Canterbury Crusaders (speedway)
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| Canterbury Crusaders | |
|---|---|
| Club information | |
| Track address |
Kingsmead Stadium Kingsmead Road Canterbury Kent |
| Country | England |
| Founded | 1968 |
| Closed | 1987 |
| Website | Canterbury Crusaders |
| Club facts | |
| Colours | Blue and Gold |
| Track size | 390 yards |
| Major team honours | |
| National League Champions British League Div Two Champions KO Cup Winners |
1978 1970 1968 |
The Canterbury Crusaders were a motorcycle speedway team who operated from the Kingsmead Stadium, Kingsmead Road, Canterbury.[1]
In 1977 the promoters Johnnie Hoskins and Wally Mawdsley had to go to court in order to keep the track open after complaints of noise from local residents. However, the team were forced to disband in 1987 when the Canterbury Council refused to renew the lease. Greyhound racing continued until 1999 but the site is now derelict.[2]
The longest serving rider was Barney Kennett who rode for the Crusaders from 1971 until 1984. Barney is the brother of riders Gordon and Dave and is uncle to Edward Kennett.
Notable Canterbury riders
- Nigel Boocock
- Barney Kennett
- Ted Hubbard
- Mike Ferreira
- Les Rumsey
- Graham Banks
- Dave Mullett
- Barry Thomas
- Graham Clifton
External links
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
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