Defunct Speedway Tracks - Halifax The Shay

HALIFAX - The Shay

REMEMBER when West Yorkshire had a huge banked speedway track?
Well the latest issue, in our acclaimed DEFUNCT magazine series looks back at the proud history of the Halifax Dukes and in particular Halifax - The Shay.
Packed with more than 90 photos from the 40s, 50s and into the modern era, The Shay was one of the sports unique tracks.
We have exclusive interviews with promoter Reg Fearman, and ‘THE DUKE’ of them all - Eric Boocock, along with another exclusive in Tommy Roper.
We review Dukes greatest seasons - their first in 1949 and their championship success of league and cup double in 1966 - what a year that was.
Packed with great photos of The Shay, this issue is action all the way.
Issue #21 of the acclaimed series ‘The Pocket Size History of Defunct Speedway Tracks - Halifax The Shay is NOW published and on sale price £6.50 (POST INC) by sending a cheque/PO (sorry - no credit card facility) to: Speed-Away Promotions, 19, Arundel Road, Lytham St. Annes, Lancashire FY8 1AF. Tel: 01253 733288. E-mail: oriolecy@btinternet.com
All back issues available: Doncaster, Paisley, Rochdale, Nelson, Sunderland, Romford, Castleford, Belle Vue II, White City (London), Wigan, Glasgow (Hampden Park), Bristol (Eastville), Fleetwood (with free opening 1948 replica programme), West Ham, Liverpool, Crayford, Canterbury, Hackney Wick, Wembley and Leicester (Blackbird Road).
And we will send you our latest 2008-09 CATALOGUE, along with £15s worth of FREE MONEY OFF VOUCHERS!’
And check out our new REWARDS cards of ‘100 of the Speedway’s Greatest Riders.’ They are FREE to collect.
Next up - is #20, Coatbridge (due out late December 2008) - £6.50

Price: £6.50