Purely For Fun

[KevH]

OK folks, why not have a go at this quiz which was running over Christmas on the internet?

 

1. In April of which year did the Speedway Riders’ Association threaten to strike in protest over the newly formed junior league?

 

2. Which current league track had it’s planning permission aided by the local police force racing around the proposed circuit on motorcycles without silencers, while their colleagues in a loudspeaker van made as much noise as possible, proving that local residents could not hear them?

 

3. Which rider won the last official heat at West Ham’s Custom House Stadium at the end of 1972?

 

4. From which track was the Isle of Wight’s licence transferred from?

 

5. Who was the last American to ride for Peterborough?

 

6. Where will the final of the British Under 21 Championship be held next season?

 

7. In which year was five times World Champion Ove Fundin born?

 

8. Former England captain, Ray Wilson made his debut for which team?

 

9. Who won the 1976 Daily Express Spring Classic at Wimbledon?

 

10. Which current British team were expelled from the league twice within a three year period in the early 1990’s?

 

11. Which current Premiership Football team have staged speedway in their stadium?

 

12. In which year did former England international, John Davis announce his retirement?

 

13. Which team raced at Poolstock Stadium?

 

14. What’s the name of Neil Middleditch’s famous racing father?

 

15. In which country is the track at Murek?

 

Enjoy, and if you want to know the answers, all will be revealed on Saturday evening here.