Leslie John Rumsey (born 27 July 1955) is a former speedway rider from England.

Speedway career

Rumsey rode in the top two tiers of British Speedway from 1972 to 1983, riding for various clubs. In 1975, he finished in the top five averages during the

1975 New National League season The 1975 National League was contested as the second division/tier of Speedway in the United Kingdom when British League Division Two was renamed. It was subsequently named the National League. Summary The league increased by one team for the fou ...

. He then began to consistently ride as a heat leader for teams and was regarded as one of the National League's leading riders. He scored a 10+ average for Canterbury in 1978, a 9.92 average for Oxford in 1979 and a 10.19 average in 1981 for Weymouth. In 1980, he helped the Crayford Kestrels win the Fours Championship during the

1980 National League season The 1980 National League was contested as the second division of Speedway in the United Kingdom. Summary The league was increased from 19 teams to 20 from the previous season. Exeter Falcons dropped down from the British League to join the 19 inc ...

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Rumsey, Les Living people 1955 births British speedway riders Canterbury Crusaders riders Cradley Heathens riders Crayford Kestrels riders Exeter Falcons riders Oxford Cheetahs riders Weymouth Wildcats riders Wolverhampton Wolves riders Sportspeople from Canterbury