ISLE OF WIGHT WARRIORS

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The Isle of Wight Warriors, formerly known as the Isle of Wight Islanders, were founded in 1996 and compete at the Smallbrook Stadium (track size 385 metres) in Ryde. Their colours are Blue and yellow and they currently (2019) compete in the National League. They have enjoyed success on many occasions, winning the Premier League Knock-out Cup in 2003, the Premier League Pairs Competition in 2002 and 2007, and the Premier League Fours Championship in 2007.

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Early on in their history, in 1998, they won the Young Shield, with a further success in 2001, while more recently they won the National Trophy in 2013.

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http://astore.amazon.co.uk/wwwgreyhoundd-21   especially

Complete History of the British League: Speedway

by Peter Oakes  ISBN-10: 0948882077

To view a complete collection of badges choose the relevant link below:-

2002-2016


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More detailed information is available from "Homes of British Speedway' by Robert Bamford & John Jarvis

A further great source of information is provided on John Skinner's excellent website on Defunct Speedway tracks, with a link given below.
http://www.defunctspeedway.co.uk/

For all Speedway enthusiasts, John Somerville’s website should always be your first port of call:-https://www.skidmarks1928.com/v/photos/john-somerville-collection
or email johnwslusar@gmail.com for inclusion of your comments and photos of speedway on this website.