| White City Speedway (Manchester) | |
|---|---|
| Club information | |
| Track address | White City Stadium (Manchester) Chester Road Old Trafford Greater Manchester |
| Country | England |
| Founded | 1928 |
| Closed | 1930 |
| League | English Dirt Track League Northern League |
White City Speedway (Manchester) were a British motorcycle speedway team who operated between 1928 and 1930 and were based at White City Stadium (Manchester), Chester Road, Old Trafford, Greater Manchester, England. [1]
Dirt track racing started on Saturday, June 1928. [2] [3] [4]
During the 1929 Speedway English Dirt Track League season, the team led the league table by four points, having won 18 of their 20 matches, but following a dispute, they withdrew from the league handing Leeds the title. [5] [6]
The club closed in 1930 but was revived for a meeting in 1958. [7]
| Year and league | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1929 Speedway English Dirt Track League | N/A | withdrew, results expunged |
| 1930 Speedway Southern League | 3rd | withdrew, results stood |
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