California Poppies
| California Poppies | |||
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| Club information | |||
| Track address | Longmoor Speedway, California in England, California Country Park, Nr Wokingham, Berkshire | ||
| Country | England | ||
| Founded | 1954 | ||
| Closed | 1956 | ||
| Major team honours | |||
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California Poppies were a British speedway team based at Longmoor Speedway
California in England, California Country Park, Nr Wokingham, Berkshire.[1]
History
The California Poppies raced in the California Country Park in an area known as California in England at the time, the track was situated on the north west side of Longmoor Lake (51°22'54.3"N 0°52'35.4"W) in an area that formed part of Longmoor Bog and the track had a concrete starting grid.[2]
They first raced in 1954 in the 1954 Southern Area League and were crowned champions, they raced again in 1955 and 1956.[3]
See also
References
- ^ "California UK". Speedway Museum Online.
- ^ "OA Plan - partial 1961". Old maps.co.uk.
- ^ "California in England". Defunct Speedway.
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 | ||