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CHAMPIONS IN RODBOURNE
 | Copyright: Mick Fisher
Kneeling from left: Fred Garrard, Alan Kennett, Herbie Spurr, Mick Webb.
Standing from left: Ginger Cosway, Ron Skeates, S.Holmes (Secretary-Manager), Mick Fisher, Barrie Telling.
Location: Mannington Recreation Ground
The team won the Cycle Speedway Wiltshire Championship in this year (1951)
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Local Lad made good
Rodbourne Rockets was one of the premier teams in Wiltshire. They were successful in many of the local, county & national events culminating in attendance at the the All England Final held at the Chiswick Comets track at Chiswick in 1952.
This meeting was organised by the News Chronicle in association with Mars Ltd. The Mayor of Chiswick, Clr. H. Dean presented the News Chronicle trophy to the wining team and the Mars Golden Helmet to the individual Champion.
Mick Fisher represented Rodbourne Rockets as County Champion of Wiltshire and although reaching the final heats was unsuccessful on this occasion.
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Other cycle speedway teams in the Swindon Area & Nationally
THE SWINDON AREA
Gorse Hill Stars
Hilcot Hammers
Purton Panthers
Crossways Flyer
Gorse Hill Foxes
Kingsdown Aces
West End Tigers
Cricklade Hornets
Highworth Wolves
South Marston Jets
Moredon Monarchs
Rodbourne Rockets
Haydon Wick Devils
West Ward Warriors
Bishopstone Bulldogs
NATION WIDE
Gem Pirates, Poole
Ibsley Eagles, Oxon
Verney Lions, London
Walton Swans, Surrey
Highfield Cobras, Hants
Hyde Rangers, Cheshire
Pudsey Saints, Yorkshire
Kennington Kestrels, Oxon
Kirby Kings, Liecestershire
Carrs Wood Hunters, Lancs
Black Lion Monarchs, Essex
Rugby Falcons, Warwickshire
Colesbrook Tigers, Devonshire
Littlemore Golden Eagles, Oxon
Dings Hammers, Gloucestershire
Woollley Wasps, Bradford on Avon
Cheadle Hulme Rangers, Cheshire
North Tuddenham Rangers, Cheshire
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IMPORTANCE NOTICE
 | copyright M Fisher
This notice was sent out with the Rodbourne Rockets programme.
It has been brought to the Club’s notice that considerable damage has been done to properties adjoining our track by children who have come down to see the racing. Such damage jeopardises the future of the Rockets and so we respectfully beg all parents and adults who follow the Club to keep an eye on their own – and other children during the meetings to avoid any repetition of this damage. By doing this you will not only assist the Club and its Officials, who are usually so busy during meetings that they cannot keep eyes on the children. But ensure that our sport can continue.
Will all those going on the Swanage Outing – Sunday August 19th, please contact Mrs G. Cowley, 16 Drew Street, or Mr. S.W. Holmes, 19 Guppy Street, at once.
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ABRIDGED RULES
 | copyright M Fisher
These rules were placed in the programme announcing the Cycle Speedway meeting at Chiswick Comets Track on Saturday 13th September 1952.
The touching or breaking of the starting tapes will incur immediate disqualification. In the event of more than one rider breaking this rule the first to do so will be the one disqualified.
No rider shall cross the path of another rider unless there is visible space between the machines. This applies only on the straights.
The left foot may be placed over the white line. If two wheels cross this line the rider will be disqualified
The Steward shall immediately exclude any rider who, in his opinion, indulges in foul, unfair or dangerous riding.
No handlebar shall exceed a maximum width of 30 ins., measured from tip to tip. All handlebar ends to be covered by grips.
Dangerous fittings i.e., wing nuts, protruding spindles, brake levers, etc., are barred.
A rider can only protest to the Steward through his team captain and team manager. All protests to be made immediately
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