Boston Barracudas

The Boston Barracudas were a speedway team. Founded mid-season in 1970 by Cyril Crane when the King's Lynn Starlets changed their name, they competed in the National League until 1987 at Boston Sports Stadium in New Hammond Beck Road.

Boston Barracudas
Club information
Track addressBoston Sports Stadium, New Hammond Beck Road, Boston, Lincolnshire (demolished)
CountryEngland
Founded1970, 2000
Closed1987, 2008
Club facts
ColoursBlue and White
Track size342 metres
Major team honours
British League Division Two Champions1973
British League Div. 2 KO Cup Winners1973
National League Best Pairs Champions1977
Conference League Trophy Winners2000
Conference League KO Cup2003

In 2000 the club was reformed as Boston Barracuda-Braves, and entered the Conference League but riding at King's Lynn. The team name reverted to Boston Barracudas in 2007 but the club closed down after the 2008 season.

Riders

2007 team

Honours

Division 2

Champions: 1973[1]

National League Knockout Cup

Winners: 1973

National League Pairs

Winners: 1977

Conference League Knockout Cup

Winners: 2000

Conference League Trophy

Winners: 2003

References

  1. Oakes, P (2006). Speedway Star Almanac. Pinegen Ltd. ISBN 0-9552376-1-0.


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