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For the rugby union club, see Sheffield Tigers RUFC.
Sheffield Tigers
Club information
Track addressOwlerton Stadium
Penistone Road
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
CountryEngland
Founded1929
Team managerJack Lee
Team captainSimon Stead
LeaguePremier League
Websitewww.sheffieldtigers.co
Club facts
ColoursYellow and Blue
Track size361 metres (395 yd)
Track record time59.1 seconds (54.66mph)
Track record date15 October 2010
Track record holderRicky Ashworth
Current team
Rider CMA
England Simon Stead 10.41
England Jason Garrity 8.46
England Josh Bates 5.44
England Richard Hall 4.04
England Nathan Greaves 3.00
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Major team honours
British League KO Cup Winners1974
Premier League Champions1999, 2002
Premier League KO Cup Winners2002
Premier Trophy Winners2001
Premier League Fours Champions1999, 2000
Premier League Pairs Champions2010
Conference League Champions2000, 2001
British Speedway Cup (Div 2)1947
Northern Trophy1974

The Sheffield 'Window Centre' Tigers are a speedway team based in Sheffield, England. They currently race in the British Premier League and their home meetings take place at Owlerton Stadium which is the fastest track in British speedway and traditionally hold their race nights on Thursday's between March and October.[1] The Tigers are sponsored by the Sheffield Window Centre, promoted by Damien Bates, Peter Mole and Julie Reading.[2]

History

Owlerton was a purpose built speedway track built in 1929. It operated for most of the pre-war years and re-opened for a short spell in 1945. The team operated in the Northern League of 1946 and in the National League Division Two between 1947 and 50. It closed part way through 1951 and staged open meetings in 1952. The track re-opened in 1960 and has operated most seasons since then. The team has been known as The Tigers apart from part of 1950 when they were known as The Tars. The Tigers alltime leading point scorer is Sean Wilson with 4246 points and the record appearance maker is Reg Wilson with 470 appearances. Their official track record holder is former captain and No.1 Ricky Ashworth with a time of 59.1 seconds.[3]

Riders confirmed for the 2016 season are Simon Stead, Jason Garrity, Josh Bates, Richard Hall, Nathan Greaves

Club honours

Current season

The 2016 season is the 20th consecutive season that the Sheffield Tigers have competed in the Premier League.

2016 team

Previous seasons

Main article: Sheffield Tigers seasons

Notable former riders

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References

  1. ^ "Potters Will Get Respect". Sheffield Tigers. 18 April 2007. Retrieved 10 November 2010.
  2. ^ Bamford, Robert (1 March 2007). Tempus Speedway Yearbook 2007. NPI Media Group. ISBN 0-7524-4250-3. {{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  3. ^ "Hungry Tigers edge first leg of Play-Offs". Sheffield Star. 15 October 2010. Retrieved 11 November 2010.
  4. ^ Oakes, P (2006). Speedway Star Almanac. Pinegen Ltd. ISBN 0-9552376-1-0. {{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
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