Crayford Kestrels
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Crayford Kestrels | |||
Club Information | |||
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Track Address | Crayford Stadium Stadium Road Crayford Kent |
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Country | England | ||
Founded | 1968 | ||
Closed | 1983 | ||
Club Facts | |||
Colours | Red, Black and Gold | ||
Track size | 265 yards | ||
Major Team Honours | |||
National League Fours Champions | 1980 |
The Crayford Kestrels were a Speedway team which operated from 1968 until their closure in 1983 when they transferred the promotion to Hackney. [1]
Initially nicknamed the 'Highwaymen' from 1968 until they closed in 1970, the track re-opened in 1975 and the team were nicknamed the Kestrels. The team were forced to relocate for the 1984 season as the stadium was sold for redevelopment.[2]
The Kestrels were National League Four-Team Champions in 1980.
[edit] References
- ^ Bamford, R & Jarvis J.(2001). Homes of British Speedway. ISBN 0-7524-2210-3
- ^ Jacobs, N. Speedway in the South East. ISBN 0-7524-2725-3