20/2/06:
With another new season approaching, the once formidable Cradley duo
of Greg Hancock and
Billy Hamill have both joined new
clubs in the British Elite League. 1997 World Champion Hancock will
spearhead a new-look
Reading
side as they embark on an intriguing new era. Now nicknamed the
Bulldogs, the club have been bought by Grand Prix rights holders
BSI,
and have entered the top flight with a view to moving to a new
purpose-built stadium in the near future. Meanwhile, 1996 World Champion
Hamill has caused a stir by signing for
Wolverhampton. Many riders have crossed the Black Country divide,
but rarely has a former number one heatleader plied his trade as both a
Heathen and a Wolf. We wish both Greg and Billy the best of luck for
2006!Be sure to visit www.greghancock.com (one of the very best speedway sites we've seen to date) and www.billyhamill.com - Great to see both guys leading the way off-track as they always have done with some superb commercial vision.
30/10/05:
Last night, Club CH staged the 'Spirit of '95' evening at Dudley Sports and
Social Club. The event was a great success with all tickets being sold out
months in advance. It marked the 10th anniversary of the last ever
speedway action at Dudley Wood, the challenge match between Greg Hancock and
Billy Hamill Selects. As well as music from 1995 and a big screen DVD of the
best Heathens moments from the season, there was a special appearance from John
Wilson, the rider who made his Cradley debut in that year. Apologies were sent
from several other team members including Simon Cross, who is now based in
France, Jonathan Forsgren in Sweden and Scott Smith who was attending Berwick's
End of Season Presentation Night. Club CH would like to thank everyone who
attended for making a very enjoyable night.