Canterbury Crusaders (speedway)
For the New Zealand rugby union team formerly known as the Canterbury Crusaders, see Crusaders (rugby).
| Canterbury Crusaders | |||||||
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| 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 | 360 metres (390 yd) | ||||||
| Major team honours | |||||||
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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
Crusaders away at Oxford
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