Doncaster Stallions

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Doncaster Stallions
Club information
Track address Doncaster Greyhound Track
Country England
Founded1969
Closed1970
Club facts
Track size320 metres (350 yd)

The Doncaster Stallions also known as the Doncaster Dragons were a motorcycle speedway team who operated from Doncaster Greyhound Track, York Road, Doncaster for two seasons in 1969 to 1970. [1] [2]

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History

The speedway team spent both seasons in British League Division Two. During the 1969 British League Division Two season they finished 12th. [3] For their second season they were known as Doncaster Dragons and they finished 15th from 17 teams in the 1970 British League Division Two season. [4] [5]

In 1971, all riders were transferred to the Birmingham Brummies. [1]

Season summary

Year and leaguePositionNotes
1969 British League Division Two season 12th
1970 British League Division Two season 15th

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References

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  2. "DONCASTER STALLIONS". greyhound Derby.com. Retrieved 31 August 2021.
  3. Rogers, Martin (1978). The Illustrated History of Speedway. Studio Publications (Ipswich) Ltd. p. 129. ISBN   0-904584-45-3.
  4. "Year by Year". Speedway Researcher. Retrieved 31 August 2021.
  5. "British League Tables - British League Era (1965-1990)". Official British Speedway website. Retrieved 31 August 2021.