Cycle Speedway Teams Down the Ages
Sussex East: Northiam Knights
About the team
Team formed during 1949.
Track was beside the "White Knight" Field House, next to the "Crown & Thistle" Public House in the main street, Northiam. Now known as the "Muddy Duck".
Rode in the Sedlescombe League(founded in Sept 1949) 1949-1951.
League racing took place on a Saturday night.
1950 came 4th in the Sedlescombe League.
Club Manager: E. Davis, 33 Goddens Gill, Northiam, East Sussex.
Club Secretary: D. Cameron, 19 Goddens Gill, Northiam.
Team foundered in 1953 due to lack of riders.
Mr G. Paine of "Sidegates", Northiam, who was involved with the Staple Cross club, was Chairman of the Sedlescombe & District League.
Riders
- rider 1
- rider 2