Exeter Falcons
| Exeter Falcons | |
|---|---|
| Club information | |
| Track address |
County Ground Stadium Church Road Exeter Devon |
| Country | England |
| Founded | 1929 |
| Closed | 2005 |
| Website | www.exeterfalcons.com |
| Club facts | |
| Colours | Green and white |
| Track size | 396 metres |
| Track record time | 64.3 seconds |
| Track record date | 29 April 1996 |
| Track record holder | Mark Loram |
| Major team honours | |
| National League Div 3 Southern League Provincial League KO Cup British League National League KO Cup Young Shield Premier League Premier Trophy |
1948 1953 1962 1974 1983 1997 2000 2004 |
The Exeter Falcons were a speedway team which operated from 1947 until their closure in 2005 at the County Ground Stadium in Exeter.[1] The track first operated in 1929.
Track
The County Ground track was unique in as much that it had a solid sheet metal safety fence. The fence combined with the high speeds down the narrow track made the track unpopular with many riders, but riders who liked it thrived on it. The club were forced to close at the end of 2005 after the stadium owners, Exeter Rugby Union club, sold the stadium to developers.[2]
Speedway promoter Allen Trump received permission from Teignbridge council officials in 2008 to construct a new track at the Exeter Racecourse, Haldon. The new track was expected to open for the start of the 2009 speedway season, and Trump had applied to the British Speedway Promoters' Association for permission to enter a team for the 2009 Premier League.[3] However, the plans fell through.
Notable Exeter riders
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References
- ↑ Bamford, R & Jarvis J.(2001). Homes of British Speedway. ISBN 0-7524-2210-3
- ↑ "Falcons farewell to County Ground". BBC News. 2005-10-10. Retrieved 2008-10-17.
- ↑ "Exeter Falcons to fly in 2009". Express & Echo. 2008. Retrieved 2008-10-17.