Speedway

Plymouth Gladiators Set for Spectacular Home Season Opener at the Colosseum

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 02/12/2026 - 3:59pm

The Plymouth Gladiators are delighted to confirm full details for their first home race meeting of the 2026 season, which takes place on Saturday 4th April at the Colosseum, as the club welcomes Poole in the BSN Series.

Following the opening fixture away at Poole the previous evening, the Gladiators will bring the action home for what promises to be a spectacular start to the new season, with a packed schedule of on-track excitement and off-track entertainment for supporters of all ages.

To enhance the matchday experience, gates will open at 4:00pm, an hour earlier than...

Behind the Scenes with the Plymouth Gladiators: Garry May on Planning, People and Performance

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 02/12/2026 - 3:39pm

Race nights may last three hours, but building a speedway team takes months.

As Plymouth Gladiators gear up for the new campaign, team manager Garry May offers an insight into the planning, people and philosophy behind the scenes and why team spirit, trust and entertainment are just as important as points on the track.

Garry, a lot of people only see you on race nights making tactical decisions. How much actually goes on behind the scenes?

A lot more than people probably realise. People think I just make the changes and that’s it, but there’s loads that goes on...

Local History Day

Event Date: 
21/01/2015 - 11:00am
Venue: 
St Thomas Library, Church Road, St Thomas, Exeter

St Thomas Library are holding a Local History Day on Wednesday 21 January from 11am-4pm.

There will be a speedway memories display and video footage, a real Falcons bike on display, a St Thomas memories display, churches of Exeter photos, a famous personalities display, a rolling slideshow, and pop-up talks as well as the opportunity for people to bring their own photos to show the St Thomas Local History Group.

Local author and historian Tony Lethbridge said: “St Thomas Library Local history open day last year was such an outstanding success we thought we would run it...

Cycle Speedway: Women's taster event

Event Date: 
01/06/2014 - 10:00am
Venue: 
Exeter Cycle Speedway, EX2 8QW

Join us on Sunday 1 June at The Exeter Cycle Speedway track, EX2 8QW from 10am.

We have a fantastic FREE taster event for women, run by a host of GB Cycle Speedway coaches, including Exeter based star rider Charlie-Jane Herbert.

All ages and experience welcome, ride in a group, mums and daughters come along!

Plus enjoy some giveaways and watch a Women's League Cycle Speedway competition!

No need to book, just #rockupandride

Two Wheels Unite: OBM Motorcycles Power Plymouth Gladiators’ 2026 Campaign

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 02/13/2026 - 11:46pm

Plymouth Gladiators Speedway are delighted to confirm that OBM Motorcycles have been secured as the club’s main sponsor for the 2026 season, marking an exciting new chapter for the club.

Earlier this year, OBM Motorcycles were impacted by a highly publicised incident in which valuable vintage speedway motorcycles were stolen while in transit to a prestigious classic motorcycle auction in Las Vegas. The incident attracted widespread attention across the global speedway and classic motorcycle community.

In the aftermath, the British speedway fraternity rallied together in...