Crystal Palace and New Cross Speedway has been home to many significant events in speedway history including the first ever international speedway event. Covering the history of Crystal Palace from its opening in 1928 to its closure in 1933, some of the major personalities included in this book include Roger Frogley and Tom Farndon. Following the team to New Cross, this book follows the stories of the many characters who rode for the teams such as world champion Barry Briggs.