Crayford Kestrels

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Crayford Kestrels
Crayford Kestrels Badge
Crayford Kestrels Badge
Club Information
Track Address Crayford Stadium
Stadium Road
Crayford
Kent
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

  1. ^ Bamford, R & Jarvis J.(2001). Homes of British Speedway. ISBN 0-7524-2210-3
  2. ^ Jacobs, N. Speedway in the South East. ISBN 0-7524-2725-3