Canterbury Crusaders (speedway)

For the New Zealand rugby union team formerly known as the Canterbury Crusaders, see Crusaders (rugby).
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 360 metres (390 yd)
Major team honours
National League Champions1978
British League Div Two Champions1970
British League Div Two KO Cup Winners1968

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


External links

References

  1. Bamford, R & Jarvis J.(2001). Homes of British Speedway. ISBN 0-7524-2210-3
  2. Jacobs, N. Speedway in the South East. ISBN 0-7524-2725-3


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