Wigan (speedway)

Wigan were a British speedway team that existed from 1947 to 1960. They were based at the Poolstock Stadium, Park Street, Poolstock and the Woodhouse Lane Stadium, Woodhouse Lane in Wigan. They were known as the Wigan Panthers and the Wigan Warriors at various times.[1]

Wigan speedway
Club information
Track addressPoolstock Stadium and
Woodhouse Lane Stadium
Wigan
CountryEngland
Founded1947
Closed1960
LeagueNational League Division 2

Brief history

As Wigan Warriors they first competed in the 1947 Speedway National League Division Two finishing seventh from eight teams.[2][3] The team lasted barely one season with the riders transferring to Fleetwood during April of the 1948 Speedway National League Division Two season, after just three fixtures had been completed. Jack Gordon and Norman Hargreaves were the mainstays of the team which also featured Reg Lambourne, Cyril Cooper and Jack Winstanley.[4]

In 1952 and 1953, a team known as Wigan Panthers raced at the Woodhouse Lane Stadium, but there was no league racing.[5]

In 1960, the Wigan Warriors returned to Poolstock for open meetings during the summer months.[1]

Season summary
Year and league Position Notes
1947 Speedway National League Division Two7thWarriors
1948 Speedway National League Division TwoN/AWarriors withdrew, replaced by Fleetwood Flyers

References
  1. "Wigan Speedway Poolstock Stadium". Defunct Speedway. Retrieved 23 August 2021.
  2. Rogers, Martin (1978). The Illustrated History of Speedway. Studio Publications (Ipswich) Ltd. p. 129. ISBN 0-904584-45-3.
  3. "BRITISH LEAGUE TABLES - POST-WAR ERA (1946-1964)". Official British Speedway website. Retrieved 23 August 2021.
  4. "Year by Year". Speedway Researcher. Retrieved 23 August 2021.
  5. "Wigan Speedway Woodhouse Lane". Defunct Speedway. Retrieved 23 August 2021.
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