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Doncaster Stallions

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Doncaster Stallions
Club information
Track addressDoncaster Greyhound Track
CountryEngland
Founded1969
Closed1970
Club facts
Track size320 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]

History

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The speedway team spent both seasons in British League Division Two. During the 1969 British League Division Two season they finished 12th.[3] For their second season they were known as Doncaster Dragons and they finished 15th from 17 teams in the 1970 British League Division Two season.[4][5]

In 1971, all riders were transferred to the Birmingham Brummies.[1]

Season summary

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Year and league Position Notes
1969 British League Division Two season 12th
1970 British League Division Two season 15th

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Doncaster Speedway". Defunct Speedway. Retrieved 31 August 2021.
  2. ^ "DONCASTER STALLIONS". greyhound Derby.com. Retrieved 31 August 2021.
  3. ^ Rogers, Martin (1978). The Illustrated History of Speedway. Studio Publications (Ipswich) Ltd. p. 129. ISBN 0-904584-45-3.
  4. ^ "Year by Year". Speedway Researcher. Retrieved 31 August 2021.
  5. ^ "British League Tables - British League Era (1965-1990)". Official British Speedway website. Retrieved 31 August 2021.