Linlithgow Lightning
| Linlithgow Lightning | |||
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| Club information | |||
| Track address | Heathersfield Stadium Linlithgow West Lothian | ||
| Country | Scotland | ||
| Founded | 1994 | ||
| Closed | 1999 | ||
| Major team honours | |||
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Linlithgow Lightning were a British speedway team based in Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland. They raced at Heathersfield Stadium.[1][2]
History
They first raced in 1994 in the 1994 British League Division Three.[3] In 1995 they raced in the 1995 Academy League.[4][5]
During their third season they won the 1996 Speedway Conference League and the Conference League Knockout Cup.[6][7]
The following season they competed in the 1997 Speedway Conference League as Lathallan Lightning before failing to field a team during 1998. The competed for one more season during the 1999 Speedway Conference League season.[8]
The club folded in 1999 and the venue closed in October 1999.[9]
Season summary
| Year and league | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 British League Division Three | 4th | |
| 1995 Academy League | 6th | |
| 1996 Speedway Conference League | 1st | Champions & Knockout Cup winners |
| 1997 Speedway Conference League | 11th | rode as Lathallan Lightning |
| 1999 Speedway Conference League | 6th |
See also
References
- ^ "Linlithgow - Heathersfield Stadium". Speedway Museum Online.
- ^ "Linlithgow Speedway". Defunct Speedway. Retrieved 2 September 2021.
- ^ "1994 tables". Speedway GB.
- ^ "1995 tables". Speedway GB.
- ^ "Year by Year". Speedway Researcher. Retrieved 2 September 2021.
- ^ "Major League Competitions". Speedway Archive.
- ^ "1996 Tables". Speedway GB.com.
- ^ "BRITISH LEAGUE TABLES - MODERN ERA (1991-PRESENT)". Official British Speedway website. Retrieved 2 September 2021.
- ^ "The Linlithgow Story". Speedway Plus.
United Kingdom Speedway Seasons | ||
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| Tier One League Top division |
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| Tier Two League Second division |
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| Tier Three League Third division | ||
| Champions | ||