The Nelson Admirals were a motorcycle speedway team who operated from Seedhill Stadium, Nelson from 1967 to 1970. There were founder members of British League Division Two in 1968 and finished runners-up in its inaugural season. In June 1970, halfway through the season, promoters Les Whaley, Mike Parker and Bill Bridgett moved the British League Division Two side across the Pennines to Bradford [1]
Nelson Admirals | ||
Club information | ||
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Track address | Seedhill Stadium | |
Country | England | |
Founded | 1967 | |
Closed | 1970 | |
Club facts | ||
Colours | Blue & White | |
Track size | 360 yards | |
Track record time | 63.0 seconds | |
Track record date | 13/07/1969 | |
Track record holder | Alan Paynter | |
Major team honours | ||