Nelson Admirals
The Nelson Admirals were a motorcycle speedway team who operated from Seedhill Stadium in Nelson, Lancashire, from 1967 to 1970.[1]
| Nelson Admirals | |
|---|---|
| Club information | |
| Track address | Seedhill Stadium Carr Road Nelson Lancashire |
| Country | England |
| Founded | 1967 |
| Closed | 1970 |
| Club facts | |
| Colours | Blue & White |
| Track size | 360 yards (330 m) |
| Track record time | 63.0 seconds |
| Track record date | 13/07/1969 |
| Track record holder | Alan Paynter |
History
Nelson were founder members of British League Division Two in 1968 and finished runners-up in its inaugural season.[2] The following season the team finished 13th.[3] In June 1970, halfway through the season, promoters Les Whaley, Mike Parker and Bill Bridgett moved the British League Division Two side across the Pennines to Bradford.[1][4]
Season summary
| Year and league | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 British League Division Two season | 2nd | |
| 1969 British League Division Two season | 13th | |
| 1970 British League Division Two season | N/A | operation moved to Bradford |
References
- "Nelson Speedway". Defunct Speedway. Retrieved 30 August 2021.
- Rogers, Martin (1978). The Illustrated History of Speedway. Studio Publications (Ipswich) Ltd. p. 129. ISBN 0-904584-45-3.
- "British League Tables - British League Era (1965-1990)". Official British Speedway website. Retrieved 29 August 2021.
- "Year by Year". Speedway Researcher. Retrieved 29 August 2021.
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