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The Rochdale Hornets were a British speedway team from Rochdale in the north west of England.
| Rochdale Hornets | |
|---|---|
| Club information | |
| Track address | Athletic Grounds Milnrow Road Rochdale |
| Country | England |
| Founded | 1928, 1970 |
| Closed | 1930, 1971 |
| Club facts | |
| Colours | yellow and black |
| Track size | 441 yards (403 m) |
They were founded in 1928 and competed in the inaugural season of British Speedway in 1929 but closed in 1930.[1][2][3]
In 1970, they were reformed by the promotion from the Belle Vue Aces to give their junior riders a chance to progress when they moved their Belle Vue Colts team to the stadium under the control of Dent Oliver.[4]
The team arrived in 1970 but moved on to Ellesmere Port at the end of the 1971 season. The track was not a good shape and proved to be unpopular with supporters. The safety fence was unusual in that it was made of steel plates supported on wire ropes. The most famous rider to progress from the Hornets was 1976 World Champion Peter Collins.[5]
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| Year and league | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1929 Speedway English Dirt Track League | 6th | |
| 1970 British League Division Two season | 3rd | |
| 1971 British League Division Two season | 9th |
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