Workington Comets

The Workington Comets are a British motorcycle speedway club, based in Workington, Cumbria, racing out of the Northside Speedway Track. The team previously operated from 1970 to 2018 and were based at Derwent Park Stadium which they shared with Workington Town Rugby League Football Club. They were closed at the end of the 2018 SGB Championship season, but re-opened in 2022 and competed in the 2023 National Development League speedway season. In 2024 they will return to the SGB Championship.

Workington Comets
Club information
Track addressNorthside Speedway
Workington
Cumbria
CountryEngland
Founded1970, 2022
Closed2018
PromoterAndrew Bain
Team managerJames Denham
Team captainLuke Crang
LeagueSGB Championship
WebsiteOfficial Website
Club facts
ColoursBlue and White
Track size302 metres
Track record time57.1
Track record date3 June 2023
Track record holderConnor Bailey
Current team
Rider CMA
Craig Cook
Troy Batchelor
Tate Zischke
Antti Vuolas
Sam McGurk
Celina Liebmann
Major team honours
tier 2 League champions2018
tier 2 Knockout Cup winners2018
tier 2 Pairs champions1999, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2008, 2012
tier 2 Fours champions2001, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2009
Young Shield2008, 2009, 2010
Challenge Shield Winners2018
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