Carmarthen Dragons
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| Carmarthen Dragons | |
|---|---|
| Club information | |
| Track address | United Counties Showground Nantyci Carmarthen |
| Country | Wales |
| Founded | 2002 |
| Closed | 2019 |
| Club facts | |
| Colours | Red, green and white |
| Track size | 242 metres |
| Track record time | 56.83 secs |
| Track record date | 6 April 2003 |
| Track record holder | Ritchie Hawkins |
Carmarthen Dragons were a British motorcycle speedway team who operated at the United Counties Showground in Nantyci, Carmarthen, Wales, between 2002 and 2005 and later the Loomer Road Stadium, between 2017 and 2019.[1]

The team was founded by Nigel Meakins[2] and entered the Conference League (third division)[3] During their inaugural 2002 Speedway Conference League season the Dragons finished in 7th place.[4] They competed in the 2003 Speedway Conference League and 2004 Speedway Conference League finishing in 11th and 12th respectively.[5] In 2005, the team disbanded but the venue remained open for training during the season.[6][1]
The team returned to compete in the Midland Development League from 2017 to 2018 and the Midland & Southern Development League during 2019, at the Loomer Road Stadium.[7]
Notable riders
- Steve Bishop
- Shane Colvin
- Dean Felton
- Ben Powell
- Ben Wilson
Season summary
| Year and league | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Speedway Conference League | 7th | |
| 2003 Speedway Conference League | 11th | |
| 2004 Speedway Conference League | 12th | |
| 2017 Midland Development League | 5th | |
| 2018 Midland Development League | 4th | |
| 2019 Midland & Southern Development League | 5th |