Sean Wilson (born 7 November 1969 in

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)Oakes, P.(2004). ''British Speedway Who's Who''. is a former international

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rider who has ridden for

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at test level.

Career summary

Wilson had a career spanning 20 years, starting and finishing at Sheffield. He became Premier League Riders Champion three times. His career ended early due to a number of injuries. In 2004 whilst riding in

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's testimonial at Belle Vue he crushed the C7 vertebrate in his neck leaving him in a neck brace for several months. He returned in 2005 but suffered a dislocated

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and a fractured

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. He was subsequently, much to his disappointment, released at the end of 2005 which triggered a retirement.

After retirement

Wilson now has a speedway engine building business and counts former world champion

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and David Howe amongst his past and present customers.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Wilson, Sean 1969 births Living people British speedway riders Sheffield Tigers riders Bradford Dukes riders Coventry Bees riders King's Lynn Stars riders