but still under cover to cater for all on course participants,they would watch most of the race on a big screen.

Just like the other 98% of people watching and punting on the race would, and watch they would with a spider cam trailing closely behind the field and numerous fixed cameras along the way.

The enclosed track could be climate controlled to an extent using those massive ceiling fans just like the ones you see in warehouses eg Bunnings at a cost no doubt.

Cost well here's the clincher the track would be constructed to best harness the use of solar panels 700m of them and Tesla batteries to store energy to provide power to climate control our track and our sound proof race to race kennels (12 separated soundproof kennels).When we aren't racing the track is creating an income paying for itself and putting power back into the loop.

No more corner starts, less injuries, state of the art coverage and a self sustainable track with dual incomes.

Let's get with the times people and move forward just a thought but I think it's the way to go.

Indoor arena with all the bells & whistle has promise.

700 metres would be too much.

500 metres would be MAXIMUM but hardly ever used.

300m & 400m starts YES..if it was a "Flat track".

Food for thought.

That's easy Jamie.

Build the kennel block next to the 700m boxes (which is situated near the bar) & get the missus to catch & bring em back on the fully unclosed "Airconditioned Sleigh ride Trialer"...on rails.

Hahaha,,, very good Trevor.
At 5 foot 10, do I get out to the 300 boxes?

I reckon there would be a lot of 120m races....

If you can prove your height is pre-existing and submit to a Human Growth Hormone swab which proves negative then I'm sure they'll write a new rule for you to step up to the 300 boxes.

Every winner makes you walk a bit taller Sandro.
I'm expecting to be over 6 foot by the end of the year.

This bloke would handle a walk to the 1600m boxes, no probs.

Have a look at some of the stuff on Kurts facebook page.
He's a fantastic ambassador for our sport.

I've been to Healsville a couple of times and loved it, dogs chase up the straight good. There will always be circle tracks for you and the other 15-20 people who are there to watch who are not financially linked to the race day.

Your comparing test cricket to a 30 sec greyhound race
F~^k me
Like I said c yas in another 6 mths
The dribble hasnt changed
Ps . Sorry Simon you are correct and its a fantastic idea , you are great

It's a straight track with a roof on it not underwater dog wrestling.

It's only a discussion mate chill out.

Your right Simon it was a discussion, all I said was IMOP it could be questionable !
And gave reasons why
You then thought sarcasm was needed in pointing out keeping tradition doesnt work but yet suggested I was right ????
That my friend is sarcasm ..... you then pointed out test cricket was tweeked
They had to , no one was watching it
AFLX ???? Wow , how long has that been running .... is this a gimmick or copy from their counterparts NRL sevens
Competitions where you can count on one hand where the real stars of the game even turn up !
Fair dinkum are you on drugs ?
Healesville straight track 350 mtr .... yes great,but bit different to doubling that distance , example in another code is a 1200 sprint up Flemington straight , so could they double that distance and run the Caulfield cup in a straight line ?
Answer ..... no !
And who are the 15-20 Poeple that have no financial link to race day that turn up ?
Its hard enough to get Poeple to the track who have invested their hard earn for years , do Poeple just go to watch do they ?? Am I one of them am I Simon ??
You have no idea
Greyhound on stats for interest in tab betting is the only code out of the 3 that is on the improve ! Even after the ban debacle , last time I checked
We dont need tweeking if thats what u call introducing 1klm straight tracks with sunroofs and solar panals , tweaking haha wow
See that Simon thats sarcasm too
I hear Shane Warnes into wind turbines , maybe you could get him to get involved with Ricky Ponting and bring some wind turbines to power the bunny !

Again (discussing) ..... IMOP and 95% of others involved in greyhounds whether it be owner trainer rearer Breeder ..... ?? We all agree and hate the 400s and 600s
Dont need to reinvent the wheel , just shift 2 sets of boxes and pay much needed attention to the materials used in the actual surface !!
If u disagree with this Simon you (FINANCIALLY LINKED) would be in the minority
Keep your sarcasm when the sun dont shine .... relax mate

Ps just watched Fanta bale rip past front runner champagne sally around the last turn in the zoom top !
It was awesome !!!!!,!, actually yeh your right Simon , take that away and we will all watch greyhounds that resemble somewhat of a mechanical machine plodding up a straight line ..... mmmmm