Wembley question.

[DavidS]

When was the last occassion a motorised sport was held at Wembley Stadium?

[mart]

Wasn't that the Thora Hird Stannah Stairlift Slalom? Can't remember the date though.

Mart

[Wink Wink]

Think they used to do speedway at Wembley.

[Wink Wink]

Or it might of been stockcar racing??

[DavidS]

Speedway is the right sport, Wink Wink

[Wink Wink]

Used to have Greyhound racing there too.

[steve56]

think at 1 time it was known as empire pool wembley in the early 60s?

[Boo2]

steve56 wrote:

> think at 1 time it was known as empire pool wembley in the
> early 60s?

That was Wembley Arena (next door to the Stadium)- which used to be a swimming pool.

[Boo2]

I?m guessing some World Speedway final, or maybe some Eddie Kid style bus jumping attempt.

[steve56]

thats the 1 yeah,i recall lots of early 60s tv shows had that adress to write to, eg 5 o clock club .