spin king 1,923 Posted March 23, 2007 Could anybody help me, could you please tell me where the ill fated Doncaster speedway track was situated in Doncaster, and who were the promoters and the riders who rode there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peter 0 Posted March 23, 2007 The address was Greyhound Stadium, York Road, Doncaster. Mike Parker and Bill Bridgett were the promoters in 1969, and Joe Thurley and John Berry in 1970. I've mislaid my History of the British League 1965-1990 book, so I can't give you the riders, but I'm sure someone else will be able to help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grachan 7,362 Posted March 23, 2007 Riders include Alan Bridgett, Hec Haslinger, (both with 30 appearances for the club). Leading points scorers: Gordon McGregor 257, George Major 226. Other riders include Doug Wyer and Reg Wilson. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spin king 1,923 Posted March 23, 2007 Riders include Alan Bridgett, Hec Haslinger, (both with 30 appearances for the club). Leading points scorers: Gordon McGregor 257, George Major 226. Other riders include Doug Wyer and Reg Wilson. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Thanks everbody for the info. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Killer Cat from Mars 16 Posted March 23, 2007 Apparently the site of the stadium is at the rear of Regent Grove and is covered by housing Speedway first took place there on 1st September 1929, but the details have been lost. Any programme from this period would be worth a small fortune! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Third Man 2,217 Posted March 26, 2007 the track was located off york road (the old A1) very close to where furniture factors / The range are now located try and let you know some of the riders later. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spin king 1,923 Posted March 26, 2007 the track was located off york road (the old A1) very close to where furniture factors / The range are now located try and let you know some of the riders later. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Cheers Third MAN Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Third Man 2,217 Posted March 26, 2007 (edited) Team from 22/06/1969 v kings lynn starlets Geoff Ambrose Alan Bridgett Guy Hawkes (sheffield) derek timms George davenport Stuart Ulph (Sheffield) Neil Glover (nothing to do with the Sheffield Glovers) with doug wyer one of the 2nd half riders, Doncaster won 40 - 36 with a 5-0 in the last race. promoters mike parker and bill bridgett Team from 13th September 1970 v berwick Gordon McGregor Ian Wilson Chris Harrison Dennis Wasden (Sheffield) George major Hec haslinger Cliff Emms doncaster won 48-30 Riding numer 6 for berwick doug wyer with 7 points from 3 completed rides. one of the promoters was john berry clerk of the course one wilf jay (another sheffield connection) track record george major 69.0 track 350yds george major won the last meeting, the ronnie cliffe trophy with a 15point maximum, the team the moved to birmingham the following year hope this helps address was doncaster greyhound stadium, york road, doncaster Edited March 26, 2007 by The Third Man Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spin king 1,923 Posted March 26, 2007 Team from 22/06/1969 v kings lynn starlets Geoff Ambrose Alan Bridgett Guy Hawkes (sheffield) derek timms George davenport Stuart Ulph (Sheffield) Neil Glover (nothing to do with the Sheffield Glovers) with doug wyer one of the 2nd half riders, Doncaster won 40 - 36 with a 5-0 in the last race. promoters mike parker and bill bridgett Team from 13th September 1970 v berwick Gordon McGregor Ian Wilson Chris Harrison Dennis Wasden (Sheffield) George major Hec haslinger Cliff Emms doncaster won 48-30 Riding numer 6 for berwick doug wyer with 7 points from 3 completed rides. one of the promoters was john berry clerk of the course one wilf jay (another sheffield connection) track record george major 69.0 track 350yds george major won the last meeting, the ronnie cliffe trophy with a 15point maximum, the team the moved to birmingham the following year hope this helps address was doncaster greyhound stadium, york road, doncaster <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Cheers Mate that is brilliant. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Third Man 2,217 Posted March 26, 2007 have some more somewhere see if i can find it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spin king 1,923 Posted March 26, 2007 have some more somewhere see if i can find it <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Thanks Mate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
