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Post by Administrator on Jan 24, 2009 12:40:44 GMT
Opened April 26 1935. Closed (war) September 1939. Reopened April 10 1963. Closed July 5 1991. Reopened March 28 1996. Closed October 3 1996. In 1996 the team raced as London Lions. Address: Hackney Wick Stadium, Waterden Road, Hackney, London, E15.
In 2011, Hackney were revived as a National League team in a joint Lakeside Hammers-Rye House promotion with home matches at both venues.
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Post by thebaldeagle1932 on Jan 25, 2009 10:13:05 GMT
Does anyone have information on Baltzer Hansen, a Danish rider at Hackney Wick in 1936? He may have been the brother of the better known Morian Hansen.
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Post by tungate on Jan 26, 2009 0:31:28 GMT
I think he was Morian's brother
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Post by Paul on Jan 26, 2009 19:28:53 GMT
I think he was Morian's brother No relation so I believe. |
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Post by Administrator on Jan 27, 2009 12:25:32 GMT
Like Paul, I am fairly certain that Morian and Baltzer Hansen were not related.
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Post by tungate on Jan 27, 2009 18:09:55 GMT
Yes, you may well be right John. I read somewhere way back, that he was the brother of Morian, but so much of Speedway History right back to how it "got invented" is only rumour and "fairystory" after all. So I probably got caught out by it as well
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Post by tungate on Jan 29, 2009 15:57:51 GMT
In 1938 Hackney & Norwich were both in the mix for the 2nd Division Championship. Hackney asked Norwich to agree to ride=off for the honours if the teams finished level on points but they also added a condition to this request. "Norwich were to stop Max Grosskreutz riding in these matches" The teams did finish level that season but Hackney were happy to accept the Control Board ruling that "the team scoring most race points in League fixtures would take the title" Hackney took the title.
They were fortunate to do so as Norwich met them twice, in the National Trophy and Provincial Trophy, over 2x18 heat fixtures" and wiped them out in both events.
In the National Trophy Norwich went on to beat 1st Division Harringay, a Speedway first giant-killing, although the rule was that only one leg, on the 2nd Division track, was to be run.
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Post by Administrator on May 4, 2009 12:23:42 GMT
A query: there are indications that Hackney opened on May 3 1935 in a match against New Cross and not on April 26 1935 as listed on this site? Any confirmation as to which is correct please?
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Post by thebaldeagle1932 on May 4, 2009 12:36:16 GMT
Hackney held a trial meeting on April 26 1935. No details known. The meeting on May 3 1935 was a National League match against New Cross. Hackney started with a defeat.
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Post by Administrator on Apr 5, 2011 7:44:06 GMT
From the BSPA website:
NATIONAL LEAGUE KO CUP DRAW
TUESDAY FEBRUARY 15, 2011
HOLDERS Buxton face a local derby clash with Stoke to launch the defence of their National League Knockout Cup.
The Hitmen, who swept all before them in the third tier of the sport last year, will face the newcomers from the Potteries over two legs in a first round tie.
In an attractive line-up, Dudley have been paired with Belle Vue which should pull in bumper crowds over two meetings.
Newport will face the Isle of Wight and Mildenhall, who rejoined the league only last week, have been paired with the revived Hackney Hawks.
National League boss Peter Morrish said: "It's an excellent line-up for the Knockout Cup although it is slightly disappointing not to have King's Lynn and Scunthorpe in the equation as they opted to miss out and just focus on the league itself.
"When you look down the draw there are some ties which will revive some great memories and the holders will be desperate to put one over their local rivals!"
NL KOC FIRST ROUND: Buxton v Stoke, Dudley v Belle Vue, Newport v Isle of Wight, Mildenhall v Hackney. All ties over two legs.
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Post by Administrator on Apr 5, 2011 7:45:40 GMT
From the BSPA website:
HACKNEY: HAWKS V AMERICAN TOURING TEAM (CH) - PREVIEW
SUNDAY APRIL 03, 2011
This coming Saturday (April 9th) brings a very special fixture to Rye House, marking as it does the track return of the Hackney Hawks nearly fifteen years after the bikes last roared at Waterden Road.
The 2011 breed of Hawks is a mixture of experience and potential, with 2003 Conference (now National) League Riders Champion Barrie Evans and 2011 titlist David Mason providing the foundations. Mason is one of four 2010 Rye House Cobras in the new side, the others being British U-21 Finalists Marc Owen and Shane Hazelden, and doubling-up Rocket Ben Morley. Completing the team are Ben Hopwood, who has arrived from the Isle of Wight, and 15 year old Brandon Freemantle, who won the 500cc British U-15 Championship last season, twelve months on from capturing the 250cc version.
Saturday’s opposition is provided by the American Touring Team, who as the “Dream Team” took the Cobras to an enthralling 47-46 result at Rye House last April. Kindly sponsored by Travel Plus Tours, the Eagles will be led by Ronnie Correy, who is coming out of retirement for two matches of the tour. “The Rocket” is a four-time former World Finalist, and a 1992 World Team Cup and Pairs Champion.
There are eight other riders making the tour, so perm seven of these eight for Saturday’s fixture. “The Mad Dog” Shaun McConnell is known to British supporters for his runs with Birmingham and Swindon, plus his starring roles in the Brighton Indoor events, while “Fast” Eddie Castro is celebrating 31 years of racing, and at the age of 52 is, according to both his own website and neutrals alike “still going strong, still going fast”.
Doug “The Destroyer” Nicol is a year “Fast” Eddie’s junior and was once a Middlesborough Bear in 1992, while 19 year old Mike Buman is making his second trip to the UK and Joey “The Bolt” Holt is also a member of this year’s national U-21 team.
Indianapolis’ Jim Terchila was previously third in the 2006 Central Series Championship, while the American squad is rounded out by 2007 Industry Hills Youth Second Division Champion Dylan Black and “Marvellous” Marvin Sonnier.
To mark the occasion, Saturday’s meeting will host a very special guest in the form of legendary Hawks captain Barry Thomas, who appeared at Hackey at Waterden Road as a Hawk from 1970 to 1983, and then as a Kestral from 1984 to 1986, as well as in 1988 and 1989. That twenty year run brought in not one but two testimonial!
By the way, Thomas’ one missing year – 1987 – saw him ride for Rye House, so the link is fully completed on Saturday.
The action gets underway at 7pm.
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Post by Administrator on Apr 5, 2011 7:55:04 GMT
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Post by Administrator on Apr 5, 2011 14:07:44 GMT
LAKESIDE HAMMERS SPEEDWAY PRESS RELEASE
Tuesday 5th April 2011
TODAY'S HAWKS, TOMORROW'S GP STARS
As the Hackney Hawks count down the days until their return to the track, The Lakeside Hammers Speedway Club are offering all of their supporters an opportunity to get behind their young rising stars, Marc Owen and Shane Hazelden.
The Club is only as big as its fans and its future stars, and their fans can all show that they are committed to their youngsters by way of a user friendly and very affordable sponsorship option.
Whenever Lakeside Hammers assets Shane and Marc turn out for the Hackney Hawks at the Arena-Essex Raceway the fans will have a chance to sponsor them per point scored. Sponsorship can be as little as 10p per point up to £1 per point.
The Lakeside Hammers Promotional duo of Jon Cook and Stuart Douglas are starting the scheme off with individual offers of £1 per rider per point scored.
"This is a brilliant way for everyone at the Club to participate in the future of British Speedway by putting our lads first." said Stuart Douglas. "We are completely committed to Marc and Shane, who are undoubtedly very talented, and we want to do all we can to help them climb the ladder of success. Every penny really does count to these lads, and I applaud everyone who feels they are able to help."
The Lakeside hammers elite league Speedway Club are hoping that this initiative will not only help Shane and Marc, but will also help attract promising youngsters to the Club in the future. They believe strongly in developing British talent, and want to be the club of choice for the stars of the future.
If anyone is interested in offering sponsorship, please contact traceymunro@lakesidehammers.com
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Post by Administrator on Apr 5, 2011 14:46:34 GMT
Hackney riders 2011: Photo by: Gavin Ellis / TGS Photo Hackney Hawks Marc Owen and Shane Hazelden. Gavin Ellis / TGS Photo ![]() Hackney Hawk.../TGS Photo[/img] Attachments:
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Post by Administrator on Apr 5, 2011 14:57:15 GMT
2011 FIXTURES - home RH = Rye House; LS = Lakeside; A = Away.
APRIL
Saturday 9th
International Challenge
American Touring Team
RH
Wednesday 13th
National League
King’s Lynn ‘Young Stars’
A
Friday 22nd
National League
Stoke ‘Potters’
LS
Saturday 30th
National League
Belle Vue ‘Colts’
RH
MAY
Monday 2nd
National League
Scunthorpe ‘Saints’
A
Saturday 7th
National League
King’s Lynn (Young Stars’
RH
Friday 13th
National League
Dudley ‘Heathens’
LS
Tuesday 31st
National League
Dudley ‘Heathens’
A
JUNE
Sunday 5th
National League KO Cup
Mildenhall ‘Fen Tigers’
A
Friday 10th
National League
Scunthorpe ‘Saints’
LS
Saturday 11th
National League KO Cup
Mildenhall ‘Fen Tigers’
RH
Tuesday 14th
National League
Isle of Wight ‘Islanders’
A
Saturday 18th
National League Pairs
Newport Speedway
A
JULY
Saturday 2nd
National League
Newport ‘Hornets’
RH
Friday 8th
National League
Isle of Wight ‘Islanders’
LS
Sunday 10th
National League
Buxton ‘Hitmen’
A
Friday 15th
TBC
TBC
LS
Sunday 24th
National League
Mildenhall ‘Fen Tigers’
A
Friday 29th
National League
Buxton ‘Hitmen’
LS
Saturday 30th
National League Fours
Stoke Speedway
A
AUGUST
Saturday 6th
National League
Mildenhall ‘Fen Tigers’
RH
Sunday 14th
National League
Newport ‘Hornets’
A
Saturday 27th
TBC
TBC
RH
Wednesday 31st
National League
Belle Vue
A
SEPTEMBER
Saturday 3rd
National League Riders Championship -Individual
Rye House Speedway
RH
Saturday 10th
National League
Stoke ‘Potters’
A
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