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1975 New National League Season
The 1975 National League was contested as the second division/tier of Speedway in the United Kingdom when British League Division Two was renamed. It was subsequently named the National League. Summary The league increased by one team for the fourth season in a row despite the loss of three teams; the Barrow Bombers, Long Eaton Archers and Sunderland Gladiators. The latter closed for good. Four new teams entered; the Newcastle Diamonds and Crayford Kestrels both returned for their first seasons since 1970, while Mildenhall Fen Tigers and Paisley Lions both competed in their inaugural seasons. Birmingham Brummies, winners of the last British League Division Two, retained their title and were promoted to the British League for 1976. Birmingham won the league by 5 points despite losing their leading rider Phil Herne to Newport in division 1. Birmingham relied heavily on Arthur Browning, Alan Grahame and Keith White, improved performances by Ricky Day and Carl Askew and solid seas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Speedway British League Division Two
The British League Division Two was created in 1968 and was the second tier of speedway racing in the United Kingdom until the restructuring of British speedway in 1995. It was renamed the New National League in 1975 and the National League between 1976 and 1990. History After the formation of the British League in 1965, riders wanting to break into teams found it more difficult to do so. The idea of forming a second division was suggested and in 1968 the idea became a reality when ten teams formed the league. The ten teams were: Belle Vue Colts, Berwick Bandits, Canterbury Crusaders, Crayford Highwaymen, Middlesbrough Teessiders, Nelson Admirals, Plymouth Devils, Rayleigh Rockets, Reading Racers and the Weymouth Eagles. The league was renamed the New National League (to avoid confusion with the original National League) in 1975 after promoters of the Division Two tracks decided to form their own league after they became dissatisfied with the way the league was being run by the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paisley Lions
Paisley Lions were a motorcycle speedway team that participated in the British National League in 1975 and 1976.Bamford, R & Jarvis J.(2001). ''Homes of British Speedway''. The team was based at Love Street in Paisley, Scotland, home of St Mirren F.C.Henry, J. & Moultray, I. (2001). ''Speedway in Scotland''. History The club's colours were red and gold with a Rampant Lion. The first meeting (during which the Lions raced against Birmingham Brummies) was held on 5 April 1975 in front of a crowd of over six thousand people. Sid Sheldrick led the parade on the first meet leading a lion cub called Leo on a chain. The Lions did not enjoy a great deal of success, finishing fifteenth out of twenty clubs in the 1975 New National League season and sixteenth out of eighteen clubs in the 1976 National League season The 1976 National League was contested as the second division of Speedway in the United Kingdom having been renamed from the previous season's moniker of New National L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Berwick Bandits
The Berwick Bandits are a British speedway club, based in Berwick-upon-Tweed. They currently compete in the SGB Championship, racing at Shielfield Park, with home matches usually taking place on Saturday evenings. They also run a second team in the National Development League, known as the Berwick Bullets. History 1968–1981 Berwick have been operational in consecutive seasons from 1968 (as founder members of British League Division Two) through to the present day. From 1968 to 1980 they competed in division 2, either in the British League Division 2, or under the new name of the National League (NL). The team won their first honour during the 1980 National League season after winning the Division 2 Knockout Cup. In 1980, Berwick left Shielfield Park after a disagreement with the landlords Berwick Rangers FC. They raced their remaining fixtures as 'Nomads' including racing the second leg of the KO cup final at Brough Park Newcastle. In 1981 the Bandits were still homeless and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Workington Comets
The Workington Comets are a British speedway club, based in Workington, Cumbria, racing out of the Northside Training Track. The team previously operated from 1970 to 2018 and were based at Derwent Park Stadium which they shared with Workington Town Rugby League Football Club. They were closed at the end of the 2018 SGB Championship season, but re-opened in 2022 and competed in the 2023 National Development League speedway season. History 1970–1987 The team's inaugural league season was the 1970 British League Division Two season in which they finished in 11th place. The team spent 12 years in Division 2, finishing 2nd in 1973 and 3rd in 1976. The 1987 season saw Glasgow Tigers based at Derwent Park. However the team changed its name to Workington Tigers soon afterwards but held their last fixture against Stoke on 31 July. The team's results were expunged. It was the last season of speedway at Workington for 12 years. 1999–2018 Speedway returned in 1999 as Workington ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boston Barracudas
The Boston Barracudas were a speedway team that competed from 1970 to 1987 and again from 2000 to 2008. the team were based at Boston Sports Stadium in New Hammond Beck Road, Boston, Lincolnshire. History 1970–1987 The Boston Barracudas were founded mid-season in 1970 by Cyril Crane when the King's Lynn Starlets changed their name. The Barracudas finished the season in 13th place. The team continued to compete in the second division and during the 1973 British League Division Two season completed the league and cup double by finishing 1st in the league table and winning the Knockout Cup. From 1975 to 1987 (excluding 1985) they competed in the National League (the new name for division 2). During the 1987 season the team withdrew mid-season with the last fixture being a heavy home defeat to Eastbourne on 1 August 1987, the Barracudas results were expunged. 2000–2008 In 2000 the club was reformed as Boston Barracuda-Braves, and entered the Conference League but riding at Ki ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stoke Potters
The Stoke Potters previously the Hanley Potters were a British speedway team competing in the National League. As Stoke, the team raced at Loomer Road Stadium in Newcastle-under-Lyme. As Hanley Potters they raced from 1929 to 1963. History Hanley Potters were inaugural members of the 1929 Speedway English Dirt Track League but withdrew during the season and their results were expunged. They rode at the Sun Street Stadium in Hanley. In the late 1940s, early 1950s and the early 1960s, the club attracted crowds of over 12,000. Hanley won the National League Division Three and Div 3 National Trophy in 1949. The Sun Street track closed in 1963 after the greyhound stadium owners sold the site to a garage business. The team returned in 1972 riding at a new venue the Loomer Road Stadium; they were known for one season as Chesterton Potters. From 1973 to 1995 they competed mainly in the National League. In 1996, The team rode as the Cradley & Stoke Heathens, after the Cradley ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tom Owen (speedway Rider)
Tom Owen (born 19 June 1951) is a former motorcycle speedway rider from England. Speedway career Owen rode in the top two tiers of British Speedway from 1972 to 1987, riding for various clubs. He won the National League Pairs, partnering Brian Havelock for the Newcastle Diamonds during the 1975 New National League season. In 1975 and 1976, he finished second to his younger brother Joe Owen in the league averages. In 1976, he helped the Newcastle Diamonds win the treble of League, Knockout Cup and Fours Championship during the 1976 National League season. Tom then topped the averages for three consecutive years in 1977, 1978 and 1979 becoming arguably the National League's leading rider during the period. In 1984, he won the National League Pairs with Nigel Crabtree Nigel Crabtree (born 15 March 1960) is a former motorcycle speedway rider from England. Speedway career Crabtree rode in the top two tiers of British Speedway from 1977 to 1996, riding for various ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
George Major
George Major (born 26 October 1939) is a British former motorcycle speedway rider. Biography Born in Donnington, Oxfordshire,Hearn, Dan (2010)Speedway stars hold memorial reunion, ''Banbury Cake'', 9 October 2010, retrieved 2012-03-24 Major's first speedway experience was riding on a track built on a rubbish tip in his home town.Oakes, Peter & Mauger, Ivan (1976) ''Who's Who of World Speedway'', Studio Publications, , p. 79-80 He made his competitive debut in 1959 for Aldershot Shots in the Southern Area League. In the early 1960s he rode for Yarmouth Bloaters, Newcastle Diamonds, Neath Welsh Dragons, St Austell Gulls, and Norwich Stars before riding for his home town club, Oxford Cheetahs in 1963 and 1964. In 1964 he signed for Cradley Heathens, and was the team's top scorer in 1964 before riding with them in the first season of the British League the following year, in which he averaged over 7.5 points per match.Jones, Alan (2010) ''Speedway in Leicester: The Lions Roar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Hart (speedway Rider)
John Philip Hart (born 22 January 1941) is a former motorcycle speedway rider from England. Career Born in Birmingham, John Hart is the son of former rider and Birmingham promoter Phil "Tiger" Hart.Oakes, Peter & Mauger, Ivan (1976) ''Who's Who of World Speedway'', Studio Publications, , p. 56 After initially racing stock cars from 1959, he began his speedway career in 1960 with Stoke Potters. Hart was the last to ride on Birmingham's Perry Barr track (at the Alexander Sports Stadium) before it closed to speedway in 1960. , www.birminghambrummies.co, retrieved 2012-03-17 He moved to in 1961, the team that he would ride for in eight seasons over the cou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carl Askew
Carl Sydney Askew (born 19 November 1952 in Sydney, New South Wales) is a former motorcycle speedway rider and a drag bike rider from Australia. Career He rode in the United Kingdom for the Oxford Cheetahs in 1976 and 1978Bamford,R & Shailes,G (2007). "The Story of Oxford Speedway". and the Birmingham Brummies. Askew retired in October 1979. Askew worked as a mechanic for a short time in 1980, upon return to Australia from UK. Between 1981 and 1993, he worked as a sales rep selling motorcycle spares and accessories. From 1993 till 1994, Askew managed Fraser Motorcycles workshop, which is a company which imported Harley Davidson motorcycles to Australia. Askew operated his own bike shop between 1994 and 2000, then restored motorcycles until 2004. He has owned and run Southern Highlands Mower Centre since 2004. After he stopped racing in the UK, Askew rode for another couple of years in Australia. Ivan Mauger Ivan Gerald Mauger (4 October 1939 – 16 April 2018) was a N ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Keith White (speedway Rider)
Keith White (born 27 August 1958) is a former international speedway rider from England, who represented England at test level. Career White started his career with the Peterborough Panthers in the National League but started to show his promise whilst at the Crewe Kings. His form prompted the Leicester Lions to call on his services up in the British League. He was then signed on a full contract by the Hackney Hawks to ride full-time in the top flight in 1976. After four seasons with Hackney, in the last of which he won the London Riders' Championship,Belton, Brian (2003). ''Hammerin' Round''. Stroud: Tempus Publishing he moved on to the Coventry Bees as well as riding for the Milton Keynes Knights in the National League. He retired in 1990 after a poor start to the season (due to injuries) with the Long Eaton Invaders.Oakes, P (1991). ''1991 Speedway Yearbook''. Family His father Vic White Victor Harry White (born 20 May 1932) is a former Motorcycle speedway rider, pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alan Grahame
Alan William Grahame (5 February 1954 – 3 October 2021) was a British motorcycle speedway rider. Career Grahame was born at Kingstanding, Birmingham, in February 1954. He finished runner-up to his brother Andy Grahame in the 1982 British Speedway Championship, and qualified for the Speedway World Championship Final in 1984 as reserve and scored five points from two rides. During the final season of his career in 1994, he helped the Oxford Cheetahs win the Fours Championship during the 1994 British League Division Two season. He died at the age of 67 on 3 October 2021, from injuries sustained in a motocross racing crash the previous month. World Final Appearances * 1984 – Gothenburg, Ullevi Ullevi, sometimes known as Nya Ullevi (, ''New Ullevi''), is a multi-purpose stadium in Gothenburg, Sweden. It was built for the 1958 FIFA World Cup, but since then has also hosted the World Allround Speed Skating Championships six times; the ... – Reserve – 5pts Referen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
