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Revision as of 09:41, 1 June 2011

For the Rugby Club, see Sheffield Tigers RUFC.
Sheffield Tigers
Club information
Track addressOwlerton Stadium
Penistone Road
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
CountryEngland
Founded1929
Team managerEric Boocock
Team captainRicky Ashworth
LeaguePremier League
WebsiteOfficial site
Club facts
ColoursYellow and Blue
Track size361 metres
Track record time59.1 seconds (54.66mph)
Track record date15 October 2010
Track record holderRicky Ashworth
Current team
Rider CMA
United Kingdom Josh Auty 8.09
United Kingdom Ricky Ashworth 8.00
Australia Shane Parker 7.96
Argentina Emiliano Sanchez 6.47
Australia Hugh Skidmore 5.89
United Kingdom Simon Lambert 4.00
United Kingdom Ashley Birks 3.20
Total 43.61

The Sheffield 'Window Centre' Tigers are a speedway team based in Sheffield, England. They currently race in the British Premier League and their home meetings take place at Owlerton Stadium which is the fastest track in British speedway.[1] The Tigers are sponsored by the Sheffield Window Centre, promoted by Neil Machin, David Hoggart and Eric Boocock, who is also the team manager.[2]

History

Owlerton was a purpose built speedway track built in 1929. It operated for most of the pre-war years and re-opened for a short spell in 1945. The team operated in the Northern League of 1946 and in the National League Division Two between 1947 and 50. It closed part way through 1951 and staged open meetings in 1952. The track re-opened in 1960 and has operated most seasons since then. The team has been known as The Tigers apart from part of 1950 when they were known as The Tars. Their official track record holder is current captain and No.1 Ricky Ashworth with a time of 59.1 seconds.[3]

Club honours

Current Season

Main article: 2011 Sheffield Tigers Season

The 2011 season will be the 15th consecutive season that the Tigers have competed in the Premier League. They will be hoping to go one better than last year when losing out to the Newcastle Diamonds in the play-off final.

2011 Team

Rider Opening CMA Closing CMA Change in CMA Other Information
Australia Shane Parker 7.95 Sheffield Asset. Hasn't Previously ridden for Tigers.
United Kingdom Ricky Ashworth 7.77 Resigned for Tigers[5]
United Kingdom Josh Auty 7.52 Resigned for Tigers[6]
Argentina Emiliano Sanchez 6.64 Sheffield Asset. Recalled for 2011.[7]
Australia Hugh Skidmore 5.69 Resigned for Tigers[8]
United Kingdom Simon Lambert 3.47 Resigned for Tigers[9]
United Kingdom Ashley Birks 3.00 Signed for Tigers from Scunthorpe[10].

Previous Seasons

Main article: Previous Sheffield Tigers Seasons


Notable former riders

References

  1. ^ "Potters Will Get Respect". Sheffield Tigers. 2007-04-18. Retrieved 2010-11-10.
  2. ^ Bamford, Robert (2007-03-01). Tempus Speedway Yearbook 2007. NPI Media Group. ISBN 0-7524-4250-3. {{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  3. ^ "Hungry Tigers edge first leg of Play-Offs". Sheffield Star. 2010-10-15. Retrieved 2010-11-11.
  4. ^ Oakes, P (2006). Speedway Star Almanac. Pinegen Ltd. ISBN 0-9552376-1-0. {{cite book}}: Check date values in: |date= (help); Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  5. ^ "Ashworth Confirmed". Sheffield Tigers. 2010-12-06. Retrieved 2010-12-06.
  6. ^ "Auty Back in 2011". Sheffield Tigers. 2010-10-22. Retrieved 2010-11-10.
  7. ^ "Sanchez Back". Speedway Star. 2010-12-01. Retrieved 2010-12-01.
  8. ^ "Skidmore Signs on for 2011". Sheffield Tigers. 2010-11-03. Retrieved 2010-11-10.
  9. ^ "'Rambo' to ride again for Tigers". Sheffield Star. 2010-12-01. Retrieved 2010-12-01.
  10. ^ "Birks Completes Tigers Septet". Sheffield Tigers. 2010-12-22. Retrieved 2010-12-22.
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