| Doncaster Stallions | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Club information | |
| Track address | Doncaster Greyhound Track |
| Country | England |
| Founded | 1969 |
| Closed | 1970 |
| Club facts | |
| Track size | 320 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]
The speedway team joined the league system in 1969 [3] and spent both seasons in British League Division Two. During the 1969 British League Division Two season the first home fixture was held on Sunday 27 April; [4] the team eventually finished 12th in the league table. [5]
For their second season they were known as Doncaster Dragons and Gordon McGregor was the rider coach. [6] The Dragons finished 15th from 17 teams in the 1970 British League Division Two season. [7] [8]
In January 1971, the promotion made a successful application to transfer the speedway licence to the Birchfield Ladbroke Stadium. All of the riders were also transferred to the Birmingham Brummies team. [1] [9]
| Year and league | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1969 British League Division Two season | 12th | |
| 1970 British League Division Two season | 15th |
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