Ian John Barney (born 15 February 1961) is a former
speedway rider from England.
Speedway career
Barney rode in the
top two tiers of British Speedway from 1980 to 2003, riding for various clubs.
In 1984, he became the
National League Riders' Champion, held at
East of England Arena
The East of England Showground is a large showground area (667,731sqm) located on East of England Way in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, England. The Showground is owned by Bellway as of around 2019 and the site currently includes the East of Engla ...
on 13 October.
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In 1988, he helped the ]Peterborough Panthers
The Peterborough Panthers are a British speedway team based in Peterborough, England. They are three times champions of the United Kingdom, winning the highest level league in 1999, 2006 and 2021.
History 1970–1994
The Panthers inaugural sea ...
win the Fours Championship during the 1988 National League season
In 1988 the National League, also known as British League Division Two, was the second tier of speedway racing in the United Kingdom.
Summary
The league champions that year were Hackney Kestrels.
Final table
National League Knockout Cup
The 19 ...
. In 1989, he helped the Peterborough win the Fours Championship again during the 1989 National League season
The National League was the second tier of British speedway racing in 1989.
Summary
The champions that year were Poole Pirates.
Final table
National League Knockout Cup
The 1989 National League Knockout Cup was the 22nd edition of the Knockou ...
.
References
Living people
1961 births
British speedway riders
Coventry Bees riders
Eastbourne Eagles riders
Exeter Falcons riders
King's Lynn Stars riders
Long Eaton Invaders riders
Peterborough Panthers riders
Sheffield Tigers riders
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