CRADLEY HEATHENS  68  BUXTON HITMEN 22

CRADLEY’s class of 2018 romped to the club’s biggest win in almost four years with a 68-22 demolition of Buxton.
The Motor Market Heathens were always major favourites for the clash with the visitors severely depleted through injury. And the hosts were dominant from start to finish as they returned to the top of their National Trophy group.  Heathens got their night off to the perfect start, opening with four, 5-1 maximums.  In fact they only failed to claim a race winner in one single heat, when Buxton skipper Tom Woolley took the chequered flag in Heat Seven.  [Details]

BUXTON HITMEN 32 CRADLEY HEATHENS 57

CRADLEY revived their National Trophy hopes by securing maximum points from their 57-32 win at Buxton.
The victory moved the Motor Market Heathens back level with group leaders Coventry as they bounced back well from Monday’s defeat at the hands of the Bees. Despite only being with four of their own riders, the Heathens took advantage of an under strength Hitmen side whose problems grew as the meeting progressed.
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CRADLEY HEATHENS 40  COVENTRY BEES 49

CRADLEY’S National Trophy hopes are hanging in the balance after their first defeat of the season.  Heathens slipped up 49-40 at the hands of fellow homeless club Coventry at Monmore on a night of tension and drama.  The absence of brilliant teenager Drew Kemp was too much for Heathens to cope with which is clearly a concern going forward as he will also miss the trip to Buxton on Sunday.
New signing Alfie Bowtell did a fine job on debut for the Motor Market Heathens with 12+3 from his six outings – but there were too many weak links in the home side.
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THE 2018 CRADLEY HEATHENS

Jason Edwards, Kyle Bickley, Jordon Jenkins, Drew Kemp, Bradley Andrews,

Will Pottinger (Team Manager) Adam Roynon (Captain), Conor Dwyer

HEATHENS RACE ON!

CRADLEY HEATHENS will race for the National Trophy next year.
The nomadic club have entered the competition for the first time to ensure the world famous name survives into a ninth season since their relaunch.  All home meetings will be raced at Wolverhampton’s Monmore Green Stadium after making the decision not to take Birmingham up on the offer to race at Perry Barr.  Manager Will Pottinger has already pledged his commitment to stay in charge of the team and will be looking to use a settled squad of riders.
It means Heathens won’t be in the National League - but fans will have the chance to follow their team and there is also the prospect of the prestigious Golden Hammer individual continuing. [Read More]

We are very proud and honoured to have a display of Heathens History in Cradley Heath Library

If you are passing by please pop in and show your support
(Opposite the Liberal Club in Upper High Street)

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1960's SLIDESHOW
Longtime Heathens fan Colin Jewes has sent us a link to a slideshow that he has created.
It has some photo's that have previously been unpublished and John Summerfield has given permission for these to be used.
The slideshow follows the story of the Heathens all through the 60's with the story of the Heathens with a musical background.
It's AD free and you can 'click' to make it full size. Enjoy!
                  Heathens 1960 

CLUB HISTORY 2017 REVIEW 
Sponsored once again by team partners Motor Market and Dudley Stroke Association the Heathens competed in the National League. Racing meetings at Monmore Green and Perry Barr. The team looked good on paper and their first match against Kings Lynn at Perry Barr seemed to show their potential with a 61-29 win. However the Young Stars withdrew from the league and the score expunged from the table!

SIGN THE PETITION  YOUR SUPPORT IS STILL NEEDED - CLICK HERE TO SIGN!
The petition urging Dudley Council to Bring Back Cradley Speedway is still valid. Thousands of signatures have now been recorded urging the council to support the return of the club. Paper and online versions remain active and anyone wishing to sign or collect further signatures is still encouraged to do so. Click here to sign the online petition or download the paper version