Speedway a brief history
 Although
speedway is a predominantly male sport, there were 2 female
riders in the 1930's. Riders were not only British, but also
Americans, a small number of Germans and Danes, and a number
of Australians and Canadians.
The earliest tracks had the inside area marked out, the surface
covered in cinders and the spectators formed the outside of
the track, which was not only dangerous for the riders, but
it was also very hazardous for the spectators!! Since the
track was based on an oval shape, the spectators had a view
of the whole of the race, unlike other sports, such as F1,
where spectators only see the rider once every lap.
 A
crowd of 2,000 was expected at the first ever meeting in Britain
at Epping Forest, but 30,000 turned up! Because of its instant
success, purpose-built tracks sprung up all over the country,
which included safety regulations and safety fences to protect
the spectators. The World Championship did not come into being
until 1936. Before that, there was only the British Championship
to ride for in this country.
More information
Speedway today
Speedway history
Who is this Mark Loram?
External Links
The
Official Poole Speedway Home Page
The Unofficial
Poole Speedway
Home
Page
The
Official
Mark Loram Fan Club
Unofficial Poole
Pirates Speedway Web
This page is updated by Maggie Bevan - Former Embassy Member
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