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References
- ↑ Belton, Brian (2003). Hammerin' Round. ISBN 0-7524-2438-6
- ↑ "Reg Fearman : Right of Reply". Speedway Plus. 12 January 2006. Retrieved 1 February 2013.
- ↑ "Defunct Speedway Tracks, West Ham speedway, Reg Fearman". John Skinner. Retrieved 1 February 2013.
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