Guest compost Posted August 4, 2016 Hi I'm compiling a list of tracks that ran Speedway in 1929. Below is a list of the tracks I've come across but have I missed anyone ? EDLBarnsley, Belle Vue (Hyde Rd), Bolton, Burnley, Halifax, Leeds, Leicester Stadium, Liverpool, Long Eaton, Middlesbrough, Newcastle (Brough Park), Preston, Rochdale, Salford, Sheffield, Stoke (Hanley), Warrington, White City ManchesterSLCoventry, Crystal Palace, Hall Green (Birmingham), Harringay, Lea Bridge, Perry Barr (Birmingham), Southampton, Stamford Bridge, Wembley, West Ham, White City London, WimbledonNon-LeagueAldershot (Boxall), Audenshaw, Blackpool, Bristol, Cardiff, Eastbourne, Edinburgh Marine Gdns, Exeter, Glasgow White City, Greenford, Handforth (Grass Track). High Beech, High Lane (Grasstrack), Huddersfield, Hull (Grasstrack), Leicester Super, Newcastle (Gosforth), Northampton (Hannington), Northampton (Stadium), Nottingham, Pontypridd, Portsmouth, Rotherham, Swindon Gorse Hill, Thorne, Tredegar, Whitley Bay, Wolverhampton, Wombwell (Ing), Wombwell (South Stadium) Many thanks PS. Can anyone confirm the venues that ran Speedway in Blackpool, Glasgow and Portsmouth in 1929 ? Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moxey63 1,785 Posted August 4, 2016 Probably asking the obvious question, compost.. but do you own the excellent Homes of British Speedway books by Jarvis and Bamford? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve roberts 9,246 Posted August 4, 2016 Probably asking the obvious question, compost.. but do you own the excellent Homes of British Speedway books by Jarvis and Bamford? Fabulous publication! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sotonian 610 Posted August 4, 2016 Portsmouth ran at Copnor in 1929 Glasgow certainly ran at White City that year and maybe at other venues too. Bear in mind that there were a myriad of tracks there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HertsRacer 222 Posted August 4, 2016 (edited) Hi I'm compiling a list of tracks that ran Speedway in 1929. Below is a list of the tracks I've come across but have I missed anyone ? EDL Barnsley, Belle Vue (Hyde Rd), Bolton, Burnley, Halifax, Leeds, Leicester Stadium, Liverpool, Long Eaton, Middlesbrough, Newcastle (Brough Park), Preston, Rochdale, Salford, Sheffield, Stoke (Hanley), Warrington, White City Manchester SL Coventry, Crystal Palace, Hall Green (Birmingham), Harringay, Lea Bridge, Perry Barr (Birmingham), Southampton, Stamford Bridge, Wembley, West Ham, White City London, Wimbledon Non-League Aldershot (Boxall), Audenshaw, Blackpool, Bristol, Cardiff, Eastbourne, Edinburgh Marine Gdns, Exeter, Glasgow White City, Greenford, Handforth (Grass Track). High Beech, High Lane (Grasstrack), Huddersfield, Hull (Grasstrack), Leicester Super, Newcastle (Gosforth), Northampton (Hannington), Northampton (Stadium), Nottingham, Pontypridd, Portsmouth, Rotherham, Swindon Gorse Hill, Thorne, Tredegar, Whitley Bay, Wolverhampton, Wombwell (Ing), Wombwell (South Stadium) Many thanks PS. Can anyone confirm the venues that ran Speedway in Blackpool, Glasgow and Portsmouth in 1929 ? Thanks There were two tracks in Blackpool in 1929, firstly at The Highfield Road Sports Ground and secondly at The Greyhound Stadium in St Annes Road. Also you can add Barnet, Droylesden, Kettering, Mansfield and Doncaster (York Road) to your list of non-league tracks. Edited August 4, 2016 by HertsRacer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daveallan81 330 Posted August 4, 2016 As far as I'm aware White City was the only track that operated in Glasgow in 1929. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HertsRacer 222 Posted August 4, 2016 As far as I'm aware White City was the only track that operated in Glasgow in 1929. Agreed, Around this time Carntyne Greyhound Stadium staged speedway in 1928 and 1930, Celtic Park in 1928 and the Nelson Athletic Grounds in 1928 and 1932, but White City appears to be the only track operating.in 1929. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norbold 7,110 Posted August 4, 2016 (edited) Sorry, didn't mean to post!!! Edited August 4, 2016 by norbold Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest compost Posted August 5, 2016 Thanks everyone for your replies. I will add them to my list. Can I just confirm that the two Blackpool venues both ran in 1929 ? I understood that they both ran short seasons in 1928 but wasn't aware that they both ran a year later. Yes I have the book but unfortunately it is in storage due to a house move. It is a very good and informative source. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HertsRacer 222 Posted August 5, 2016 (edited) Thanks everyone for your replies. I will add them to my list. Can I just confirm that the two Blackpool venues both ran in 1929 ? I understood that they both ran short seasons in 1928 but wasn't aware that they both ran a year later. Yes I have the book but unfortunately it is in storage due to a house move. It is a very good and informative source. Both Speedway Researcher and Robert Bamford's book Speedway - The Pre War Years list there being meetings at both tracks in 1929, but no details. Adrian Pavey's book Speedway in the North West gives a little more information. Although the local press had seemingly stopped reporting on speedway, Adrian says there is evidence of at least one meeting at Highfield Road on 31st May. That any speedway took place at the Greyhound Stadium however appears to be based on rumour rather that fact. Also in 1929 there was an application from Blackpool to join a proposed second division of the EDTL, but of course nothing came of it. Edited August 5, 2016 by HertsRacer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest compost Posted August 11, 2016 Both Speedway Researcher and Robert Bamford's book Speedway - The Pre War Years list there being meetings at both tracks in 1929, but no details. Adrian Pavey's book Speedway in the North West gives a little more information. Although the local press had seemingly stopped reporting on speedway, Adrian says there is evidence of at least one meeting at Highfield Road on 31st May. That any speedway took place at the Greyhound Stadium however appears to be based on rumour rather that fact. Also in 1929 there was an application from Blackpool to join a proposed second division of the EDTL, but of course nothing came of it. Hi This is the first I've ever heard of this proposal. Are you able to shed any more light on it (who might have been involved for instance) ? Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fundin5 18 Posted September 15, 2016 You can also add Droylsden to the non-league listing. Only 2 meetings ran there in April 1929, before land owner, George Dodd closed the track. There was a previous meeting there in June 1927, although some dispute as to whether this was a Dirt Track/Speedway event. Plans to hold a Long Track meeting at the then Trotting Track were made in 1972 and that was as far as it got. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest compost Posted February 20, 2017 As a final update on this topic it would appear that Brighton & Crewe can be added to the list of venues operating during the year. Thanks for the assistance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
