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Cradley Heath Speedway Club was formed in 1947, racing at Dudley Wood Stadium in the heart of the Black Country. The "Heathens" as they were to become known competed in the British Speedway leagues from 1947-1952 and then uninterrupted from 1960-1996.

However in 1995, the stadium which had been home for almost fifty years was sold for residential development. In the years since, the loyal Cradley Heath supporters have kept the flag flying whilst battling valiantly to find a new location in the local area to resurrect the famous club. Now, after over ten years out of action, there is fresh hope that a return could come to fruition in the not too distant future.

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History
The modern history of Cradley Heathens turned the club into one of the most famous and successful speedway clubs in the world. British League title winners in 1981 and 1983; Knock Out Cup Winners a record-breaking eight times between 1979 and 1989 plus League Cup winners on three occasions and Premiership winners on six occasions. The Heathens team also contained the World Individual Champion for six years out of ten between 1981 and 1991, then again with Cradley riders in 1996 and 1997. World Champions include Bruce Penhall, Erik Gundersen, Jan O Pedersen, Billy Hamill & Greg Hancock.

A prayer from one of our supporters:
Our father who art in Heaven
Hallowed be thy name
The kingdom of Speedway come
This will be done
In Cradley as it is in the rest of the UK
Give us this day our Cradley Speedway back
And forgive us for our needs
As we forgive those who are against the planning application
And lead us to the glory years once more
And deliver us from our 12 years in exile
Cradley Speedway is the kingdom, the power and the glory
For ever and ever
Ommer um Cradley
Amen

My Blog

16/02/08 : Supporters Must Decide the Way Forward

16/02/08 : Supporters Must Decide the Way ForwardLatest news from www.cradleyspeedway.co.ukFollowing the announcement that plans for speedway at a site off Oldnall Road have been shelved, supporters h...
Posted by on Mon, 18 Feb 2008 14:31:00 GMT

Check out this video: A blast round Cradley

Check out this video: A blast round Cradley Add to My Profile | More Videos
Posted by on Wed, 19 Dec 2007 12:57:00 GMT

NEW CRADLEY SPEEDWAY PUBLICATION

POCKET SIZED HISTORY OF DEFUNCT SPEEDWAY TRACKS - CRADLEY HEATH SPECIAL This new publication has just been released by Speed-Away Promotions. Featuring over 80 pages full of stats, stories, photos and...
Posted by on Sat, 08 Dec 2007 08:55:00 GMT

Oldnall Road Websites!

Hi all,A couple of new websites have sprung up recently in response to some of the debate going on regarding the planning proposal, both FOR and AGAINST the return of the speedway. In the interests of...
Posted by on Tue, 04 Dec 2007 13:53:00 GMT

Check out this event: Cradley Speedway Dudley Pub Crawl

Hosted By: Cradley Heath SpeedwayWhen: 01 Dec 2007, 19:30Where: Corn Exchange, Brierley HillAmblecote RoadDudley, Midlands|67 DY52YJUnited KingdomDescription:Cradley Heath Speedway Click Here To View ...
Posted by on Sat, 24 Nov 2007 10:38:00 GMT

Check out this video: Who said speedway has no action u are so wrong

Check out this video: Who said speedway has no action u are so wrong Add to My Profile | More VideosBilly Hamill, Greg Hancock - two Cradley legends - and one absolutely breathtaking speed...
Posted by on Tue, 13 Nov 2007 12:37:00 GMT

New Site Announced for Heathens!

Almost 12 years to the day since the final speedway meeting was staged at Dudley Wood, a planning application has been launched to bring the Heathens back to the borough. The application is in respec...
Posted by on Sun, 04 Nov 2007 11:28:00 GMT

New Photos Added

Loads of new photos just added for your viewing pleasure!Rider portraits including Bob Andrews, Mike Gardner, the late Pete Jarman, Jimmy Squibb, Bruce Cribb, Dave Perks, Bobby Schwartz, Peter Nahlin,...
Posted by on Sat, 08 Sep 2007 13:00:00 GMT

PETITION GOING STRONG - SIGN UP NOW!!

Support has poured in from people of the Black Country and around the world to support the return of Cradley Speedway. In the first couple of weeks since the launch of the Online Petition, over 1800 n...
Posted by on Sat, 25 Aug 2007 03:35:00 GMT

Petition to Bring Back Cradley Speedway

Hi all, We have an online petition which we would like everyone to sign and show your support for the return of CRADLEY SPEEDWAY.We are calling upon Dudley Council to actively support Cradley Speedway...
Posted by on Mon, 06 Aug 2007 09:22:00 GMT