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Cycle Speedway Teams Down the Ages

Essex: Leigh Aces

About the team

First track was at Mountdale Gardens at the top of Progress Park, near the A127.

Second track was at Daws Heath, now the site of Deanes School.

Third track was at the bottom of Progress Park.

Club Secretary: J. Berry, 1281 London Road, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex(1960s).

Raced in the Southend League 1962.

Team Honours.

1962 won the 'Gobson K.O. Cup' at their 1st attempt, narrowly beating Hawbush in the final.

Riders

  • Dave Berry
  • John Berry
  • Sandy Berry
  • Bob Broomfield
  • Ronnie Burch
  • Andy Coxhead
  • Tom Coxhead
  • Roy Giggens
  • Geoff Hatcher
  • Austen Horrex
  • Ron Mashford
  • Arthur Payne
  • Gerry Poore
  • Roger Rolph
  • Brian Wiles