Speedway in Reading in the 1970s
Take a look back at the Reading Racers
Reading Racers' first stadium in Oxford Road. Credit: getreading
The stadium awaits demolition. Credit: getreading
The old scoreboard looms in the distance. Credit: getreading
The stadium's main gate, complete with Reading Evening Post advert. Credit: getreading
The Stadium in 1973. Looking very much like somewhere that needs knocking down. Credit: getreading
The main stand at the Oxford Road Stadium. Credit: getreading
Smallmead in all its glory. Credit:getreading
Race action from Smallmead. Credit: getreading
The racers line up reading for action in 1969. Credit: getreading
Reading Racers v Hull in 1975. Credit: getreading
Racers at the meeting vs Hull in 1975. Credit: getreading
Building Smallmead in 1975. Credit: getreading
A view of the new stadium in 1975. Credit: getreading
Smoothing out the track. Credit: getreading
Fast-paced race action. Credit: getreading
A crash at the Oxford Road stadium in 1973. Credit: getreading
A rider is hurt in 1973. Credit: getreading
Demolition begins in 1973. Credit: getreading
The Oxford Road stadium is demolished in 1973. Credit: getreading
Say goodbye to the old stadium. Credit: getreading
More from the stadium demolition in 1973. Credit: getreading
Are these the old betting booths? Credit: getreading
