Oxford Speedway News

The Oxford Speedway Supporters' Club will be holding a barbeque at the Kidlington Green Social Club in Green Road, Kidlington on Saturday (August 28) to coincide with the first-ever Croatian Grand Prix, the eighth round of the 11-round series.

The barbeque starts at 5.30pm, with coverage of the Croatian GP from the purpose-built Gorican stadium starting at 6.00pm. All the usual fun and games, such as the raffle, Find The Cheetah and the bingo, will take place. It's a triple rolling over for Find The Cheetahs so it must be won at this barbeque!!!

Admissions prices are: Adults £8, Children 12-16 £4, Children Under 12 £2. OSSC Members get a £1 reduction on admission.

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Kevin Howse finished tenth in the fourth round of the European Veterans Longtrack series last Sunday, whilst contesting his first ever grasstrack meeting.

Howse now lies ninth in the overall standings, but he still has a chance of third overall with a good result in the final round in late September.

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The Oxford Speedway Supporters' Club will be holding a barbeque at the Kidlington Green Social Club in Green Road, Kidlington this evening (Saturday, August 14) to coincide with the Scandinavian Speedway Grand Prix, the seventh round of the 11-round series.

It's the first BBQ for 8 weeks, with the gap due to the British GP at Cardiff and the Speedway World Cup.

The barbeque starts at 5.30pm, with coverage of the Scandinavian GP from Malilla, Sweden starting at 6.00pm. All the usual fun and games, such as the raffle, Find The Cheetah and the bingo, will take place.

Admissions prices are: Adults £8, Children 12-16 £4, Children Under 12 £2. OSSC Members get a £1 reduction on admission.

The weather forecast is not great for this evening, but don't let that put you off - there is plenty of cover, and the food tastes just as good whatever the weather!!

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FORMER Oxford promoter John Payne was delighted by the success of Sunday’s Oxford Cheetahs reunion at the Plough in Wheatley.

Payne was in charge at Oxford between 1980 & 1995, alongside Bernard Crapper, and he has now been the landlord of the Plough for nearly 20 years.

Payne said: “Ann Booker did a tremendous job in arranging and organising the event. Hats off to her, for coming up with such a great idea.

“I really enjoyed myself. I had a long chat with Mike Patrick, who was a regular at Oxford for many years. It was great to catch up with Mike, and I hope he enjoys his retirement from speedway photography.

“And it was brilliant to meet up with the riders, talk about old times and find out what they are doing these days. All-in-all, it was a fabulous day.”

Booker is now organising a further event, to celebrate what would have been the 50th birthday of the late and much-missed Simon Wigg. It will take place at the Plough on Sunday, October 24.

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Don't forget that it's the Oxford Cheetahs Reunion at the Plough Inn, Wheatley tomorrow (Sunday, July 25).

Riders in attendance include: Dave Perks, Les Rumsey, John Hack, Paul Evitts, Andy Grahame, Kevin Smart, Pip Lamb, Richard Greer, Pete Seaton, Steve Crockett, Martin Goodwin, Jon Surman, Andy Meredith, David Clarke, Andy Hackett, Keith Booth, Malcolm Holloway and Bert Harkins.

It is a day long event, commencing at 11am, and is free to fans. There will be a raffle & buffet, and any profits will go to the Speedway Riders’ Benevolent Fund.

Leigh Adams, who led Oxford to the 2001 Elite League championship, will be signing copies of his new book from 1pm to 4pm.

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