California Poppies

California Poppies were a British speedway team based at Longmoor Speedway
California in England, California Country Park, Nr Wokingham, Berkshire.[1]

This article is about the motorcycle team. For the plant, see Eschscholzia californica.
California Poppies
Club information
Track addressLongmoor Speedway, California in England,
California Country Park, Nr Wokingham, Berkshire
CountryEngland
Founded1954
Closed1956
Major team honours
Southern Area League Champions1954

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
  1. "California UK". Speedway Museum Online.
  2. "OA Plan - partial 1961". Old maps.co.uk.
  3. "California in England". Defunct Speedway.
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