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 address | Hackney Wick Stadium Waterden Road Hackney London | ||||
| Country | England | ||||
| Founded | 1984 replaced the Hackney Hawks | ||||
| Closed | 1990 | ||||
| Team captain | Barry Thomas | ||||
| Club facts | |||||
| Colours | Blue, White and Red | ||||
| Track size | 345 yards (315 m) | ||||
| Major team honours | |||||
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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
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Season summary
| Year and league | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 National League season | 4th | Knockout Cup winners |
| 1985 National League season | 5th | |
| 1986 National League season | 13th | |
| 1987 British League season | 9th | |
| 1988 National League season | 1st | Champions & Knockout Cup winners |
| 1989 National League season | 6th | |
| 1990 National League season | 5th | Division Two Pairs Championship |
See also
References
- Bamford, R & Jarvis J.(2001). Homes of British Speedway. ISBN 0-7524-2210-3
- "Hackney Speedway". Defunct Speedway. Retrieved 30 August 2021.
- "British League Tables - British League Era (1965-1990)". Official British Speedway website. Retrieved 29 August 2021.
- Fenn, C.(2003). Hackney Speedway, Friday at Eight. ISBN 0-7524-2737-7
- Jacobs, N. Speedway in London. ISBN 0-7524-2221-9
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