Oxford Cheetahs Explained

Clubname:Oxford Cheetahs
Track:Oxford Stadium
Sandy Lane
Cowley, Oxford
Country:England
Founded:1939
Promoter:Jamie Courtney
Manager:Peter Schroeck
Captain:Scott Nicholls
League:SGB Premiership
SGB Championship
National Development League
Website:Official Website
Colours:Blue and Yellow
Tracksize:297m (974feet)
Track Record Time:56.2 seconds
Track Record Date:13 October 1988
Track Record Holder:Hans Nielsen
Honour1:United Kingdom Champions
Year1:1964, 1985, 1986, 1989, 2001
Honour2:Knockout Cup Winners
Year2:1964, 1985, 1986
Honour3:UK tier 3 winners
Year3:1950, 2023
Honour4:National Trophy tier 3 winners
Year4:1950
Honour5:Premier League Fours
Year5:1994, 1996
Honour6:Gold Cup Winners
Year6:1989
Honour7:League Cup Winners (Shared)
Year7:1986
Honour8:Premiership Winners
Year8:1987
Honour9:Midland Cup Winners
Year9:1975, 1985, 1986
Honour10:Britannia Shield Winners
Year10:1964
Honour11:Craven Shield Winners
Year11:2005

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

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SGB Premiership
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SGB Championship
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NDL
Scott Nicholls (capt) Luke Killeen
Jacob Clouting
Jody Scott
Jason Garrad
Ashton Vale
Alex Spooner
Senna Summers

History

Origins and 1940s

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 World War II. 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]

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.

1950s

The Cheetahs went from finishing last in 1949 to winning the division 3 league and cup double in 1950 and were subsequently promoted to Division two in 1951. Pat Clark was the team's number 1 rider, hitting a season average of 9.99.[3]

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, which included the signing of Ronnie Genz,[4] the Cheetahs returned to division two in 1954.[5]

Following a league merger the Cheetahs rode in the top tier for the first time in 1957. The team continued to race in the top tier but did not manage to gain any notable success.[6]

1960s

The Cheetahs headed Arne Pander record a third place finish in 1960 and then after struggling in the top division for several years they dramatically won the top-tier league for the first time in 1964[7] despite finishing last the season before with many of the same riders. The winning team consisted of Ron How, Arne Pander, Jimmy Gooch, Ronnie Genz, Colin Gooddy, Jack Geran, Colin McKee, Eddie Reeves and John Bishop. They also completed a treble by winning the National Trophy and Britannia Shield.[8]

The team failed to emulate the success in the following season, primarily due to the creation of the British League and a division of 18 teams, which forced members of the team to depart under the Speedway Control Board rules. The results suffered and towards the end of the sixties, the team struggled.[5]

1970s

In 1972, the club was rebranded, the Cheetahs became the Oxford Rebels and the stadium renamed as Cowley Stadium.[9] The takeover was by a new consortium, which included former riders Bob Dugard and Danny Dunton, Dave Lanning and the famous musician Acker Bilk. The team under performed badly, finishing 17th from 18 teams despite the new image and failed to make any impact in subsequent seasons.[2]

In what was to be the final year for the Rebels in 1975, the team did win the Midland Cup against Wolverhampton Wolves under the captainship of Dag Lovaas.[10] Following the threat of track closure[11] the promoters started a new team at White City Stadium called the White City Rebels leaving Oxford with no team or riders.

A new Oxford team were formed after a committee of fans had created a "Save Our Stadium" campaign over the previous winter and entered the 1976 National League season (tier 2).[12] The club dumped the unpopular name of Rebels and reverted back to the Cheetahs under new promoters Harry Bastable and Tony Allsop and the venue was known again as Oxford Stadium.[13] In 1977, Oxford Stadium was purchased by David Hawkins' Northern Sports for £250,000, ending the concern about permanent closure.[14] The team continued to compete in the second division and saw the number riders include the likes of Martin Yeates and George Hunter.[2]

1980s

Dave Perks topped the league averages in 1980 but the team failed to finish any higher than 12th from 1980 to 1983. Then in 1984, Oxford Cheetahs changed the face of British speedway. Northern Sports invested heavily into the stadium with a £1.5 million three tier grandstand restaurant and sports centre. David 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). The Cheetahs broke all transfer fee records by signing Danish international Hans Nielsen from Birmingham for a record £30,000, Simon Wigg from Cradley Heath for £25,000,[15] Marvyn Cox for £15,000 from Rye House, Melvyn Taylor for £12,000 from King's Lynn and Dane Jens Rasmussen.[2]

After a moderate 1984 campaign the team won four trophies in 1985. They won the league, Knockout Cup,[16] Midland Cup[17] and pairs. The Oxford City council gave the team a civic reception and parade through Oxford on an open top bus.[18]

The following season, the team won a clean sweep of five trophies, winning the league, KO Cup, League Cup, Midland Cup and pairs.[19] Hans Nielsen, was arguably the world's leading rider during the period, topping the league averages a remarkable seven consecutive seasons and being crowned world champion three times in 1986, 1987 and 1989. The Cheetahs won a third league championship in 1989, with Martin Dugard supporting Nielsen and Wigg in the averages.

1990s

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 in 1993. They won the division two fours championship in 1994.[20] 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.[5] In 1997, another league restructure resulted in a new Elite League, with the Premier League becoming division two, Oxford competed in the latter.

The team competed in the Elite League under new promotion from 1998 and signed Todd Wiltshire as their number 1.[21]

2000s

Promoter Steve Purchase signed Australian Leigh Adams for the 2001 season and supported by Wiltshire, Brian Andersen, Steve Johnston and the Dryml brothers Lukáš and Aleš, the Cheetahs became champions of Britain for the fifth time.[22]

The Oxford Cheetahs were renamed for three seasons as the Oxford Silver Machine from 2003 to 2005, under the promotion of Nigel Wagstaff. Again the renaming was not popular with the fans but number 1 rider Greg Hancock was.[23] However, in 2006 they reverted to their original name, which was apt because it would be their final full season as a top tier speedway team for 18 years.

Until 30 May 2007, the Cheetahs 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 poor attendances and financial losses.[24] 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.[25]

After the 2007 season, owner Allen Trump planned to bring the Cheetahs back into the Premier League for 2008.[26] 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.[27] [28] Further negotiations with the GRA were unsuccessful and Oxford had no speedway for 14 years.[29] 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.[30]

2020s

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.[31] Jamie Courtney would be the team promoter.[32] [33] The Cheetahs also ran a junior side called the Chargers for the 2022 NDL season[34] and 2023 NDL season, winning the league title during the latter.[35]

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 of the three leagues). The Cheetahs remained in the Championship, with the slightly odd decision being made to enter the Spires into the Premiership, with the Chargers remained in the NDL.

Previous teams (from 1949)

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seasonRiderRiderRiderRiderRiderRiderRiderRider
Alex Gray Alf Elliott (capt) Alf Viccary Bert Croucher Bill Downton Bill Kemp Bill Reynolds Bob Aldridge
Bob McFarlane Cliff LadbrookeDennis GrayErnie RawlinsErnie SteersFrank Boyle Fred VivianJames Osborne
Jim BoydJimmy CoyJimmy WrightJoe Peck Johnny FryMaurice HutchensPeter LloydRoy Court
Bill Kemp Bill Osborne Bob McFarlaneBrian WilsonBuster BrownColin ClarkEric IronsErnie Rawlins
Frank BoyleFrank JohnsonHarry SaundersJimmy WrightPat ClarkRon Carvill
Bill Kemp Bill OsborneBob McFarlaneBrian WilsonColin ClarkCyril QuickDoug IbleEric Irons
Ernie RawlinsFrank BoyleHarry SaundersHerby KingPat ClarkRoger Wise
Bill Kemp Bill OsborneErnie LessiterErnie RawlinsFrank BoyleHarry SaundersHerby KingJim Boyd
Jim GregoryLen GloverPat ClarkRay TerryRon WilsonTony WintourVic Taylor
Benny King Bill Codling Bill OsborneBill Kemp Bob McFarlaneFrank BoyleFrank JohnsonHerby King
Jim BoydJim GregoryJim Tolley Peter RobinsonRay MooreRon Wilson
Bill OsborneBill ThatcherBob BakerBob McFarlaneBob WellsDennis NewtonFrank JohnsonFred Curtis
Jim GregoryJim TebbyNobby Stock Peter RobinsonRonnie Genz
Bill ThatcherBob BakerBob WellsDennis NewtonFred CurtisMaury CourtnellPeter RobinsonReg Trott
Ronnie GenzTerry Courtnell
Bill ThatcherBob BakerDennis NewtonHowdy ByfordJim TebbyMaury CourtnellPat ClarkPeter Robinson
Ronnie GenzRoy BowersTerry CourtnellTommy Miller
Danny DuntonDennis NewtonFrank JohnsonGordon McGregorHowdy ByfordJack BiggsJimmy SquibbMaury McDermott
Ray CrespRonnie GenzRoy Bowers
Alan Lunn Arthur Wright Brian MillerCharlie NewColin GooddyDave StillDennis NewtonEric Boothroyd
Frank JohnsonGordon McGregorHowdy ByfordReg DuvalRonnie GenzRoy Bowers
Arthur Wright Cliff CoxColin GooddyGordon McGregorHowdy ByfordKen AdamsNick Nicholls
Ronnie GenzRoy Bowers
Bob DugardCliff CoxColin GooddyDanny DuntonDave HankinsDave StillEric Boothroyd
Gordon McGregorGordon OwenHowdy Byford Jack BiggsJimmy GleedJohn KeyKen AdamsRay Liston
Ronnie GenzRoy BowersTed Connor
Bengt Brannefors Danny DuntonGeorge MajorGordon McGregorHowdy ByfordJack BiggsJim Tebby
John BishopReg DuvalRonnie GenzRoy Bowers
Alf HagonColin GooddyDanny DuntonGordon McGregorJack BiggsJack GeranJohn BelcherJohn Bishop
John HookPer Tage SvenssonReg DuvalRonnie Genz
Chum TaylorColin GooddyDanny DuntonGeorge MajorGlyn ChandlerJack Geran
John BishopRonnie GenzTrevor Hedge
Colin GooddyColin McKeeDanny DuntonEddie ReevesGeorge MajorJack GeranJimmy Gooch
John BishopRon HowRonnie Genz
Bill Finch Danny DuntonEddie ReevesGlyn ChandlerJimmy GoochJimmy HeardJohn Belcher
John BishopJohn HensleyJohn HookJohn LeaderKen ValeMaury McDermottRon HowStan Stevens
Tyburn GallowsWayne Barry
Des LukehurstEddie ReevesJimmy GoochJohn BishopMaury McDermottPete SeatonTony Clarke
Colin GooddyDes LukehurstEddie ReevesJoe WeichlbauerKen ValeLeo McAuliffeMaury McDermott
Pete SeatonRoy TriggTed SpittlesTim Bungay
Colin GooddyEddie ReevesGodtfred AndreasenJohn BishopJohn PoyserLeo McAuliffeMick Bell
Pete Seaton Rick TimmoRonnie GenzTed Spittles
Colin GooddyConny SamuelssonDavid CraneEddie ReevesGeorge MajorJohn BishopKen ValeLeo McAuliffe
Mick BellPete SaundersPete SeatonRick TimmoRonnie Genz
Colin GooddyEddie ReevesGeorge MajorHasse HolmqvistMick BellPat JohnsonPaul O'Neil
Pete SaundersPete SeatonRick TimmoRonnie Genz
Brian ClarkCol CottrellColin GooddyJohn DavisJohn JacksonKen McKinlayLaurie Sims
Norman StrachanØyvind S. BergPete Saunders Pete SeatonRichard GreerRick TimmoRonnie GenzTommy Roper
Bobby McNeilColin GooddyGarry MiddletonGordon KennettJohn DavisJulian WiggKen McKinlayLaurie Sims
Malcolm BallardNorman StrachanPaul GachetPreben RosenkildeRick TimmoRoger JohnsSvein Kaasa
Bob KilbyBobby McNeilEddie ReevesGordon KennettHasse HolmqvistJohn DavisJohn DewsMalcolm Ballard
Roger JohnsTony Lomas
Bob KilbyBobby McNeilBrian ClarkGordon KennettHenk StemanJohn DavisJohn DewsMartin Yeates
Paul GachetPeter JarmanRichard GreerRick TimmoTrevor GeerUlf Lövaas
Brian ClarkDag LovaasEddie DavidssonGordon KennettHasse HolmqvistHelgi LangliJohn DewsPaul Gachet
Richard HellsenTrevor Geer
Andy Bales Kevin Young Malcolm Corradine
Phil Bass Steve Holden
Brian LeonardColin MeredithGerald SmithermanGreg JoyntKevin PooleKevin YoungMalcolm HollowayMartin Yeates
Mick HandleyPaul SharePhil BassRichie CaulwellRoy Sizmore
Brian LeonardCarl AskewColin MeredithDave ShieldsGeorge HunterJames MooreJohn HackJohn Homer
Les SawyerMick BlayneeMick HandleyPip LambRichie Caulwell
Colin Ackroyd Colin MeredithDave McKenzieDenzil KentGary AinslieGreg Irving
John Barker John Grahame Keith ChapmanKen FearonLes RumseyMichael HoldingMick Handley
Rob Dole
Alan Williams Andy PasseyBilly SpiersChris SullyColin AckroydDave PerksDerek Harrison
John GrahameJohn Hack Kevin BowenMick FletcherMick HandleyPaul EvittsRay CaruanaSteve Crockett
Trevor Geer
Alan MacLean Andy Passey Ashley Pullen Colin Ackroyd Dave PerksDerek Harrison
John Grahame Mick Fletcher Paul Evitts
Andy PasseyAshley PullenBill BarrettBrian WoodwardColin AckroydGary ChessellGeorge WellsGraham Drury
John FranklandKeith BoothKevin Lock Kevin SmartMartin SatchellMick FletcherMick HandleyPete Erskine
Scott CookSimon CrossWayne Jackson
Gary ChessellGraham DruryIan ClarkKeith BoothKevin SmartMark ChessellMark MinettMark Summerfield
Mike WildingNigel De'athSteve CrockettWayne Jackson
Dave PerksDavid TylerIan ClarkJim McMillanKevin Smart
Mark Chessell Martin YeatesMelvyn TaylorNigel De'athSimon Wigg
Alastair Stevens Jon Surman Klaus LauschMarvyn Cox
Melvyn TaylorNigel De'athTroy Butler
Alastair Stevens Jeremy LuckhurstJon Surman Kevin SmartNigel De'ath
Simon Wigg
Alastair Stevens Jens RasmussenJon Surman Kevin SmartMark CarlsonMarvyn Cox
Neil McCarthyNigel De'athNigel GreenhalghNigel SparshottPeter LloydTroy ButlerWayne Ross
Alastair Stevens Jon Surman Lars MunkedalMarvyn Cox
Nigel De'athPaul MuchenePeter LloydSpencer Timmo
Colin White Kevin Pitts Marvyn CoxPaul Dugard Paul Muchene
Troy Butler
Alastair Stevens John Bostin Jon Surman Kevin PittsKieran McCullaghMartin Dugard
Paul Dugard Sean McCullaghTroy ButlerWayne Parker
Darren Grayling Dean BarkerGlenn CunninghamHans NielsenKieran McCullaghJon SurmanLance Sealey
Mark CarlsonMartin DugardPeter SchroeckSpencer TimmoTony Primmer
Daz SumnerMark CarlsonSpencer Timmo
Troy Butler
Andy Hackett Andy MeredithCarl BlackbirdChris CobbyDarren AndrewsDavid ClarkeDavid Smart
Gary SweetMark BlackbirdPaul Blackbird Peter GlanzRene MadsenSpencer TimmoTony LangdonWayne Parker
Andy MeredithDarren AndrewsDaz SumnerDavid SmartMartin GoodwinMick PooleNikals Karlsson
Rene MadsenSpencer TimmoStefan EkbergStephen Morris
David SteenMartin GoodwinMichael ColesRene MadsenSteve Bishop
Carl CheckettsLawrence HareMark FrostMark LemonMartin GoodwinMartin Willis
Philippe BergéTomáš Topinka
Anthony Barlow Darren AndrewsGavin HedgeJason BunyanJeremy LuckhurstKrister MarshLawrence HareMikael Teurnberg
Neville TatumPhilippe BergéSimon Wolstenholme
Jason CrumpLawrence HareTodd Wiltshire
Lawrence HareTodd Wiltshire
Jon Underwood Mark Lemon
Todd Wiltshire
Todd Wiltshire
Davey WattJamie SmithJoachim Kugelmann
Steve Johnston
Greg HancockLuboš Tomíček Jr.Kai Laukkanen
Niklas KlingbergTravis McGowan
Ryan Fisher
Travis McGowan
Renat GafurovHenrik GustafssonBilly Hamill
Travis McGowan Kjasts Puodžuks
Paweł StaszekLuboš Tomíček Jr.
Adam PietraszkoTony Rickardsson
Luboš Tomíček Jr.Davey Watt
2007+ Piotr Protasiewicz
Andrew BarghMattie BatesDanny BetsonDan BlakeBrendan JohnsonGeorge Piper Lee Smethills
Sam MartinScott Campos
Josh MacDonaldDillon RumlAaron Summers
Jack Thomas
Henry AtkinsArran ButcherJacob CloutingSam HagonBen Hopwood Luke KilleenJody Scott
Sam Woods
Jordan JenkinsSam Masters
Henry AtkinsJacob CloutingKelsey DugardJacob FellowsJason GarradJordan JenkinsLuke KilleenRyan Kinsley
Jody Scott
Scott Nicholls
Jacob Clouting Jason Garrad Jody Scott Alex SpoonerSenna Summers Ashton Vale
+ Elite League side withdrew from league

Season summary

First team

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13th
1stchampions
12th
12th
6th
7th
4th
7th
9th
8th
7th
3rd
9th
7th
7th
1st champions
4th
15th
14th
15th
15th
13th
17th
17th Rebels
11th Rebels
17th Rebels
7th Rebels
14th
13th
7th
3rd
15th
12th
19th
14th
8th
1st champions, KO Cup, Midland Cup, pairs
1st champions, KO Cup, League Cup, Midland Cup, pairs
11th pairs
4th
1st champions
4th
9th
10th
11th
8th fours
17th
13th
11th
7th
8th
8th
1st champions
6th
4th Silver Machine
5th Silver Machine
9th Silver Machine
10th
N/A withdrew
9th
2nd play offs
tbc Spires
tbc Cheetahs

Season summary (juniors)

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9th Cubs
3rd Silver Machine Academy
3rd Silver Machine Academy
1st Silver Machine Academy, (Champions)
2ndLions (then Cheetahs when 1st team folded)
4th Chargers, play offs
2nd Chargers, (Champions)
tbc Chargers

Notable riders

See also

Further reading

Notes and References

  1. Lawson,K (2018) “Riders, Teams and Stadiums”.
  2. Book: Bamford/Shailes, Robert/Glynn. The History of Oxford Speedway. 2007. Tempus Publishing Ltd. 978-0-7524-4161-0.
  3. Web site: Rider averages 1929 to 2009 . Speedway Researcher . 19 April 2024.
  4. News: Bulldogs rout Oxford . Bristol Evening Post . 5 June 1954 . 19 April 2024. British Newspaper Archive. subscription .
  5. Web site: UK Speedway Champions. Speedway Champions.
  6. Web site: 1957 season results . Speedway Researcher . 19 April 2024.
  7. Web site: SPEEDWAY: Former Cheetahs star How dies at 81. Oxford Mail.
  8. Book: Oakes, Peter . 1981 Speedway Yearbook . 1981 . 65 . Studio Publications (Ipswich) Ltd . 0-86215-017-5.
  9. News: Speedway . Reading Evening Post . 21 April 1972 . 19 April 2024. British Newspaper Archive. subscription .
  10. News: Speedway rider Gary Peterson killed . Reading Evening Post . 18 October 1975 . British Newspaper Archive. 21 October 2023 . subscription .
  11. Lawson,K (2018) “Rebels 1975 – The Last Season”.
  12. Lawson,K (2018) “The Cheetahs – The Resurrection”.
  13. Book: Oakes, P. Speedway Star Almanac. Pinegen Ltd. 2006. 0-9552376-1-0.
  14. Web site: Oxford Stadium Conservation Area Appraisal . Oxford City Council . 19 April 2024.
  15. Web site: Oxford Cheetahs issue rallying call. 3 March 2017. Speedway Great Britain.
  16. Book: Bamford, Reg . Speedway Yearbook . 2004 . Tempus Publishing, Stroud . 978-0-7524-2955-7.
  17. News: Grahame's glory . Birmingham Mail . 1 November 1985 . British Newspaper Archive. 21 October 2023 . subscription .
  18. Web site: SPEEDWAY: Nielsen regret at Oxford. Oxford Mail.
  19. News: Bees:We had fight . Coventry Evening Telegraph . 30 October 1986 . British Newspaper Archive. 21 October 2023 . subscription .
  20. News: Former Oxford Cheetahs promoter Bernard Crapper dies. BBC News. 17 November 2010.
  21. Web site: Aussie Ace to join Oxford . Oxford Mail . 9 February 2023.
  22. Web site: Oxford. wwosbackup. 31 July 2021.
  23. Web site: Get set for the Oxford 'Silver Machine'. Oxford Mail.
  24. Web site: Oxford Closure - Full Statement . . 31 May 2007 . 2007-10-28 .
  25. Web site: Oxford Saved . . 9 June 2007. 2007-10-28 .
  26. Web site: Cheetahs to return to Premier League? . WorldSpeedway.com . 1 December 2007 . 2008-04-11 .
  27. Web site: Oxford Speedway: Allen Trump tells why . WorldSpeedway.com . 16 December 2007 . 2008-04-11 .
  28. Web site: Major blow for Cheetahs . . 24 January 2008 . 2008-04-11 .
  29. Web site: Oxford Speedway - Home of the Oxford TFSuccess.com Cheetahs . 6 April 2009 . 23 April 2009 . https://web.archive.org/web/20090423044736/http://oxfordspeedway.ossc.me.uk/ . dead .
  30. http://www.ossc.me.uk Oxford Speedway Supporters Club website
  31. News: Oxford Cheetahs: Speedway side set for British Championship return in 2022. BBC Sport.
  32. Web site: Speedway and Oxford Cheetahs set to return to Oxford Stadium. Oxford Mail. 18 November 2021.
  33. News: Oxford Cheetahs: Speedway side set for British Championship return in 2022. BBC Sport. 18 November 2021.
  34. Web site: Jenkins leads the Chargers. Official British Speedway. 3 March 2017. 14 January 2022.
  35. Web site: Chargers' win title . British Speedway . 5 November 2023.
  36. Web site: Rider Averages . 20 May 2018 . 29 July 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170729172614/http://www.speedwayresearcher.org.uk/rideraverages.pdf . dead .
  37. Web site: 2006 Elite League Greensheet Averages. 3 March 2017. Speedway Great Britain.
  38. Web site: 2005 Elite League Greensheet Averages. 3 March 2017. Speedway Great Britain.