SWINDON Robins owner Terry Russell has admitted that there may be a tear shed on Sunday as he looks to bring the chequered flag down on the Abbey Stadium.

This weekend will see the last action for a track that has seen the likes of Barry Briggs, Leigh Adams and Darcy Ward grace it’s shale over its 66 year history.

Briggs will be among those in attendance on the day, along with Martin Ashby, Mike Broadbank, Barry Duke, Ken Middleditch, Norman Hunter, Ian Williams, Mick Hanley, John Davis, Andrew Silver, Geoff Bouchard, Alan Grahame, Ron Byford, Mike Keen, Mac Woolford, George White, Martin Yeates, Pete Munday and Peter Jackson.

Russell and team manager Alun Rossiter have been hard at work piecing together the line-up to put on a final spectacle for fans.

The Robins side will include Peter Kildemand, Grzegorz Zengota, Troy Batchelor, Kyle Howarth and Lewis Rose from this season’s squad.

In addition, 2011 rider Nicolai Klindt will return to the side along with Danish youngster Peter Karger, the son of former Robins favourite Brian.

Meanwhile, an Elite League Select side includes British Grand Prix star Chris Harris, World Cup rider Danny King, Elite League champion Davey Watt and talented youngsters Justin Sedgmen and Adam Ellis.

“I hope I do it proud,” said Russell.

“I am trying to cover all of its history from 1949 to now.

“I’m trying to make sure I don’t disrespect anyone. It is about being respectful, because we move into a new stadium and our history sits comfortably behind us at that point.

“Next season, we will be racing in a new stadium, so be it upon anybody’s head if they don’t come along to the last meeting, because it is the farewell.”

Meanwhile, Rossiter is hoping to give the historic stadium the right send-off and is hoping for a packed crowd for the meeting.

“These are all great riders, who have given their all for Swindon over the years. They’ve been the ones who have made so much history at the Abbey over the years, so it’s only right we have them there to give the place the right send-off on Sunday,” he added.

“We’ve got some riders from the early days of the club, right up until more recent years, so we’ve got people I’m sure fans of all generations will have fond memories of.

“Phil Crump is hoping to make it down as well. He’s been in hospital recently but I know he really wants to be there on Sunday if possible, so it would be great if he could be there too.

“It’s going to be a sad day for sure, but it’s also going to be exciting and a great way to start a new era for the club ahead of the new stadium next year.”

Gates open at 2.30pm on Sunday for a 4pm start and normal admission prices apply.