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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] |
Boston Sports Stadium
The Boston Sports Stadium was a Greyhound racing in the United Kingdom, greyhound racing and Motorcycle speedway, speedway stadium on New Hammond Beck Road, Wyberton, near Boston, Lincolnshire, Boston, Lincolnshire. Origins The stadium was constructed near Wyberton House in an area known as Wyberton Fen. To the south was the New Hammond Beck Road and on its north side was the South Forty-Foot Drain. Greyhound racing Racing started on 1 June 1964 and was independent (not affiliated to the sports governing body the National Greyhound Racing Club). The circuit was described as a good galloping grass track with distances of 300 and 525 yards behind an inside Sumner hare system. Racing was held on Monday and Friday evenings at 7.30pm. Speedway Speedway took place from 21 March 1971 until 1 August 1987. Closure The greyhound track closed in 1983 followed by the speedway in 1987 before being demolished and making way for supermarkets. References {{Motorcycle speedway tracks ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1974 British League Division Two Season
The 1974 British League Division Two season was the second tier of motorcycle speedway in Great Britain. It was the final season of British League Division Two before it was renamed as the New National League. Summary The league was again expanded by one team from 18 to 19 teams. Weymouth Wizards were the new addition to the league, returning to action after five years out. Additionally there were two in and two out; Hull Vikings had moved up to the British League swapping places with Coatbridge Tigers and also swapping their top riders. Rayleigh Rockets closed down but the promotion, riders and nickname moved to Rye House. It was the first season of speedway at Rye House since the 1959 Southern Area League. There were a few changes of nicknames; the Chesterton Potters changed their team name to the Stoke Potters, Bradford became the Barons, Sunderland became the Stars and Long Eaton raced as the Archers. Birmingham Brummies won their first title, completing a league an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2001 Speedway Conference League
The 2001 Speedway Conference League was the third tier/division of British speedway. Summary The title was won by Sheffield Prowlers, the junior club belonging to the Sheffield Tigers. Final league table Conference League Knockout Cup The 2001 Conference League Knockout Cup was the fourth edition of the Knockout Cup for tier three teams. Somerset Rebels were the winners. First round Semi-finals Final Conference Trophy *final - Somerset Rebels 104 Boston Barracudas 75 Riders' Championship David Mason won the Riders' Championship. The final was held on 8 September at Rye House Stadium Rye House Stadium is a former greyhound racing and speedway venue in Rye Road, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire. It is situated adjacent to the River Lea Navigation. Origins The name Rye House originates from a collection of medieval buildings on an .... See also List of United Kingdom Speedway League Champions References {{Speedway Conference League Conference Speedway Confe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1987 National League Season
In 1987 the National League, also known as British League Division Two, was the second tier of speedway racing in the United Kingdom. Team changes Glasgow Tigers were without a home so they joined the 1987 season based at Workington's Derwent Park. Mid-season withdrawals On 31 July, Glasgow Tigers (now called Workington Tigers held their last fixture against Stoke. The following day on 1 August, Boston Barracudas withdrew after a heavy home defeat to Eastbourne. Both Glasgow-Workington and Boston had their results expunged. Summary The league champions that year were Eastbourne Eagles. Final table National League Knockout Cup The 1987 National League Knockout Cup was the 20th edition of the Knockout Cup for tier two teams. Eastbourne Eagles were the winners of the competition for the third successive year. First round a=Abandoned Second round a=Abandoned Quarter-finals Semi-finals Final First leg Second leg Eastbourne were declared Knockout Cup Champions, winnin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1986 National League Season
The 1986 National League was contested as the second division of Speedway in the United Kingdom. Summary The title was won by the Eastbourne Eagles. Final table Leading averages National League Knockout Cup The 1986 National League Knockout Cup was the 19th edition of the Knockout Cup for tier two teams. Eastbourne Eagles were the winners of the competition for the second successive year. First Round Second Round Quarter Finals Semi Finals Final First leg Second leg Eastbourne were declared Knockout Cup Champions, winning on aggregate 90–64. 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 its own respective Knockout Cup. The current Knockout Cup c ... References {{Speedway British League Division Two seasons Speedway British League Div ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1984 National League Season
The 1984 National League was contested as the second division of Speedway in the United Kingdom. Summary The title was won by the Long Eaton Invaders who finished just one point clear of the Mildenhall Fen Tigers. Final table Leading averages National League Knockout Cup The 1984 National League Knockout Cup was the 17th edition of the Knockout Cup for tier two teams. Hackney Kestrels were the winners of the competition. First Round Quarter Finals Semi Finals Final First leg Second leg Hackney were declared Knockout Cup Champions, winning on aggregate 83–72. 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 its own respective Knockout Cup. The current Knockout Cup ... References *Oakes, Peter (1991) ''The Complete History of the British Leag ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1983 National League Season
The 1983 National League was the second tier of motorcycle speedway racing in the United Kingdom. Summary The winning team was Newcastle Diamonds. After the tragedy of losing a rider the previous season Milton Keynes endured a second loss when their rider Craig Featherby was killed in a crash at Peterborough in a National League match on 16 September. Featherby hit a lamp standard after being thrown from the bike. Final table National League Knockout Cup The 1983 National League Knockout Cup was the 16th edition of the Knockout Cup for tier two teams. Exeter Falcons were the winners of the competition. First round Second round Quarter-finals Semi-finals Final First leg Second leg Exeter were declared Knockout Cup Champions, winning on aggregate 96–95. Final leading averages Riders & final averages Berwick * Steve McDermott 9.43 *Bruce Cribb 8.30 * Brian Collins 6.33 *Paul Thorp 6.20 *Rob Grant Sr 5.87 *Mike Caroline 5.58 *Phil Jeffrey 4.36 *Robin Hampton 3.43 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1982 National League Season
In 1982 the National League, also known as British League Division Two, was the second tier of speedway racing in the United Kingdom. Summary The league champions were Newcastle Diamonds. Milton Keynes rider Brett Alderton was killed in an accident during the second half of a league meeting at King's Lynn. The 18-year old Australian sustained a fatal head injury on 17 April. Final table Top Five Riders National League Knockout Cup The 1982 National League Knockout Cup was the 15th edition of the Knockout Cup for tier two teams. Newcastle Diamonds were the winners of the competition. First round Second round Quarter-finals Semi-finals Final First leg Second leg Newcastle were declared Knockout Cup Champions, winning on aggregate 118–74. 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 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1981 National League Season
The 1981 National League was contested as the second division/tier of Speedway in the United Kingdom. Summary The league started with 20 teams with Nottingham Outlaws dropping out and Wolverhampton Wolves joining up, having moved down from the British League. Berwick Bandits were forced to quit after 26 league meetings, their record being expunged. Middlesbrough Tigers comfortably won their first ever title. Exeter Falcons rider Tony Sanford died following an accident at the County Ground Stadium on 7 September. He was racing in a match against Milton Keynes when he hit a barrier near the final bend. A memorial trophy was held in subsequent years in his memory. Final table Top Five Riders National League Knockout Cup The 1981 National League Knockout Cup was the 14th edition of the Knockout Cup for tier two teams. Edinburgh Monarchs were the winners of the competition. First round Second round Quarter-finals Semi-finals Final First leg Second leg Edinburgh were de ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1980 National League Season
The 1980 National League was contested as the second division of Speedway in the United Kingdom. Summary The league was increased from 19 teams to 20 from the previous season. Exeter Falcons dropped down from the British League to join the 19 incumbent sides. Rye House Rockets who had been pipped to the title in the previous season in the last meeting, won the title by just one point from Newcastle Diamonds to win their first National League title. Rye House had managed to retain all of their top riders from the previous season and the solid performances of Bob Garrad, Karl Fiala, Kelvin Mullarkey and Kevin Smith for the second year running made up for the disappointment of 1979. Newcastle's second place finish was remarkable bearing in mind that they had lost the league's leading rider Tom Owen to Hull Vikings in the highest division. Despite signing 1979 Riders' champion Ian Gledhill, the defending champions Mildenhall suffered after losing Melvyn Taylor and Mick Hines to othe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1979 National League Season
The 1979 National League was contested as the second division/tier of Speedway in the United Kingdom. Summary The league was reduced from 20 teams to 19 from the previous season. White City Rebels closure saw their riders move to Eastbourne Eagles who moved up to the British League. Barrow Furness Flyers dropped out and Nottingham Outlaws joined the league. Teesside Tigers changed their name to Middlesbrough Tigers. Scunthorpe Saints changed their name to Scunthorpe Stags. Tom Owen of Newcastle topped the averages for the third consecutive year and Ian Gledhill, riding for Stoke won the Riders' Championship but both Newcastle and Stoke finished well behind Mildenhall Fen Tigers and Rye House Rockets in the league table. In a season that would go down to the last match, Mildenhall won their first title in their history. The consistency of four riders, Ray Bales, Mick Hines, Melvyn Taylor and Robert Henry was the crucial factor to their success. There was a controversial en ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1978 National League Season
The 1978 National League was contested as the second division of Speedway in the United Kingdom. Summary Newport Dragons dropped out of the league after just one season of second tier racing, however two new entrants - Milton Keynes Knights and Barrow Furness Flyers - saw the league expanded to twenty teams. Weymouth changed their nickname from Wizards to Wildcats. Canterbury Crusaders won the National League title. Although equal on points with Newcastle Diamonds they won by virtue of the fact that their race points difference was greater than their rival. It was Canterbury's second title win in eight years, previously winning in 1970. The Crusaders were led by heavy scoring from Les Rumsey and Riders' Champion Steve Koppe, while Newcastle's Tom Owen topped the averages for the second consecutive year. Earlier in the season 18 year-old junior rider Chris Prime was representing Newcastle when he was killed in the National League match against Mildenhall on 3 April. Final ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |