bruno Posted September 12, 2015 Report Share Posted September 12, 2015 I'm off up the lake district in a minute and was just checking the map up north and noticed these two places.wasn't there speedway there in the 70s.any info anyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wessex Wanderer Posted September 12, 2015 Report Share Posted September 12, 2015 Certainly was. At the footy grounds of St Mirren and Albion Rovers respectively. Paisley operated 1975 and 1976. Narrow track around the footy pitch. Pretty sure the site is now a supermarket. Coatbridge first operated when the Monarchs had to move out of Old Meadowbank (about 1968) until the licence was transferred to Wembley (1970?). The Tigers then moved there from Hampden but closed a few years later (mid to late 70s). The track was again around the footy pitch but somehow didn't seem to have the usual problem of sharp corners instead of bends. The most banked track I have ever seen. Totally OK if I am corrected by those with more local knowledge. Hope this helps. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reviresco Posted September 12, 2015 Report Share Posted September 12, 2015 Bruno, the Defunct Speedway Tracks site is normally a good place to find some background. http://www.defunctspeedway.co.uk/Coatbridge%20Speedway.htm http://www.defunctspeedway.co.uk/Paisley.htm Hope this helps and enjoy your trip. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sommelier Posted September 12, 2015 Report Share Posted September 12, 2015 I'm off up the lake district in a minute and was just checking the map up north and noticed these two places.wasn't there speedway there in the 70s.any info anyone Take a look at John Skinners excelent site defunct tracks. Coatbridge was my favorite track of all time, 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stratton Posted September 12, 2015 Report Share Posted September 12, 2015 Take a look at John Skinners excelent site defunct tracks. Coatbridge was my favorite track of all time,I thought it was Eastbourne "sommelier"!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sommelier Posted September 12, 2015 Report Share Posted September 12, 2015 I thought it was Eastbourne "sommelier"!! Eastbourne! you havin a laugh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stratton Posted September 12, 2015 Report Share Posted September 12, 2015 Eastbourne! you havin a laugh!What is wrong with Eastie? a great racing track.!!!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sommelier Posted September 12, 2015 Report Share Posted September 12, 2015 What is wrong with Eastie? a great racing track.!!!? You on the cider mate!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stratton Posted September 12, 2015 Report Share Posted September 12, 2015 You on the cider mate!!No i have had a nice cup of Charlie mate,i will have a couple of beers later.,! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sommelier Posted September 12, 2015 Report Share Posted September 12, 2015 No i have had a nice cup of Charlie mate,i will have a couple of beers later.,! Charlie, thought you snort that mate!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted September 12, 2015 Report Share Posted September 12, 2015 (edited) No i have had a nice cup of Charlie mate,i will have a couple of beers later.,! Charlie, thought you snort that mate!!! Don't worry sidney - I know what you meant. :rofl: Edited September 12, 2015 by The White Knight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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