**Alan Hollamby, born Camberwell 1956. Interviewed 20 April 2026.**

Three-generation family connection to Wimbledon Speedway — grandfather attended from early years, parents were regulars across multiple London tracks (West Ham, Harringay, New Cross), and Alan attended from birth (his mother was pregnant at her first visit) through to approximately 1967, when secondary school and other commitments intervened.

Attended with parents, sitting at the first bend in the boxes — preferred for the action off the gate. Strong emphasis throughout on the friendly, family atmosphere and the absence of the rivalry-related aggression he associated with football. Favourite riders: Ronnie Moore (his hero, admired for team riding and approachability) and Trevor Hedge; also mentions Reg Luckhurst, Jim Tibby, Cyril Maidment, Olle Nygren.

After the first closure he followed speedway via TV (Grandstand) and during family holidays to the Isle of Wight from approximately 1995–2012, attending Smallbrook Stadium regularly. Also visited Eastbourne (Arlington) once. Returned to Wimbledon when it reopened in 2002 — describes the opening night crowd as his most memorable speedway experience — and attended through to the 2005 closure, with the final Laurels meeting his saddest. Was a shareholder and season ticket holder in the relaunched club.

On closure: offers a personal theory that the stadium owners (a capital management company) deliberately made the rent untenable, anticipating more lucrative development — he draws parallels with the Wimbledon FC ground sale and notes the subsequent loss of greyhounds, stock cars, and car boot sales from the site before AFC Wimbledon moved in.

Other notes: recalls programs, hot dogs, music between races, novice races after the main event, and nearby pubs (since closed). Did not join fan clubs or travel to away fixtures outside London and the Isle of Wight. Has not attended speedway in person since 2012; says he would return if there were a local track.