| Sheffield Tigers | ||
| Club information | ||
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| Track address | Owlerton Stadium Penistone Road Sheffield South Yorkshire |
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| Country | England | |
| Founded | 1929 | |
| Team manager | Eric Boocock | |
| Team captain | Ricky Ashworth | |
| League | Premier League | |
| Website | Official site | |
| Club facts | ||
| Colours | Yellow and Blue | |
| Track size | 361 metres | |
| Track record time | 59.1 seconds (54.66mph) | |
| Track record date | 15 October 2010 | |
| Track record holder | Ricky Ashworth | |
| Current Team | ||
| Rider | CMA | |
| Josh Auty | 8.09 | |
| Ricky Ashworth | 8.00 | |
| Shane Parker | 7.96 | |
| Emiliano Sanchez | 6.47 | |
| Hugh Skidmore | 5.89 | |
| Simon Lambert | 4.00 | |
| Ashley Birks | 3.20 | |
| Total | 43.61 | |
| Major team honours | ||
| British League KO Cup Winners Premier League Champions Premier League KO Cup Winners Premier Trophy Winners Premier League Fours Champions Premier League Pairs Champions Conference League Champions |
1974 1999, 2002 2002 2001 1999, 2000 2010 2000, 2001 |
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The Sheffield 'Window Centre' Tigers are a speedway team based in Sheffield, England. They currently race in the British Premier League and their home meetings take place at Owlerton Stadium which is the fastest track in British speedway.[1] The Tigers are sponsored by the Sheffield Window Centre, promoted by Neil Machin, David Hoggart and Eric Boocock, who is also the team manager.[2]
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Owlerton was a purpose built speedway track built in 1929. It operated for most of the pre-war years and re-opened for a short spell in 1945. The team operated in the Northern League of 1946 and in the National League Division Two between 1947 and 50. It closed part way through 1951 and staged open meetings in 1952. The track re-opened in 1960 and has operated most seasons since then. The team has been known as The Tigers apart from part of 1950 when they were known as The Tars. Their official track record holder is current captain and No.1 Ricky Ashworth with a time of 59.1 seconds.[3]
The 2011 season will be the 15th consecutive season that the Tigers have competed in the Premier League. They will be hoping to go one better than last year when losing out to the Newcastle Diamonds in the play-off final.
| Rider | Opening CMA | Closing CMA | Change in CMA | Other Information |
| Shane Parker | 7.95 | Sheffield Asset. Hasn't Previously ridden for Tigers. | ||
| Ricky Ashworth | 7.77 | Resigned for Tigers[5] | ||
| Josh Auty | 7.52 | Resigned for Tigers[6] | ||
| Emiliano Sanchez | 6.64 | Sheffield Asset. Recalled for 2011.[7] | ||
| Hugh Skidmore | 5.69 | Resigned for Tigers[8] | ||
| Simon Lambert | 3.47 | Resigned for Tigers[9] | ||
| Ashley Birks | 3.00 | Signed for Tigers from Scunthorpe[10]. |
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