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High speed crash halts speedway spectacular

Isle of Wight Observer Sep 7, 2018

The Isle of Wight speedway season was brought to a most unfortunate end after a high speed crash. Enthusiastic youngster…

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It was disappointment for the Isle of Wight ‘Wightlink’ Warriors speedway team on Thursday (August 30). The Warriors were unable…

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Warriors out to clip Eagles’ wings

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The Isle of Wight ‘Wightlink’ Warriors speedway team return to the Andrew Younie Smallbrook Stadium on Thursday (August 30) to…

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Cowes powerboat racer roars on at 81

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 25, 2018

Alan Goodwin has been racing powerboats for 30 years, he’s the oldest competitor in this year’s Cowes Offshore Powerboat Races.…

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Warriors tame unlucky Lions

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 22, 2018

The Isle of Wight ‘Wightlink’ Warriors entertained some of best up and coming riders in the under-19 age group in…

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Warriors to face Great Britain’s Young Lions team

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The Isle of Wight ‘Wightlink’ Warriors stage a very special fixture. On Tuesday (August 21) at the Andrew Younie Smallbrook…

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Wizards run down by Racers

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‘Wightlink’ Wizards took on the Reading Racers in the Southern Development League on Thursday (August 16). Looking to repeat their…

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Warriors beat as Tigers roar on

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 17, 2018

The Isle of Wight ‘Wightlink’ Warriors faced top class opposition at the Andrew Younie Smallbrook Stadium on Thursday (August 16).…

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Warriors to tackle table topping Tigers

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The Isle of Wight ‘Wightlink’ Warriors speedway team face their sternest test of the season this Thursday (August 16). They…

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Cowes Sports manager quits three games into season

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Former England international footballer Steve Hunt has stunned Cowes Sports by resigning as their manager just three games into the…

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No tricks up Wizards’ sleeves as Kestrels crowned

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Kent Kestrels take flight to evade the Wizards’ tricks in Sunday (August 12) speedway action. The Isle of Wight ‘Wightlink’…

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Island Rider qualifies for national competition

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Double speedway challenge

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The ‘Wightlink’ Warriors speedway team stage the second round of the Vincent’s Antiques & Motorcycles Handicap Challenge tonight Tuesday (August…

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Man ‘bad with heights’ to jump from plane for Ventnor Skate Park funds

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The founder of Wight Trash skate company is to jump out of a plane for charity. John Cattle, chair of…

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Hampshire captain Colin Roope has both his Shanklin college golf stars available for this weekend’s showdown for the South Division…

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