Hackney Kestrels

The Hackney Kestrels were a Speedway team which operated from 1984, when the Crayford Kestrels transferred the promotion to Hackney, until their closure in 1990.[1]

Hackney Kestrels
Club information
Track address	Hackney Wick Stadium Waterden Road Hackney London
Country	England
Founded	1984
Closed	1990
Team captain	Barry Thomas
Club facts
Colours	Blue, White and Red
Track size	345 yards (315 m)
Major team honours
National League Champions 1988 National League KO Cup 1984, 1988

In 1988 the Kestrels won the League Championship, winning twenty-six of their thirty league matches. The Kestrels also won the Knockout Cup, beating the Wimbledon Dons on aggregate in the final.[2][3]

Notable riders

• Glenn Doyle
• Andy Galvin
• Mark Loram
• Chris Louis
• Steve Schofield
• Malcolm Simmons
• Barry Thomas
• Paul Whittaker
• Simon Wigg

See also

• Hackney Wick Wolves
• Hackney Hawks
• London Lions

References

1. Bamford, R & Jarvis J.(2001). Homes of British Speedway. ISBN 0-7524-2210-3
2. Fenn, C.(2003). Hackney Speedway, Friday at Eight. ISBN 0-7524-2737-7
3. Jacobs, N. Speedway in London. ISBN 0-7524-2221-9