Hackney Kestrels

The Hackney Kestrels were a Speedway team which operated from 1984, when the Crayford Kestrels transferred the promotion to Hackney, until their closure in 1990.[1][2]

Hackney Kestrels
Club information
Track addressHackney Wick Stadium
Waterden Road
Hackney
London
CountryEngland
Founded1984
replaced the
Hackney Hawks
Closed1990
Team captainBarry Thomas
Club facts
ColoursBlue, White and Red
Track size345 yards (315 m)
Major team honours
National League Champions1988
National League KO Cup1984, 1988

History

During their first season in the 1984 National League season the team finished 4th and won the Knockout Cup (div 2).[3]

In 1988, the Kestrels won the Division 2 League Championship, winning twenty-six of their thirty league matches. The Kestrels also won the division 2 Knockout Cup for the second time, beating the Wimbledon Dons on aggregate in the final.[4][5]

Notable riders

Season summary

Year and league Position Notes
1984 National League season4thKnockout Cup winners
1985 National League season5th
1986 National League season13th
1987 British League season9th
1988 National League season1stChampions & Knockout Cup winners
1989 National League season6th
1990 National League season5thDivision Two Pairs Championship

See also

References

  1. Bamford, R & Jarvis J.(2001). Homes of British Speedway. ISBN 0-7524-2210-3
  2. "Hackney Speedway". Defunct Speedway. Retrieved 30 August 2021.
  3. "British League Tables - British League Era (1965-1990)". Official British Speedway website. Retrieved 29 August 2021.
  4. Fenn, C.(2003). Hackney Speedway, Friday at Eight. ISBN 0-7524-2737-7
  5. Jacobs, N. Speedway in London. ISBN 0-7524-2221-9


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