Michaal John Ferreira (1955–2014) was a

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rider from Zimbabwe.

Speedway career

Ferreira rode in the top two tiers of British Speedway from 1974 to 1985, riding for various clubs. During the

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he topped the league averages and became the National League Riders' Champion, held at

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on 26 September. He also doubled up with Crusaders teammate and fellow Zimbabwean Denzil Kent to win the National League Pairs. He reached the final of the

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in 1982.

References

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