Poole (Pirates) Speedway
Darcy Ward â—?
This is the current 2 year running u21 world champion, he has also won the Australian rider of the year award in 2010, He is only 19 and is Poole's number 5.
Chris Holder â—?
Chris is the Poole captain and has been for about 2 years, and is the number 1. He has been awarded many awards including Poole rider of the year 3 times and Australian
History in 2010 ●
Arguably the hottest property in British Speedway, world U21 champion Darcy Ward, found himself Wimborne Roadbound from Premier league club King’s Lynn, a move that allowed the young teenager to team up with his off-track pal Chris Holder. Those two bright young prospects formed just 50% of the Australian contingent as talisman Davey Watt found himself returning to his local track, just a few miles from his Upton base, together with the captain’s title, whilst Jason Doyle had persuaded Matt Ford that he had fully recovered from his rotunda cuff injury sustained at the start of the previous season to bag a place in the Pirates side once again.
Poole Stadium ●
The stadium is now owned by Stadia Uk who also own stadiums at Reading and Swindon.
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The stadium now stages both Greyhound racing and Speedway events on a regular basis throughout the year. Poole stadium has a capacity of around 8,000 for Speedway events and 2,500 for Greyhound meetings.The stadium is now the home of Poole Pirates speedway team, who are one, if not the largest Speedway team in England, who race in the Elite League. Poole is you like are the Manchester United of Speedway teams, having been crowned Elite League champions in 2003 and 2004 seasons. Although recent years have not brought as much success,.
Poole Traditions â—?
It is a Poole tradition that after a race if they win they go round on the truck, just like they are in this photo.
Matthew Ford â—?
Matt Ford is the Poole Pirates owner and has been since 1998. He isn't the favorite person at Poole because he claims 'Speedway is getting broke'
More facts about Darcy â—?
Current World U21 Champion Ward will also race in the last round of the World Under21 Final in the same weekend, a win would make him the first rider in the sport’s history to lift three world junior titles.
More facts about Chris â—?
With a year of countless miles covered between several countries, Chris has cemented himself as one the stars of the future in international speedway. Riding for 3 League teams and having a great first year in the
Marco Simoncelli â—?
This isn't a page on Speedway, but recently one of my heroes Marco Simoncelli has died in a crash whilst racing in Malaysia.
Marco Simoncelli â—?
Marco is an Italian rider, number 58. He has been on the podium 22 times and has won the 250cc once and has won in the 250cc year
Marco Simoncelli â—?
RIP Marco, you are mine and dads hero!
Thank You â—?
Thank you for reading this and I hope you enjoyed it, Peace out!!!