Carl Blackbird (born 26 March 1965) is a former

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rider from England and Great Britain.

Speedway career

Blackbird rode in the top tier of British Speedway from 1981–1993, riding for various clubs. In 1984, he helped the

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win the Fours Championship during the

1984 National League season The 1984 National League was contested as the second division of Speedway in the United Kingdom. Summary The title was won by the Long Eaton Invaders who finished just one point clear of the Mildenhall Fen Tigers. Final table Leading averages ...

In 1985, he became the British Under 21 Champion and reached the final of the

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in 1986.

Family

His son

Lewis Blackbird Lewis Blackbird (born 21 February 1987) is a British former motorcycle speedway rider. Biography Born in Peterborough, Lewis is the son of Carl Blackbird and nephew of Mark Blackbird and Paul Blackbird, all former riders.

is a former speedway rider, as were Carl's brothers

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and Paul Blackbird.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Blackbird, Carl 1965 births Living people British speedway riders Belle Vue Aces riders Edinburgh Monarchs riders Ipswich Witches riders Long Eaton Invaders riders Mildenhall Fen Tigers riders Oxford Cheetahs riders Reading Racers riders