KevH 257 Posted March 4, 2007 Does anyone know the track record, holder and date set for Sunderland when it closed in 1974 please? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2ndBender 28 Posted March 6, 2007 Does anyone know the track record, holder and date set for Sunderland when it closed in 1974 please? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> The record was 63.2, set by John Hart on 23.08.74. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KevH 257 Posted March 6, 2007 Great stuff 2ndBender, thanks very much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrs yeti-goose-creature 0 Posted March 7, 2007 any pics of said team and stadia? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KevH 257 Posted March 7, 2007 any pics of said team and stadia? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yes, have a look Here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scarletrider 66 Posted March 7, 2007 Does anyone know the track record, holder and date set for Sunderland when it closed in 1974 please? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> John Hart also broke the 3 lap record on the same day, 48 sec. 23/8/74 I have mountain's of photographs of the Stars/Gladiators 1971-74 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KevH 257 Posted March 7, 2007 Fascinating stuff scarletrider , do you think the roar of speedway bikes will ever return to Sunderland? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dantodan 314 Posted March 8, 2007 (edited) I have some Sunderland Pictures etc on my history site, have a look at http://www.newcastlespeedwayhistory.co.uk/...al_ventures.htm Cannot see both Sunderland and Newcastle running at the same time but who knows if Newcastle ever close down again Edited March 8, 2007 by dantodan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scarletrider 66 Posted March 8, 2007 Fascinating stuff scarletrider , do you think the roar of speedway bikes will ever return to Sunderland? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Two or three promoters have shown interest, "never say never" as we on Wearside say........Nil Desperandum! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scarletrider 66 Posted March 8, 2007 Fascinating stuff scarletrider , do you think the roar of speedway bikes will ever return to Sunderland? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Try the Sunderland web site, it's due for an update, but the history is well documented. Well worth a visit, plenty rider profiles and pics. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
