Summer 1976 was a hot one.

Months of sunshine and glorious weather. Here are a few sporting memories from that glorious year - although not all necessarily in the middle of July and August!

What are your memories of that great year? All these memories are from 1976.


WORLD HOT ROD FINALS, FOXHALL STADIUM

Ipswich Star: The World hot rod championships and destruction derby from Foxhall StadiumThe World hot rod championships and destruction derby from Foxhall Stadium (Image: Archant)

IPSWICH SWIMMING CLUB

Ipswich Star: Ipswich Swimming Club, pictured at St Matthew's Baths that yearIpswich Swimming Club, pictured at St Matthew's Baths that year (Image: Archant)

TATTINGSTONE FC AWARDS NIGHT

Ipswich Star: Tattingstone Football Club awards presentation in June that summerTattingstone Football Club awards presentation in June that summer (Image: Archant)

IPSWICH WITCHES, LEAGUE CHAMPIONS

Ipswich Star: Ipswich Witches 1976 Division One and KO Cup winnersIpswich Witches 1976 Division One and KO Cup winners (Image: Archant)

WALK A MILLION MILES FOR ONE OF
YOUR GOALS... PAUL MARINER!

Ipswich Star: Paul Marnier scored on his Ipswich debut for the Blues in this year.Paul Marnier scored on his Ipswich debut for the Blues in this year. (Image: Archant)

LEISTON ACES CYCLE SPEEDWAY

Ipswich Star: The Leiston Aces cycle speedway team in 1976.The Leiston Aces cycle speedway team in 1976. (Image: aRCHANT)

SPORTING FARMER POOL TEAM, IPSWICH

Ipswich Star: The Sporting Farmer pub, pool team, IpswichThe Sporting Farmer pub, pool team, Ipswich (Image: Archant)