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  1. Ask Google "Who were the British Speedway Promoters in (year). You'll get some basic information on people or companies who promoted speedway in the year specified
  2. No, the last speedway meeting at the old Wembley Stadium was the 1981 World Final.
  3. The 1995 British Speedway Grand Prix took place at Hackney. The first time the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff was used for a Speedway Grand Prix was 2001.
  4. The Steve Casey Memorial Meeting at Buxton 3 July at 23:59 · The Boys will be out on track 23/08/26 drifting their beast of a car! Remember it is only a few weeks after that they begin the epic journey to Nice! Come and give them a rousing send off ready for THE NICE RUN OUT!!!!
  5. Speedway Riders Benevolent Fund · Follow 3 July at 20:11 · Join us at Buxton Speedway for the Steve Casey KC81 Memorial Meeting on Sunday 23 August 2026. The Ben Fund are thrilled to be receiving the proceeds from this memorial meeting. Steve was a fantastic supporter of the charity over the years in many ways, and a few years before his sad passing he also produced a wonderful poster of Ivan Mauger. This special event honours Steve’s memory, with all proceeds going to support the vital work of the Speedway Riders Benevolent Fund. Tapes up at 3pm Buxton Raceway, Dale Head Lane, Axe Edge, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 0RR Tickets available: https://www.trybooking.com/uk/events/landing/117262 Email: stevecaseymemorialmeeting@hotmail.com Follow on Facebook: Steve Casey Memorial Meeting Your support makes a real difference in helping riders and their families when they need it most. We hope to see you there.
  6. Leigha Cartmell (Jay's mother) said that both Charles Wright and Cookie gave up their rides in the top scorers race so that the younger riders could have a go.
  7. Leigha Cartmell (Jay's mother) said that both Charles Wright and Cookie gave up their rides in the top scorers race so that the younger riders could have a go.
  8. Leigha Cartmell (Jay's mother) said that both Charles Wright and Cookie gave up their rides so that the younger riders could have a go.
  9. Latest update from Nick: It's been a while! Myself and Stoney have had a bit of a breather and a holiday together along with our long suffering wives-that was fun. Back to it now thanks to everyone that has donated already, and those that are about to Myself and Stoney did an evening for Workington speedway supporters club on Saturday night, Q&A session and a few tales from back in the day! Great event that raised even more towards our goal, we are above £6000 now from Gofundme and collections. Thanks to you all
  10. Taken from the Speedway Riders Index 1929-2022: Norman Edward STRACHAN Born: 18 September 1934, Poole, Dorset, England. Career record: (1953-56) Poole; (1957) Southampton; (1958) Poole; (1959) Poole, Aldershot; (1960-67) Poole; (1968-70) Newport; (1971) Wembley, Oxford; (1972) Oxford; (1973) Poole, Long Eaton, Coatbridge; (1974) Coatbridge.
  11. *AN EVENING WITH STONEY & NICK THE LIP* Join club legend Carl 'Stoney' Stonehewer and former mechanic Nick Sharples following the Jay Cartmell Memorial Meeting, as they reminisce their speedway memories from years gone by, and discuss their upcoming ‘Skintflint Rally’ trek for the SRBF. There will also be an opportunity to ask your own questions during what promises to be a fun-filled evening of stories and laughs. Saturday 27th June 7:30pm Start Waverley Hotel, Workington Tickets £20 per person All tickets include access to the buffet. Email cometsonline@gmail.com to book your tickets. Visit the Track Shop at any home meeting. OR PM us on our Facebook page. Workington Comets Supporters Club Official
  12. scorecard is here: Berwick 13.06.26 Scorecard - NJL / BERWICK / Downloads - Speedway Control Bureau
  13. Result from Saturday 20th June at Workington Workington Meteors 16, Ashfield Giants 20 Meteors 16: Jack Shimelt 3 (0,1,2), Laylen Richardson 3 (3,0,EF), George Climo 9 (3,3,3), Junior Travers 1 (0,1,0). Giants 20: Stene Pijper 7+1 (2,2,3), Liam Greens 5+2 (1,3,1), Douglas Marshall 2+2 (1,EF,1), Ella Marshall 6 (2,2,2).
  14. There are some available on eBay.
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