Nickinho 438 Posted February 7, 2023 On 2/2/2023 at 2:16 PM, HGould said: Upper Piddle Widdlers Looe Crappers Looe Crappers? I hope extra portaloos will be installed at the stadium of this new club Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SlicktrackSandy 71 Posted February 7, 2023 11 minutes ago, Nickinho said: The Yarmouth Yeti Spotters We once had Yarmouth Bloaters. North of the border version today would be Arbroath Smokies - may re-kindle fishy memories ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iainb 5,198 Posted February 8, 2023 (edited) I don't know where a lot of the franchise names originate from in speedway, some are more obvious than others, Ipswich Witches for example or Wolverhampton Wolves. Many franchise names in other sports have some kind of local connection, Sheffield Wednesday "Owls", Owlerton, San Francisco 49ers in NFL for the miners... what would they be for past or present Speedway clubs? I'll start you off: Scunthorpe Steelers Edited February 8, 2023 by iainb 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Jones 2,128 Posted February 8, 2023 Dorset Knobs. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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Nickinho 438 Posted February 9, 2023 On 2/8/2023 at 8:39 AM, iainb said: I don't know where a lot of the franchise names originate from in speedway, some are more obvious than others, Ipswich Witches for example or Wolverhampton Wolves. Many franchise names in other sports have some kind of local connection, Sheffield Wednesday "Owls", Owlerton, San Francisco 49ers in NFL for the miners... what would they be for past or present Speedway clubs? I'll start you off: Scunthorpe Steelers 'Newport Dole Queuers', 'Wimbledon Volleys' and 'Arena-Essex We Cannot Afford The Rent In London-ers'. Interestingly there used to be a team in Aldershot during the 1950s who were called the 'Shots'. Not the most original :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arnieg 3,697 Posted February 10, 2023 (edited) On 2/2/2023 at 6:45 PM, Grachan said: I remember hearing about a Grass Speedway meeting in Newbury. I think it was probably near where the Fox and Hounds motocross track was. It would be interesting to see that. Cover gives venue as Sandleford Farm, Newton Road, (somewhere between a kilometre and a mile south of the station). Edited February 10, 2023 by arnieg 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grachan 7,365 Posted February 10, 2023 (edited) 3 hours ago, arnieg said: Cover gives venue as Sandleford Farm, Newton Road, (somewhere between a kilometre and a mile south of the station). That's amazing. Thanks Arnie. Will have to look up Sandleford farm. I know there is a dual carriageway called The Sandleford link, so maybe a clue there. These houses are actually called "Sandleford Farm" so could be the spot. Sandleford Farm - GHE Homes Looks like Maurie Leonard is Brian Leonard's father. About: Brian Leonard (speedway rider) (dbpedia.org) Edited February 10, 2023 by Grachan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arnieg 3,697 Posted February 10, 2023 2 hours ago, Grachan said: That's amazing. Thanks Arnie. Will have to look up Sandleford farm. I know there is a dual carriageway called The Sandleford link, so maybe a clue there. These houses are actually called "Sandleford Farm" so could be the spot. Sandleford Farm - GHE Homes Looks like Maurie Leonard is Brian Leonard's father. About: Brian Leonard (speedway rider) (dbpedia.org) Leonard senior was a regular at California 1948-50. I don't think he ever rode league speedway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grachan 7,365 Posted February 10, 2023 6 minutes ago, arnieg said: Leonard senior was a regular at California 1948-50. I don't think he ever rode league speedway. What about Henry Ashby. Any relation? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve roberts 9,247 Posted February 11, 2023 23 hours ago, Grachan said: What about Henry Ashby. Any relation? ...think he was Martin and David's father? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grachan 7,365 Posted February 11, 2023 2 hours ago, steve roberts said: ...think he was Martin and David's father? He was. I messaged Lee Ashby to ask if it was and he confirmed it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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