Wimbledon In Sporting History has been working alongside the Speedway community, more notably those that still have strong connections to the Wimbledon “Dons” to help preserve and curate their history at Plough Lane.
Having recently completed “Going to the Dogs”, a film about the illustrious Greyhound past at the stadium, it was only fitting that we concentrate our efforts on the other most popular sports at the venue – and so a concerted effort from the racing historians has led to another huge project that will involve a statue and film.
This interest has meant that some have wondered if the Wimbledon racing fraternity will ever return to inner London. Well, wonder no more!
Wimbledon speedway is back!
It may only be a special one off event for now, but on 4th August the Dons will ride again. A London Tournament has been arranged involving riders representing Kent, Hackney, and White City, will compete against the Dons at Iwade Speedway, Raspberry Hill Lane at 2pm for the prestigious Vic Harding Memorial Trophy.
Admission is £14 Adults, and just £2 for concessions, with kids going free.
You can join be there at a small cost of £10 return on a special bus service, provided by Kingsley Hamilton and DLAG. Email TheDonsDen@hotmail.com for more details and to reserve your place.