W/E MARCH 5TH 1983

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Speedway Star Cover Men

Front

Dave Allen

Inside Front

Preben Eriksen

Inside Rear

Andy Grahame

Rear

Graham Drury

News

• Ellesmere Port announce they will not run in 1983 due to increasing financial losses
• Peace breaks out at Swindon after Richard Vowles takes over ownership following Malcolm Holloway and Phil Crump refusing to ride for previous boss Wally Mawdsley
• Belle Vue throw their hat into the ring to host the 1984 World Final at Hyde Road
• Oxford sign Nigel Sparshott from near neighbours Milton Keynes
• The BSPA reject a bid from Eastbourne to put their licence 'on ice' for a year due to struggles assembling a competitive side
• Ipswich transfer list long-serving team man Mike Lanham