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1950 Individual Speedway World Championship
The 1950 Individual Speedway World Championship was the fifth edition of the official World Championship to determine the world champion rider. Speedway riders from New Zealand and Wales appeared in the World Championship for the first time. The title was won by Welshman Freddie Williams with the pivotal heat being the heat against Australian Graham Warren. Warren and Williams both unbeaten met in their third rides and as Warren challenged Williams for the lead he was forced to drop behind Williams. Warren then hit a bump and fell which cost him valuable points and the chance to win the title. Ronnie Moore became the youngest finalist at the age of just 17. Qualification (Championship Round) Venues 9 events in Great Britain. Scores *Top 16 qualify for World final, 17th & 18th reserves for World final World final *22 September 1950 * London, Wembley Stadium *Change: Arthur Forrest → Mike Erskine Podium [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Individual Speedway World Championship
The World Championship of Speedway is an international competition between the highest-ranked motorcycle speedway riders of the world, run under the auspices of the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM). The first official championships were held in 1936. Today, this official FIM championship is organised as a series of Speedway Grand Prix events, where points are awarded according to performance in the event and tallied up at the end of each season. However, up to 1994, it was run as a single-night event after qualifying rounds during the season, leading up to a big final of 20 heats, where points were awarded according to riders' heat placings and then tallied up at the end. Before the World Championship received its formal recognition from the ACU and the FIM in 1936, other unofficial Speedway World Championships were staged between 1931 and 1935, in Europe, South America and Australasia. Organization 1929 to 1935 – Unofficial Championships 1929 to 1935 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tommy Price
Thomas Price (2 December 1911 – 26 December 1997) was a British Motorcycle speedway, speedway rider. In 1949 he won the first Speedway World Championship to be held after the Second World War.Bamford, R. & Shailes, G. (2002). ''A History of the World Speedway Championship''. Stroud: Tempus Publishing. Career Born in Cambridge, United Kingdom, Cambridge, England in 1911, Price's early education was at Perse School and later, at the Cambridge and County High School. Price started his career with the Wembley Lions (speedway), Wembley Lions in 1935 after only a handful of appearances for Harringay Racers (speedway), Harringay Reserves in the previous season. In 1936 he was loaned out to Cardiff and Nottingham. Within three years he had qualified for his first World Final.Jacobs, N & Lipscombe, P (2005). ''Wembley Speedway : The Pre-War Years''. Stroud: Tempus Publishing After the war, Price rejoined the Lions and spent a further eleven seasons at the club until he retired in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
George Wilks
George Wilks (born 1908, date of death unknown) was a British motorcycle speedway rider who rode for Harringay and Wembley, and also rode in test matches for England. Born in East End of London Wilks was riding motorbikes before he was a teenager, racing in grasstrack and also travelled to the Isle of Man to compete in the TT in 1929, only to suffer injuries in practice which led to five months in hospital, and a break of three years from motorcycle racing.Morgan, Tom (1949) ''Who's Who In Speedway 1949'', Sport-in-Print, p. 73-4 In the early 1930s he won the South Midlands grasstrack title several times, and was encouraged to move to speedway by Australian international Frank Arthur. He first rode for Harringay, transferring to Hackney Wick at the end of 1935 for a transfer fee of 25.Storey, Basil (1947) "'Lion' Who Cost Wembley Fee of £350" in ''Speedway Favourites'', Sport-in-Print, p. 9 In early 1938 he was transferred to Wembley for 350, finishing as third-highest points s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Derick Close
Derick Close (born 13 May 1927 in Bowes, County Durham, England) was a former international motorcycle speedway rider who reached the final of Speedway World Championship in 1952.Bamford, R. & Shailes, G. (2002). ''A History of the World Speedway Championship''. Stroud: Tempus Publishing. Career Close started his career with the Middlesbrough Bears in 1947 followed by a short spell on loan with the Newcastle Diamonds at the start of 1948. He returned to the Bears and established himself in the team. In 1949 he rejoined Newcastle where he spent the next three seasons before joining the Lanarkshire Eagles mid season in 1951.Henry, J. & Moultray, I. (2001). ''Speedway in Scotland''. Stroud: Tempus Publishing The 1952 season proved to be the best of his career after receiving a call up to ride for England despite riding in National League Division Two, having never ridden in the top flight.Foster, P. (2005) ''History of the Speedway Ashes'', The History Press Ltd. He also reach ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Louis Lawson
Louis Lawson (25 October 19215 July 2009) was international motorcycle speedway rider who finished third in the 1949 Speedway World Championship final.Bamford, R. & Shailes, G. (2002). ''A History of the World Speedway Championship''. Stroud: Tempus Publishing. Career summary Lawson was born in Southwell, Nottinghamshire, and spent his whole career with the Belle Vue Aces, winning the National Trophy three times.Pavey,A. (2004) ''Speedway in the North-West'', Tempus Publishing Ltd. Lawson also featured in the England on eleven occasions. World Final Appearances * 1949 - London, Wembley Stadium - 3rd - 13pts * 1951 - London, Wembley Stadium - 6th - 10pts * 1953 - London, Wembley Stadium Wembley Stadium (branded as Wembley Stadium connected by EE for sponsorship reasons) is a football stadium in Wembley, London. It opened in 2007 on the site of the Wembley Stadium (1923), original Wembley Stadium, which was demolished from 200 ... - Res - Did not ride References ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eddie Rigg
Edward Rigg (5 December 1919, Burnley, England — February 1991, Perth, Australia) was an international speedway racer who finished twice finished seventh in the Speedway World Championship final.Bamford, R. & Shailes, G. (2002). ''A History of the World Speedway Championship''. Stroud: Tempus Publishing. Career summary Rigg started his career with the Odsal Boomerangs, where he stayed for the following ten seasons. In 1957 he joined the Belle Vue Aces and won his only domestic team trophies, the Britannia Shield in 1957 and the National Trophy, at the end of his final season in 1958.Pavey,A. (2004) ''Speedway in the North-West'', Tempus Publishing Ltd. Rigg appeared for Great Britain national speedway team on fourteen occasions. World Final Appearances * 1951 - London, Wembley Stadium - 7th - 8pts * 1954 - London, Wembley Stadium Wembley Stadium (branded as Wembley Stadium connected by EE for sponsorship reasons) is a football stadium in Wembley, London. It opened i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oliver Hart (speedway Rider)
Oliver Hart (13 September 1912 – 16 July 1983) was an international speedway rider.Bamford, R. & Stallworthy, D. (2003) ''Speedway - The Pre War Years'', Stroud: Tempus Publishing. Career Hart first rode with the Liverpool Chads in 1936. He finished scored a point in the Speedway World Championship final in 1949 riding at reserve. Hart was notable in speedway as being one of the last riders to only use the leg trailing method of riding. Hart made several international appearances for England between 1948 and 1951.Foster, P. (2005) ''History of the Speedway Ashes'', The History Press Ltd. Family His brother Ron Hart was also a speedway rider. World final appearances * 1949 - London, Wembley Stadium Wembley Stadium (branded as Wembley Stadium connected by EE for sponsorship reasons) is a football stadium in Wembley, London. It opened in 2007 on the site of the Wembley Stadium (1923), original Wembley Stadium, which was demolished from 200 ... - 17th - 1pt References ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alec Statham
Alec George Statham (30 May 1912 Coventry, England - 8 March 1977) was a Speedway rider who won the London Riders' Championship in 1949 whilst with the Wimbledon Dons, and also represented England many times.Belton, Brian (2003). ''Hammerin' Round''. Biography Statham began grasstrack racing at the age of sixteen. He first rode in speedway as a novice at the Brandon track, going on to ride for Coventry, signed for Birmingham in 1932, and then Southampton, riding as a hobby with his garage business his main priority.Morgan, Tom (1949) ''Who's Who in Speedway 1949'', Sport-in-Print, p. 68 He rode for the Harringay Tigers in 1935 before dropping down a division to the Southampton Saints. He gave up racing, thinking he was not good enough to progress, but due to financial difficulties with his garage business in 1937 he returned to the National League with Harringay, soon rising to heat leader status.Storey, Basil (1947) "Once Rode Just for Fun", in ''Speedway Favourites'', Sport ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Norman Parker (speedway Rider)
Norman Parker (14 January 1908 – 27 April 1999) was an international speedway rider who rode in the inaugural Speedway World Championship in 1936 as a reserve. Brief career summary Born in Birmingham, England, Parker joined Coventry in 1929, and remained there until 1933 when he moved on to join the Southampton Saints.Storey, Basil (1947) "Carpentry to Cinders", in ''Speedway Favourites'', Sport-in-Print, p. 8 He then moved to Clapton Saints and then the Harringay Tigers. He and his older brother Jack rode in the same teams until the outbreak of war.Jacobs, Norman (2001). ''Speedway in London''. Stroud: Tempus Publishing In 1934 Parker made his international debut for England. After the war Parker joined the Wimbledon Dons and was appointed captain. In 1948, he finished runner up in the Australian Championship. In 1949, he finished fourth in the Speedway World Championship and made his last World Final appearance in 1951.Bamford, R. & Shailes, G. (2002). ''A History of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mike Erskine
Mike may refer to: Animals * Mike (cat), cat and guardian of the British Museum * Mike the Headless Chicken, chicken that lived for 18 months after his head had been cut off * Mike (chimpanzee), a chimpanzee featured in several books and documentaries Arts * Mike (miniseries), a 2022 Hulu limited series based on the life of American boxer Mike Tyson * Mike (2022 film), a Malayalam film produced by John Abraham * ''Mike'' (album), an album by Mike Mohede * ''Mike'' (1926 film), an American film * MIKE (musician), American rapper, songwriter and record * ''Mike'' (novel), a 1909 novel by P. G. Wodehouse * "Mike" (song), by Elvana Gjata and Ledri Vula featuring John Shahu * Mike (''Twin Peaks''), a character from ''Twin Peaks'' * "Mike", a song by Xiu Xiu from their 2004 album ''Fabulous Muscles'' Businesses * Mike (cellular network), a defunct Canadian cellular network * Mike and Ike, a candies brand Military * MIKE Force, a unit in the Vietnam War * Ivy Mike, the first t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cyril Roger
Cyril Manners Roger (27 December 1921 - 26 May 2015) was a former international motorcycle speedway rider reached the final of Speedway World Championship five times.Bamford, R. & Shailes, G. (2002). ''A History of the World Speedway Championship''. Stroud: Tempus Publishing. Career Roger started his career with the Exeter Falcons in 1947 on loan from the New Cross Rangers. Until July 1948 he was part of the Falcons team that won the National League Division Three Championship, but was recalled by New Cross. He featured in ten outings for New Cross, and received a medal when they won the National League Division One title in the same season.Jacobs, N. (2008) ''Out of the Frying Pan'', The History Press LTD In 1949 he joined the Rangers full-time and qualified for the first of his five World Final appearances. In 1950 Roger won the prestigious London Riders' ChampionshipBelton, Brian (2003). ''Hammerin' Round''. Stroud: Tempus Publishing and made his debut for England. Rog ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arthur Forrest (speedway Rider)
Arthur Forrest (5 January 1932 in Bradford, England – 2000) was a former international speedway who qualified for the Speedway World Championship finals five times.Bamford, R. & Shailes, G. (2002). ''A History of the World Speedway Championship''. Stroud: Tempus Publishing. Career summary Forrest started his career with the Halifax Dukes in the National League Division Three. In his opening season aged just seventeen he scored nineteen maximums (unbeaten by an opponent) from fifty meetings. The following season the Dukes rode in National League Division Two, but Forrest carried on from the previous season, actually raising his average.Pavey,A. (2004) ''Speedway in the North-West'', Tempus Publishing Ltd. Whilst with the Dukes he was called up to ride for England at only eighteen years of age.Foster, P. (2005) ''History of the Speedway Ashes'', The History Press Ltd. After a third season with the Dukes in 1951 he joined hometown club, the Bradford Tudors in 1952. The Tudor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
