- Bristol Bulldogs
The Bristol Bulldogs were a British
motorcycle speedway team based in theKnowle Stadium ,Bristol ,England .Bamford, R & Jarvis J.(2001). "Homes of British Speedway". ISBN 0-7524-2210-3]The club was formed prior to
World War II . The track operated a season of challenge matches in 1946 with the team know as Ex-Bristol. They competed in the National League Division Two from 1947. The team was promoted to National League Division One in 1950 after back to back Championship titles. The Division One Bulldogs team featured most of the Division Two men and as a result they reverted to Division Two for the 1954 season.Bamford, R & Jarvis J.(2001). "Homes of British Speedway". ISBN 0-7524-2210-3]Bristol's team of 1949 has a rare record in that it whitewashed the visiting Glasgow Tigers 70 -14 in a fourteen heat National League fixture.Bamford, R. & Shailes, G. (2003) "Bristol Bulldogs Speedway", NPI Media Group. ISBN 0-7524-2865-9]
The Bulldogs were founder members of the Provincial League but the track closed for the site to be re-developed and the team operated out of
Plymouth for 1961 as Plymouth Bulldogs.Bamford, R. & Shailes, G. (2003) "Bristol Bulldogs Speedway", NPI Media Group. ISBN 0-7524-2865-9]Speedway returned to Bristol and
Eastville Stadium in 1977 in what was effectively theNewport Wasps becoming the Bristol Bulldogs for one season. The track operated in 1978 but was closed due to planning matters. Stars of the former team included AustralianPhil Crump , father of world championJason Crump .Bamford, R & Jarvis J.(2001). "Homes of British Speedway". ISBN 0-7524-2210-3]Notable riders
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External links
* [http://www.bristolbulldogs.co.nr/ Bristol Bulldogs Speedway]
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