Ben Whalley
New Zealand speedway rider
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Ben Whalley (born 27 January 2003) is a New Zealand speedway rider.[1]
Christchurch, New Zealand
| Born | 27 January 2003 Christchurch, New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Career history | |
| 2026 | Edinburgh Monarchs Academy |
| 2026 | Plymouth Gladiators |
| Individual honours | |
| 2021, 2025 | New Zealand champion |
| 2023 | New Zealand under-21 champion |
Career
Whalley started riding junior speedway at the Moore Park track in Christchurch in 2013. He progressed to riding a 500cc bike in December 2017. He won the 2020-21 New Zealand Solo Championship at the age of 18 and became the youngest rider ever to win the title.[2] The following season, he won the New Zealand Under 21 championship. In 2024, he moved to Australia to race there.[3] He returned briefly to Christchurch for the 2024-25 New Zealand Solo Championship which he won.[4]
Whalley began his British league career, signing for Edinburgh Monarchs Academy in the 2026 National Development League speedway season,[5] In June, he joined the Plymouth Gladiators in the 2026 SGB Championship.[6]
