The date of the last-ever speedway meeting at Smallmead Stadium has been confirmed, with the special End-of-an-Era event set to take place on Sunday 19 October, starting at 6.00 p.m.

Plans for the event, which will also incorporate 40 seasons of speedway in Reading, are at an advanced stage and further details will be released shortly.

A bumper evening of action is being put together to give the stadium the send-off it so rightly deserves. It is also hoped to have a number of Reading legends present on the night to mingle with supporters and sign autographs.

Among the many riders to have donned the Racers famous Winged Wheel who will be invited along are:

* Anders Michanek
* Dag Lovaas
* Per Jonsson
* Jan Andersson
* Dave Mullett
* Bernie Leigh
* Phil Morris
* Tony Olsson
* Ray Morton
* Lee Richardson
* Jeremy Doncaster
* Mick Bell
* Armando Castagna
* John Davis
* Tim Hunt
* Peter Glanz
* Dave Jessup
* Plus many more

It is also planned to hold a Racers Celebration Dinner the night before the grand finale. Tickets are available for this special meal, where fans will have the opportunity to dine in the company of some of the club real legends.

Supporters are invited to enjoy the weekend to the full and advanced tickets for both the Celebration Dinner and End-of-an-Era meeting are available from the Commercial Team.