Oxford Cheetahs
Club information
Track addressOxford Stadium
Sandy Lane
Cowley, Oxford
CountryEngland
Founded1939
PromoterJamie Courtney
Team managerPeter Schroeck
Team captainScott Nicholls
LeagueSGB Premiership
SGB Championship
National Development League
WebsiteOfficial Website
Club facts
ColoursBlue and Yellow
Track size297 metres (325 yd)
Track record time56.2 seconds
Track record date13 October 1988
Track record holderHans Nielsen
Major team honours
United Kingdom Champions1964, 1985, 1986, 1989, 2001
Knockout Cup Winners1964, 1985, 1986
UK tier 3 winners1950, 2023
National Trophy tier 3 winners1950
Premier League Fours1994, 1996
Gold Cup Winners1989
League Cup Winners (Shared)1986
Premiership Winners1987
Midland Cup Winners1975, 1985, 1986
Britannia Shield Winners1964
Craven Shield Winners2005

The Oxford Cheetahs are a British speedway team[1] based at Oxford Stadium, in Oxford, England. They were founded in 1939 and are five times champions of Britain, in 1964, 1985, 1986, 1989 and 2001. The club folded in 2007 but returned to racing when participating in the SGB Championship 2022.

During their history they have run under several other names; from 1972 to 1975, they were known as Oxford Rebels[1] and from 2003 to 2005, they were known as Oxford Silver Machine. They have also run junior sides known as the Oxford Cubs, Oxford Silver Machine Academy, Oxford Lions and Oxford Chargers. For 2024 the club will run two teams in addition to the Cheetahs, one under a new guise of the Oxford Spires in the Premiership and the Chargers in the development league.

Current squads

Spires
SGB Premiership
Cheetahs
SGB Championship
Chargers
NDL
Poland Maciej JanowskiEngland Scott Nicholls (capt)Australia Luke Killeen
Denmark Nicolai KlindtAustralia Sam MastersEngland Jacob Clouting
England Charles WrightEngland Jordan JenkinsEngland Jody Scott
England Chris HarrisAustralia Cameron HeepsEngland Jason Garrad
Australia Rohan TungateEngland Henry AtkinsEngland Ashton Vale
England Lewis KerrAustralia Luke KilleenEngland Alex Spooner
England Ashton BoughenEngland Ashton BoughenEngland Senna Summers

History

1939-1948

The Oxford Motorcycle Speedway Club moved to Oxford Stadium in 1939 from a grass circuit in Sandford-on-Thames. The Secretary Ted Mander orchestrated the move and the first individual meeting was held on Easter Saturday 8 April 1939 won by Roy Duke. The club contested team meetings against Smallford, Wisbech, High Beech and Reading.[2]

Racing resumed on 28 April 1940, with guest teams racing. This was followed by just two meetings in 1941 before Mander announced that racing would be suspended for the duration of the war. Despite the war ending in 1945 there was no racing from 1942 to 1948. However, during 1948 the stadium owner Leslie Calcutt unsuccessfully applied to the Speedway Control Board for a licence to race in the Third Division.[2]

1949-1956

Following major track renovations in 1949, the club joined the 1949 Speedway National League Division Three. The club took the nickname 'Cheetahs' following a competition for the general public, held by the local Oxford Mail newspaper. The team manager was Ron Bear and the club colours were dark blue and yellow, with the first match being an away fixture at Exeter on 18 April 1949. Oxford lost heavily 60-24 and three days later lost to Hastings 47–37 in their first home fixture.[2] The Cheetahs finished in last place during their inaugural season and used 24 different riders. The following season they won the division 3 league and cup double and were promoted to Division two in 1951. After finishing bottom of the division two in 1952 they rode in the third division called the Southern League in 1953 but following a league restructure returned to division two in 1954.[3]

1957-1971

Following a league merger the Cheetahs rode in the top tier for the first time in 1957. After struggling in the top division for several years they dramatically won the top-tier league for the first time in 1964[4] despite finishing last the season before with many of the same riders. The winning team consisted of Arne Pander, Colin Gooddy, Colin McKee, Danny Dunton, Eddie Reeves, George Major, Jack Geran, Jimmy Gooch, John Bishop, Ron How and Ronnie Genz. They also completed a treble by winning the National Trophy and Britannia Shield. The team failed to emulate the success in the following seasons finishing mid-table for the next 7 years.[3]

1972-1975

From 1972 to 1975, they were known as Oxford Rebels under promoters Danny Dunton and Bob Dugard. In what was to be the final year for the Rebels at Cowley Stadium, they won the Midland Cup against Wolverhampton Wolves under the captainship of Dag Lovaas. Following the threat of track closure[5] the promoters started a new team at White City called the White City Rebels leaving Oxford with no team or riders.

1976-1983

A new Oxford team were formed and entered division two,[6] they took back the name Cheetahs with new promoters Harry Bastable and Tony Allsop after a committee of fans had created a "Save Our Stadium" campaign over the previous winter.[7] The team competed for eight years in the division.

Speedway at Oxford in 1981

1984-1992

The golden period of Oxford speedway started in 1984. The stadium owners Northern Sports, headed by David Hawkins, invested heavily into the stadium with a £1.5 million three tier grandstand restaurant and sports centre. Hawkins installed Bernard Crapper and John Payne as speedway co-promoters and the team were entered for the 1984 British League season (the top league tier), with a new team that included Danish international Hans Nielsen (signed for £30,000) and Simon Wigg (£25,000).[8] The team were champions of Britain in 1985, 1986 and 1989. In addition they won two British League Knockout Cups, a League Cup, Premiership and Gold Cup and paraded through Oxford on an open top bus.[9]

1993-1997

Northern Sports parent company Hawkins of Harrow began to run into financial trouble and the team suffered lack of investment, Hans Nielsen left and the team applied to and raced in division two. They won the division two fours championship in 1994.[10] Northern Sports were later liquidated, meaning the team was not financed by the stadium owners. Additionally in 1995 and 1996 there was only one division of British speedway meaning the Oxford Cheetahs returned to the top division under independent promoters.[3] In 1997, another league restructure resulted in a new Elite League with the Premier League becoming division two, Oxford competed in the latter.

1998-2002

The team competed in the Elite League under new promotion from 1998 and in 2001 won their fifth top tier title. The team consisted of Aleš Dryml Jr., Andrew Appleton, Brian Andersen, Davey Watt, Leigh Adams, Lukáš Dryml, Steve Johnston and Todd Wiltshire and was promoted by Steve Purchase.

2003-2006

The Oxford Cheetahs were renamed for three seasons as the Oxford Silver Machine under the promotion of Nigel Wagstaff.[11] In 2006 they reverted to their original name which was apt because it was their final full season as a top tier speedway team.

2007

Until 30 May 2007, they rode in the Elite League and operated a junior side known as the Oxford Lions which competed in the Conference League. In a statement issued by the British Speedway Promoters Association on 31 May 2007, their owner Colin Horton closed the club as a result of only 400–500 regular supporters attending home fixtures, and losing several thousand pounds every week.[12] In June 2007, businessman Allen Trump invested in the club (also sponsoring the club via LCD Publishing) to secure the lease on the track and the Cheetahs completed the 2007 season in the Conference League, replacing the Lions.[13]

After the 2007 season, owner Allen Trump planned to bring the Cheetahs back into the Premier League for 2008.[14] However, Trump was unable to secure a deal with landlords, the Greyhound Racing Association (GRA) to continue speedway racing at the Cowley and handed the promotion back to the BSPA.[15][16] Further negotiations with the GRA were unsuccessful and Oxford had no speedway for 14 years.[17] A number of committed fans keen to see the return of speedway to Oxford remained active. Two supporters groups, the Oxford Speedway Supporters Club (OSSC) and Save Oxford Speedway (SOS) held regular events and trips for Oxford fans and actively campaigned for the return of speedway to Oxford.[18]

2022-present

On 11 November 2021, it was confirmed that the Cheetahs would return for the 2022 season in the SGB Championship, after a 14-year absence from British Speedway. The stadium had been leased to Kevin Boothby, who was keen to bring back the sport.[19] Jamie Courtney would be the team promoter.[20][21] The Cheetahs also ran a junior side called the Chargers for the 2022 NDL season[22] and 2023 NDL season, winning the league title during the latter.[23]

In 2024, Oxford named three teams to compete in all three tiers of British speedway (the first time that a club had a team in each league). The Cheetahs remained in the Championship, while the Spires would enter the Premiership and the Chargers would compete in the revised NDL.

Historical teams

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season Rider Rider Rider Rider Rider Rider Rider Rider
1949Alex GrayAlf Elliott (capt)Alf ViccaryBert CroucherBill DowntonBill KempBill ReynoldsBob Aldridge
Bob McFarlaneCliff LadbrookeDennis GrayErnie RawlinsErnie SteersFrank BoyleFred VivianJames Osborne
Jim BoydJimmy CoyJimmy WrightJoe PeckJohnny FryMaurice HutchensPeter LloydRoy Court
1950Bill KempBill OsborneBob McFarlaneBrian WilsonBuster BrownColin ClarkEric IronsErnie Rawlins
Frank BoyleFrank JohnsonHarry SaundersJimmy WrightPat ClarkRon Carvill
1951Bill KempBill OsborneBob McFarlaneBrian WilsonColin ClarkCyril QuickDoug IbleEric Irons
Ernie RawlinsFrank BoyleHarry SaundersHerby KingPat ClarkRoger Wise
1952Bill KempBill OsborneErnie LessiterErnie RawlinsFrank BoyleHarry SaundersHerby KingJim Boyd
Jim GregoryLen GloverPat ClarkRay TerryRon WilsonTony WintourVic Taylor
1953Benny KingBill CodlingBill OsborneBill KempBob McFarlaneFrank BoyleFrank JohnsonHerby King
Jim BoydJim GregoryJim TolleyPeter RobinsonRay MooreRon Wilson
1954Bill OsborneBill ThatcherBob BakerBob McFarlaneBob WellsDennis NewtonFrank JohnsonFred Curtis
Jim GregoryJim TebbyNobby StockPeter RobinsonRonnie Genz
1955Bill ThatcherBob BakerBob WellsDennis NewtonFred CurtisMaury CourtnellPeter RobinsonReg Trott
Ronnie GenzTerry Courtnell
1956Bill ThatcherBob BakerDennis NewtonHowdy ByfordJim TebbyMaury CourtnellPat ClarkPeter Robinson
Ronnie GenzRoy BowersTerry CourtnellTommy Miller
1957Danny DuntonDennis NewtonFrank JohnsonGordon McGregorHowdy ByfordJack BiggsJimmy SquibbMaury McDermott
Ray CrespRonnie GenzRoy Bowers
1958Alan LunnArthur WrightBrian MillerCharlie NewColin GooddyDave StillDennis NewtonEric Boothroyd
Frank JohnsonGordon McGregorHowdy ByfordReg DuvalRonnie GenzRoy Bowers
1959Arne PanderArthur WrightCliff CoxColin GooddyGordon McGregorHowdy ByfordKen AdamsNick Nicholls
Ronnie GenzRoy Bowers
1960Arne PanderBob DugardCliff CoxColin GooddyDanny DuntonDave HankinsDave StillEric Boothroyd
Gordon McGregorGordon OwenHowdy ByfordJack BiggsJimmy GleedJohn KeyKen AdamsRay Liston
Ronnie GenzRoy BowersTed Connor
1961Arne PanderBengt BranneforsDanny DuntonGeorge MajorGordon McGregorHowdy ByfordJack BiggsJim Tebby
John BishopReg DuvalRonnie GenzRoy Bowers
1962Alf HagonColin GooddyDanny DuntonGordon McGregorJack BiggsJack GeranJohn BelcherJohn Bishop
John HookPer Tage SvenssonReg DuvalRonnie Genz
1963Alf HagonArne PanderChum TaylorColin GooddyDanny DuntonGeorge MajorGlyn ChandlerJack Geran
John BishopRonnie GenzTrevor Hedge
1964Arne PanderColin GooddyColin McKeeDanny DuntonEddie ReevesGeorge MajorJack GeranJimmy Gooch
John BishopRon HowRonnie Genz
1965Arne PanderBill FinchDanny DuntonEddie ReevesGlyn ChandlerJimmy GoochJimmy HeardJohn Belcher
John BishopJohn HensleyJohn HookJohn LeaderKen ValeMaury McDermottRon HowStan Stevens
Tyburn GallowsWayne Barry
1966Arne PanderDes LukehurstEddie ReevesJimmy GoochJohn BishopMaury McDermottPete SeatonTony Clarke
1967Arne PanderColin GooddyDes LukehurstEddie ReevesJoe WeichlbauerKen ValeLeo McAuliffeMaury McDermott
Pete SeatonRick TimmoRoy TriggTed SpittlesTim Bungay
1968Arne PanderColin GooddyEddie ReevesGodtfred AndreasenJohn BishopJohn PoyserLeo McAuliffeMick Bell
Pete SeatonRick TimmoRonnie GenzTed Spittles
1969Colin GooddyConny SamuelssonDavid CraneEddie ReevesGeorge MajorJohn BishopKen ValeLeo McAuliffe
Mick BellPeter JarmanPete SaundersPete SeatonRick TimmoRonnie Genz
1970Andy RossColin GooddyEddie ReevesGeorge MajorHasse HolmqvistMick BellPat JohnsonPaul O'Neil
Peter JarmanPete SaundersPete SeatonRick TimmoRonnie Genz
1971Arthur PriceBrian ClarkCol CottrellColin GooddyJohn DavisJohn JacksonKen McKinlayLaurie Sims
Norman StrachanØyvind S. BergPete SaundersPete SeatonRichard GreerRick TimmoRonnie GenzTommy Roper
1972Bobby McNeilColin GooddyGarry MiddletonGordon KennettJohn DavisJulian WiggKen McKinlayLaurie Sims
Malcolm BallardNorman StrachanØyvind S. BergPaul GachetPreben RosenkildeRick TimmoRoger JohnsSvein Kaasa
1973Bob KilbyBobby McNeilEddie ReevesGordon KennettHasse HolmqvistJohn DavisJohn DewsMalcolm Ballard
Rick TimmoRoger JohnsTony Lomas
1974Bob KilbyBobby McNeilBrian ClarkGordon KennettHenk StemanJohn DavisJohn DewsMartin Yeates
Paul GachetPeter JarmanRichard GreerRick TimmoTrevor GeerUlf Lövaas
1975Brian ClarkDag LovaasEddie DavidssonGordon KennettHasse HolmqvistHelgi LangliJohn DewsPaul Gachet
Richard GreerRichard HellsenTrevor Geer
1976Andy BalesBrian LeonardCarl AskewColin MeredithHarry MacleanJim WellsKevin YoungMalcolm Corradine
Mick HandleyPhil BassPip LambRoy SizmoreSteve Holden
1977Brian LeonardColin MeredithGerald SmithermanGreg JoyntKevin PooleKevin YoungMalcolm HollowayMartin Yeates
Mick HandleyPaul SharePhil BassPip LambRichie CaulwellRoy Sizmore
1978Brian LeonardCarl AskewColin MeredithDave ShieldsGeorge HunterJames MooreJohn HackJohn Homer
Les SawyerMick BlayneeMick HandleyPip LambRichie Caulwell
1979Carl AskewColin AckroydColin MeredithDave McKenzieDenzil KentGeorge HunterGary AinslieGreg Irving
John BarkerJohn GrahameJohn HackKeith ChapmanKen FearonLes RumseyMichael HoldingMick Handley
Pip LambRob Dole
1980Alan WilliamsAndy PasseyBilly SpiersBruce CribbChris SullyColin AckroydDave PerksDerek Harrison
John GrahameJohn HackKevin BowenMick FletcherMick HandleyPaul EvittsRay CaruanaSteve Crockett
Trevor Geer
1981Alan MacLeanAndy PasseyArnold HaleyArthur PriceAshley PullenColin AckroydDave PerksDerek Harrison
John GrahameMick FletcherMick HandleyPaul Evitts
1982Andy PasseyAshley PullenBill BarrettBrian WoodwardColin AckroydGary ChessellGeorge WellsGraham Drury
John FranklandKeith BoothKevin LockKevin SmartMartin SatchellMick FletcherMick HandleyPete Erskine
Scott CookSimon CrossWayne Jackson
1983Gary ChessellGraham DruryIan ClarkKeith BoothKevin SmartMark ChessellMark MinettMark Summerfield
Mike WildingNigel De'athNigel SparshottSteve CrockettWayne Jackson
1984Andrew SilverDave PerksDavid TylerHans NielsenIan ClarkJens RasmussenJim McMillanKevin Smart
Klaus LauschMark ChessellMartin YeatesMarvyn CoxMelvyn TaylorNigel De'athNigel SparshottSimon Wigg
1985Alastair StevensAndy GrahameHans NielsenJens RasmussenJon SurmanKlaus LauschMarvyn Cox
Melvyn TaylorNigel De'athNigel SparshottSimon WiggTroy Butler
1986Alastair StevensAndy GrahameHans NielsenJeremy LuckhurstJon SurmanKevin SmartMarvyn CoxNigel De'ath
Per SorensenSimon Wigg
1987Alastair StevensAndy GrahameHans NielsenJens RasmussenJon SurmanKevin SmartMark CarlsonMarvyn Cox
Neil McCarthyNigel De'athNigel GreenhalghNigel SparshottPeter LloydTroy ButlerWayne Ross
1988Alastair StevensEinar KyllingstadGlenn DoyleHans NielsenJon SurmanLars MunkedalMartin DugardMarvyn Cox
Nigel De'athPaul MuchenePeter LloydSimon WiggSpencer Timmo
1989Andy GrahameColin WhiteHans NielsenKevin PittsMartin DugardMarvyn CoxPaul DugardPaul Muchene
Simon WiggTroy Butler
1990Alastair StevensDean BarkerHans NielsenJohn BostinJon SurmanKevin PittsKieran McCullaghMartin Dugard
Paul DugardSean McCullaghSimon WiggTroy ButlerWayne Parker
1991Craig BoyceDarren GraylingDean BarkerGlenn CunninghamHans NielsenKieran McCullaghJon SurmanLance Sealey
Mark CarlsonMartin DugardPeter SchroeckSpencer TimmoTony Primmer
1992Daz SumnerDean BarkerGlenn CunninghamHans NielsenMark CarlsonMartin DugardMorten AndersenSpencer Timmo
Troy Butler
1993Alan GrahameAndy HackettAndy MeredithCarl BlackbirdChris CobbyDarren AndrewsDavid ClarkeDavid Smart
Gary SweetMark BlackbirdPaul BlackbirdPeter GlanzRene MadsenSpencer TimmoTony LangdonWayne Parker
1994Alan GrahameAndy MeredithDarren AndrewsDaz SumnerDavid SmartMartin GoodwinMick PooleNikals Karlsson
Rene MadsenSpencer TimmoStefan EkbergStephen Morris
1995Armando CastagnaDaniel AnderssonDavid SteenJimmy NilsenMartin GoodwinMichael ColesRene MadsenSteve Bishop
1996Bohumil BrhelCarl CheckettsLawrence HareMark FrostMark LemonMartin GoodwinMartin WillisMarvyn Cox
Philippe BergéTomáš Topinka
1997Anthony BarlowDarren AndrewsGavin HedgeJason BunyanJeremy LuckhurstKrister MarshLawrence HareMikael Teurnberg
Neville TatumPhilippe BergéSimon Wolstenholme
1998Jan StæchmannJason CrumpLawrence HarePaul HurrySteve JohnstonSteve SchofieldTodd Wiltshire
1999Alun RossiterCraig BoyceJan StæchmannLawrence HarePaul HurrySteve JohnstonTodd Wiltshire
2000Aleš Dryml Jr.Andrew AppletonBrian AndersenJan StæchmannJimmy NilsenJon UnderwoodLukáš DrymlMark Lemon
Roman PovazhnySteve JohnstonTodd Wiltshire
2001Aleš Dryml Jr.Andrew AppletonBrian AndersenDavey WattLeigh AdamsLukáš DrymlSteve JohnstonTodd Wiltshire
2002Aleš Dryml Jr.Alun RossiterAndrew AppletonBrian AndersenDavey WattJamie SmithJoachim KugelmannLeigh Adams
Lukáš DrymlMark LemonSteve Johnston
2003Andy SmithCharlie GjeddeCraig BoyceGreg HancockJan StæchmannLuboš Tomíček Jr.Jernej KolenkoKai Laukkanen
Matej FerjanNicki PedersenNiels K. IversenNiklas KlingbergSebastian UłamekTodd WiltshireTravis McGowan
2004Brent WernerCraig BoyceEmil KramerGreg HancockJonas DavidssonNiels K. IversenRafal DobruckiRyan Fisher
Sebastian UłamekTom P. MadsenTravis McGowan
2005Stefan AnderssonTomasz BajerskiCraig BranneyLukáš DrymlFreddie ErikssonRenat GafurovHenrik GustafssonBilly Hamill
Greg HancockNiels Kristian IversenJesper B JensenTobias KronerTom P. MadsenTravis McGowanChris MillsKjasts Puodžuks
Paweł StaszekLuboš Tomíček Jr.
2006Eric AnderssonStanisław BurzaAleš Dryml Jr.Freddie ErikssonDavid HoweTomasz PiszczAdam PietraszkoTony Rickardsson
Adam SkórnickiLuboš Tomíček Jr.Davey WattTodd Wiltshire
2007+Eric AnderssonAleš Dryml Jr.Freddie ErikssonJesper B JensenSteve JohnstonTom P. MadsenHenrik MøllerPiotr Protasiewicz
Chris SchrammAndy SmithLuboš Tomíček Jr.
2007Andrew BarghMattie BatesDanny BetsonDan BlakeJordan FramptonBrendan JohnsonGeorge PiperLee Smethills
Sam MartinScott Campos
2022 SGB ChampTroy BatchelorCameron HeepsJosh MacDonaldKyle NewmanScott NichollsDillon RumlPaul StarkeAaron Summers
Jack Thomas
2022 NDLHenry AtkinsArran ButcherJacob CloutingSam HagonBen HopwoodJordan JenkinsLuke KilleenJody Scott
Nathan StonemanSam Woods
2023 SGB ChampHenry AtkinsAshton BoughenCameron HeepsJordan JenkinsLewis KerrLuke KilleenRyan KinsleySam Masters
Scott Nicholls
2023 NDLHenry AtkinsJacob CloutingKelsey DugardJacob FellowsJason GarradJordan JenkinsLuke KilleenRyan Kinsley
Jody Scott
2024 SGB PremAshton BoughenChris HarrisMaciej JanowskiLewis KerrNicolai KlindtRohan TungateCharles Wright
2024 SGB ChampHenry AtkinsAshton BoughenCameron HeepsJordan JenkinsLuke KilleenSam MastersScott Nicholls

+ Elite League side withdrew from league

Season summary

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First team

Year and league League position Notes
194913th
19501stchampions
195112th
195212th
19536th
19547th
19554th
19567th
19579th
19588th
19597th
19603rd
19619th
19627th
19637th
19641stchampions
19654th
196615th
196714th
196815th
196915th
197013th
197117th
197217thRebels
197311thRebels
197417thRebels
19757thRebels
197614th
197713th
19787th
19793rd
198015th
198112th
198219th
198314th
19848th
19851stchampions
19861stchampions
198711th
19884th
19891stchampions
19904th
19919th
199210th
199311th
19948th
199517th
199613th
199711th
19987th
19998th
20008th
20011stchampions
20026th
20034thSilver Machine
20045thSilver Machine
20059thSilver Machine
200610th
2007N/Awithdrew
20229th
20232ndplay offs

Season summary (juniors)

Year and league League position Notes
19979thCubs
20033rdSilver Machine Academy
20043rdSilver Machine Academy
20051stSilver Machine Academy, (Champions)
20072ndLions (then Cheetahs when 1st team folded)
20224thChargers, play offs
20232ndChargers, (Champions)

See also

Further reading

  • The Story of Oxford Speedway. (Robert Bamford and Glynn Shailes, 2007) ISBN 978-0-7524-4161-0

References

  1. 1 2 Lawson,K (2018) “Riders, Teams and Stadiums”. ISBN 978-0-244-72538-9
  2. 1 2 3 Bamford/Shailes, Robert/Glynn (2007). The History of Oxford Speedway. Tempus Publishing Ltd. ISBN 978-0-7524-4161-0.
  3. 1 2 3 "UK Speedway Champions". Speedway Champions.
  4. "SPEEDWAY: Former Cheetahs star How dies at 81". Oxford Mail.
  5. Lawson,K (2018) “Rebels 1975 – The Last Season”. ISBN 978-0-244-99725-0
  6. Lawson,K (2018) “The Cheetahs – The Resurrection”. ISBN 978-0-244-69934-5
  7. Oakes, P (2006). Speedway Star Almanac. Pinegen Ltd. ISBN 0-9552376-1-0.
  8. "Oxford Cheetahs issue rallying call". Speedway Great Britain. 3 March 2017.
  9. "SPEEDWAY: Nielsen regret at Oxford". Oxford Mail.
  10. "Former Oxford Cheetahs promoter Bernard Crapper dies". BBC News. 17 November 2010.
  11. "Get set for the Oxford 'Silver Machine'". Oxford Mail.
  12. "Oxford Closure - Full Statement". British Speedway Promoters' Association. 31 May 2007. Retrieved 28 October 2007.
  13. "Oxford Saved". British Speedway Promoters' Association. 9 June 2007. Retrieved 28 October 2007.
  14. "Cheetahs to return to Premier League?". WorldSpeedway.com. 1 December 2007. Retrieved 11 April 2008.
  15. "Oxford Speedway: Allen Trump tells why". WorldSpeedway.com. 16 December 2007. Retrieved 11 April 2008.
  16. "Major blow for Cheetahs". British Speedway Promoters' Association. 24 January 2008. Retrieved 11 April 2008.
  17. "Oxford Speedway - Home of the Oxford TFSuccess.com Cheetahs". Archived from the original on 23 April 2009. Retrieved 6 April 2009.
  18. Oxford Speedway Supporters Club website
  19. "Oxford Cheetahs: Speedway side set for British Championship return in 2022". BBC Sport.
  20. "Speedway and Oxford Cheetahs set to return to Oxford Stadium". Oxford Mail. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
  21. "Oxford Cheetahs: Speedway side set for British Championship return in 2022". BBC Sport. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
  22. "Jenkins leads the Chargers". Official British Speedway. 3 March 2017. Retrieved 14 January 2022.
  23. "Chargers' win title". British Speedway. Retrieved 5 November 2023.
  24. "Rider Averages" (PDF).
  25. "2006 Elite League Greensheet Averages". Speedway Great Britain. 3 March 2017.
  26. "2005 Elite League Greensheet Averages". Speedway Great Britain. 3 March 2017.
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