Speedway, now little more than a relic of its 1970s heyday, is crying out for a Bernie Ecclestone or Barry Hearn to take it on and revolutionise it
So far has British speedway fallen from public awareness that few might appreciate the sport’s successes. This month the British rider Tai Woffinden was awarded the Torrens Trophy, the Royal Automobile Club’s recognition of outstanding contribution to motorcycling. He deserves it. Last October Woffinden became the first British rider to clinch the world speedway championship for a third time, following titles in 2013 and 2015.
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