OBITUARY: Eric Hunt

33/18 News has learnt the sad news that Eric Hunt passed away yesterday, Sunday 29th January. Bob Prince posted the following on Facebook’s “I was (or still am) a Cycle Speedway rider” “It is with great sadness to announce the death of Eric Hunt earlier today. Eric and my sister Hazel were sponsors of Kingstanding Monarchs (Birmingham) in the early […]

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NEWS: Monarchs funding on hold due to Council Unwillingness

By Steve Hodgkinson, Birmingham CSC Press Officer Birmingham Monarchs Cycle Speedway Club are likely to lose a 12K Grant because council officials aren’t helping the club, despite asking for a time restraint deadline. Council officials Dave Wagg, Lee Southall and Nigel Oliver have been involved in preparing the paperwork for the club to get a lease for the land on […]

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CLUB NEWS: Under strength Monarchs put up brave fight

Birmingham Monarchs travelled to Ashmore Park on Sunday to take on reigning Champions Wednesfield Aces in Midland League action. Weakened by absences to number one Chris Timms and Ewan Hancox the Monarchs were always likely to be up against it against a virtual full strength Aces outfit. Recent recruit 15 year old Jake Steel made his 1st team debut in […]

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NEWS: Monarchs go indoors as Ricki defends title

Cycle Speedway moves indoors this weekend as Coventry play host to the British Cycling Indoor Championships at the Coventry Sports Connexion Leisure Centre. Birmingham Monarchs will be among the favourites to take the team title on Sunday, with a team of indoor specialists including reigning open champion Ricki Johnson. Sunday will also see the accumulation of the senior, womens and […]

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MATCH REPORT: Brandon edge win over Birmingham

Five man Birmingham Monarchs came agonisingly close to pulling off a win at newly reformed Brandon last night in a Midland League Division 2 fixture clash. Kyle Roberts from Coventry was allowed to fill the vacant number 6 spot for Birmingham, but his points didn’t count. The Monarchs made the first advantage in heat 3 after two drawn heats with a race win by Nathan […]

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