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1994 British League Division Two Season
The 1994 British League Division Two season was contested as the second division of Speedway in the United Kingdom. The British League Divisions 2 and 3 were disbanded after this season and did not return until 1997. An Academy League was introduced. Summary The title was won by the Glasgow Tigers. Final table Leading averages British League Division Two Knockout Cup The 1994 British League Division Two Knockout Cup was the 27th edition of the Knockout Cup for tier two teams. Glasgow Tigers were the winners of the competition for the second successive year. First Round Quarter Finals Semi Finals Final First leg Second leg Glasgow were declared Knockout Cup Champions, winning on aggregate 101–91. See also * List of United Kingdom Speedway League Champions *Knockout Cup (speedway) Knockout Cup (sometimes referred to as the KO Cup) is a type of British motorcycle speedway competition, examples of which have run annually since 1929. Each tier of British Speedway has ... [...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] |
Peterborough Panthers
The Peterborough Panthers are a British speedway team based in Peterborough, England. They are three times champions of the United Kingdom, winning the highest level league in 1999, 2006 and 2021. History 1970–1994 The Panthers inaugural season was in the 1970 British League Division Two season in which they finished in 10th place. The team spent 25 consecutive seasons in Division 2 (British League Division 2 and the National League). Their best finish was winning the Division 2 title and Knockout Cup during the 1992 British League Division Two season. 1995–2013 The 1995 Premier League speedway season resulted in the merger of both divisions, meaning that the Panthers competed in the top division for the first time. The team dropped down a division in 1998, which brought immediate success, winning the 1998 Premier League speedway season. The following season they went up to the Elite League (Div 1) and completely rebuilt their team for the season. They brought in three A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Powderhall Stadium
Powderhall Stadium formerly the Powderhall Grounds was a greyhound racing track in Edinburgh, Scotland. It was located on Beaverhall Road, in the Powderhall ( Broughton) area of northern Edinburgh, beside the Water of Leith. The track closed in 1995 and the site is now a housing estate. Origins The Powderhall Grounds was built in 1869 and gained fame for being the place where Olympian Eric Liddell, portrayed in Chariots of Fire, trained in the 1920s. The stadium was converted for greyhound racing (opening on 3 August 1927) and football one year later, in 1928, when it hosted the original Edinburgh City football team. Greyhound racing Pre WWII history When opened in 1927 the track had easy bends and long straights and over 10,000 attended the first meeting. The first race, the Leith Stakes was won by Eager Hands in 30.70 over 500 yards. The Greyhound Racing Association (GRA) acquired Powderhall becoming one of 19 GRA tracks at the time. The kennels were built on the west side ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Coles (speedway Rider)
Michael Timothy Coles (born 11 August 1965 in Exeter, England), is a former international motorcycle speedway rider from England. Career Coles rode for a number of teams including Exeter Falcons, Edinburgh Monarchs and ended his career after riding with the Glasgow Tigers in the Premier League. In 1993, he helped Edinburgh win the Fours Championship during the 1993 British League Division Two season. Coles represented England at test level. Personal life Michael Coles is the father of professional rider Connor Coles Connor Coles (born 7 September 1994) is a speedway rider from England. Speedway career Coles began his speedway career riding for Rye House Raiders during the 2012 National League speedway season and then moved to Kent Kings for the 2013 Nati ... and the son of former rider Bob Coles. References {{DEFAULTSORT:Coles, Michael Timothy 1965 births Living people British speedway riders English motorcycle racers Sportspeople from Exeter Belle Vue ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mark Thorpe
Mark Thorpe (born 26 March 1969) is a former speedway rider from New Zealand. Speedway career Thorpe is a three times champion of New Zealand, winning the New Zealand Championship in 1993, 1994 and 1996. He rode in the top tier of British Speedway from 1989 until 1996, riding primarily for the Newcastle Diamonds. World Final appearances World Pairs Championship * 1992 - Lonigo, Pista Speedway (with Mitch Shirra / David Bargh David Andrew Bargh (born 14 March 1962) is a former speedway rider from New Zealand. Speedway career Bargh is a four times champion of New Zealand, winning the New Zealand Championship in 1986, 1987, 1991 and 2000. He was runner up in the E ...) - 6th - 14pts References 1969 births Living people New Zealand speedway riders Newcastle Diamonds riders {{Speedway-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Martin Dixon (speedway Rider)
Martin Dixon (born 30 May 1961) is a former motorcycle speedway rider from England. Speedway career Dixon rode in the top tier of British Speedway from 1977 to 2002, riding for various clubs. In 1985, he helped the Middlesbrough Tigers win the Fours Championship during the 1985 National League season. The following season, in 1986, he helped the Middlesbrough win the Fours Championship again, during the 1986 National League season. He reached the final of the British Speedway Championship in 1995. In 1997, he won the Premier League Pairs Championship partnering Carl Stonehewer, while riding for Long Eaton Invaders, during the 1997 Premier League speedway season. He was also part of the Long Eaton four that won the Premier League Four-Team Championship, which was held on 3 August 1997, at the East of England Arena The East of England Showground is a large showground area (667,731sqm) located on East of England Way in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, England. The Showground ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zdeněk Tesař
Zdeněk Tesař (born 30 July 1964) is a former speedway rider from the Czech Republic. Speedway career He reached two Speedway World Championship finals in 1990 and 1992. He won the 1995 Czech Republic Individual Speedway Championship. He rode in the top tier of British Speedway riding for Belle Vue Aces, Ipswich Witches and Peterborough Panthers from 1991 until 2002. World Final appearances Individual World Championship * 1990 - Bradford, Odsal Stadium - 13th - 2pts * 1992 - Wrocław, Olympic Stadium - 15th - 5pts World Pairs Championship * 1989 - Leszno, Alfred Smoczyk Stadium (with Bohumil Brhel) - 7th - 25pts * 1991 - Poznań, Olimpia Poznań Stadium (with Roman Matoušek and Bohumil Brhel Bohumil "Bo" Brhel is a Czech speedway rider and he won the 2001 Individual European Champion title. He won the Czechoslovakian title on six occasions Career World Final Appearances * 1989 - Munich, Olympic Stadium - 16th - 1pt *1994 - Voje ...) - 5th 18pts References ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Róbert Nagy (speedway Rider)
Róbert Nagy (born 28 April 1967''Świat Żużla'', No 2 (75) / 2008, page 24, ) is a Hungarian former motorcycle speedway rider who was a member of Hungary's national team. He is also a four times Hungarian national champion. References See also * Hungary national speedway team The Hungary national speedway team are motorcycle speedway national team from Hungary. They were 3rd in 2006 European Pairs Speedway Championship. 2008 Team Squad Speedway World Cup Riders European Pairs Championship Team U ... 1967 births Living people Hungarian speedway riders Sportspeople from Szeged {{speedway-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Walsh (speedway Rider)
David Michael Walsh (born 29 August 1963) is a former international speedway rider from England. Speedway career Walsh reached the final of the British Speedway Championship The British Speedway Championship is an annual motorcycle speedway competition open to British national speedway riders. The winner of the event becomes the British Speedway Champion. History Inaugurated in 1961 as a qualifying round of the Spe ... on three occasions in 1995, 1996 and 1997. He rode in the top tier of British Speedway from 1983 to 2001, riding for various clubs. References Living people 1963 births British speedway riders Berwick Bandits riders Bradford Dukes riders Coventry Bees riders Cradley Heathens riders Ellesmere Port Gunners riders Glasgow Tigers riders Hull Vikings riders Middlesbrough Bears riders Newcastle Diamonds riders Sheffield Tigers riders Stoke Potters riders {{Speedway-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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 clubs. In 1984, he won the National League Pairs, partnering Tom Owen for the Stoke Potters, during the 1984 National League season. In 1987, he finished runner-up in the National League Riders' Championship. He was regarded as one of the leading National League riders at the time, consistently finishing in the top ten averages. In 1989, he won the National League Pairs for the second time, partnering Eric Monaghan for Stoke, during the 1989 National League season The National League was the second tier of British speedway racing in 1989. Summary The champions that year were Poole Pirates. Final table National League Knockout Cup The 1989 National League Knockout Cup was the 22nd edition of the Knockou .... References Living people 1960 births British speedway ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tony Olsson
John Tony Olsson (born 13 March 1965 in Visby, Sweden) is a former international motorcycle speedway rider. He was a member of the Sweden speedway team when they finished third in the 1988 and 1989 World Team Cup finals. He also represented his country at Test level. Career Born on the Norland Island Gotland, Tony Olsson began his career with the club Bysarna. In 1982 he made his debut for the senior team and already 1983 he won Rider of the season. He twice finished runner-up in the Swedish Under-21 Championship in 1984 and 1985. One year later in 1986, Olsson finished runner-up in the World Under-21 Championship, despite suffering an engine failure in one heat. In 1988 he played a huge part in Bysarna becoming Swedish champions. The same year he won the Swedish Pairs Championship with former World Champion Per Jonsson. In 1991 he won it again with Dennis Löfqvist. In 1989 Olsson became the only Swedish rider to qualify for the World Final in Munich. In the only World Final of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Exeter Falcons
The Exeter Falcons were a speedway team based in the city of Exeter. The Falcons operated from 1947 to 2005 at the County Ground Stadium in Exeter. History In 1947, the Falcons competed in a league for the first time when they finished fourth during the 1947 Speedway National League Division Three. The following season they won the 1948 Speedway National League Division Three. The next success came in 1951 when the club won the Division 3 National Trophy. After a five year absence the team returned to league action in the 1961 Provincial Speedway League and the following year won the 1962 Provincial League Knockout Cup. In 1973, the club signed New Zealander Ivan Mauger, a multiple world champion who would lead the club from 1973 to 1977 and bring Exeter their greatest success to date, when winning the 1974 British League title. In 1995 and 1996, the club ran a junior side called the Devon Demons. The Demons reappeared in 2014 as the junior side for the Plymouth Gladiato ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
