Boston Barracudas
The Boston Barracudas were a speedway team. Founded mid-season in 1970 by Cyril Crane when the King's Lynn Starlets changed their name, they competed in the National League until 1987 at Boston Sports Stadium in New Hammond Beck Road.
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| Track address | Boston Sports Stadium, New Hammond Beck Road, Boston, Lincolnshire (demolished) | ||||||||||
| Country | England | ||||||||||
| Founded | 1970, 2000 | ||||||||||
| Closed | 1987, 2008 | ||||||||||
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| Colours | Blue and White | ||||||||||
| Track size | 342 metres | ||||||||||
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In 2000 the club was reformed as Boston Barracuda-Braves, and entered the Conference League but riding at King's Lynn. The team name reverted to Boston Barracudas in 2007 but the club closed down after the 2008 season.
Riders
2007 team
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Paul Cooper - Simon Lambert
- Darren Mallett
- Matthew Wright
- Shane Waldron
- James Brundle
- Cal Mcdade
- Adam Lowe
Honours
Division 2
Champions: 1973[1]
National League Knockout Cup
Winners: 1973
National League Pairs
Winners: 1977
Conference League Knockout Cup
Winners: 2000
Conference League Trophy
Winners: 2003
References
- Oakes, P (2006). Speedway Star Almanac. Pinegen Ltd. ISBN 0-9552376-1-0.
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