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Newport Wasps were a British motorcycle speedway team based in Newport, South Wales. They were the 1999 Conference League champions.〔 〕 ==History== The Wasp logo incorporates the traditional black and amber colours of the City of Newport. The modern incarnation of the team was founded in 1997 but Newport Wasps competed in the top UK league between 1964 and 1976 based at the now-defunct Somerton Park stadium, Newport. The 'Wasps' nickname was dropped after 1972. The club closed after becoming the Bristol Bulldogs for one season in 1977. Stars of the former team included Australian Phil Crump, father of world champion Jason Crump.〔Bamford, R & Jarvis J.(2001). ''Homes of British Speedway''. ISBN 0-7524-2210-3〕 The reformed team was based at the purpose built Hayley Stadium. The Wasps withdrew from the Premier League in the early part of the 2008 season when their promoter Tim Stone died. In March 2010 the Wasps engaged a minister to lift a supposed gypsy curse on the stadium. On 17 February 2012 promoter Steve Mallett confirmed the club would fold with immediate effect.〔(Newport Wasps closure )〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Newport Wasps」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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