Bradford Northern (speedway)
| Bradford Northern | |
|---|---|
| Club information | |
| Track address | Odsal Stadium Rooley Lane Odsal Bradford West Yorkshire |
| Country | England |
| Founded | 1970 |
| Closed | 1973 replaced by Bradford Barons |
| League | British League Division Two |
Bradford Northern were a motorcycle speedway team based at Odsal Stadium, in Odsal, Bradford, from 1970 to 1973.[1][2]
History[edit]
In June 1970, halfway through the Division Two season, promoters Les Whaley, Mike Parker and Bill Bridgett moved the Nelson Admirals side across the Pennines to Bradford to resurrect speedway at Odsal as Bradford Northern.[1] The team spent three years in the British League Division Two.[3][4]
1974 saw the team name change to Bradford Barons.[1][5]
Season summary[edit]
| Year and league | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 British League Division Two season | 4th | |
| 1971 British League Division Two season | 2nd | |
| 1972 British League Division Two season | 11th | |
| 1973 British League Division Two season | 7th |
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c Bamford, R & Jarvis J.(2001). Homes of British Speedway. ISBN 0-7524-2210-3
- ^ "Bradford Speedway Odsal Stadium". Defunct Speedway. Retrieved 23 August 2021.
- ^ Rogers, Martin (1978). The Illustrated History of Speedway. Studio Publications (Ipswich) Ltd. p. 129. ISBN 0-904584-45-3.
- ^ "Competitions". Speedway Archive. Retrieved 23 August 2021.
- ^ "Year by Year". Speedway Researcher. Retrieved 23 August 2021.
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