Bob Roger
British motorcycle speedway rider
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Robert William Roger (14 June 1928 – 17 December 2002) was an English international motorcycle speedway rider.[1][2]
Born14 June 1928
Ashford, Kent, England
Ashford, Kent, England
Died17 December 2002 (aged 74)
1951Exeter Falcons
1952–1953New Cross Rangers
| Born | 14 June 1928 Ashford, Kent, England |
|---|---|
| Died | 17 December 2002 (aged 74) |
| Career history | |
| 1951 | Exeter Falcons |
| 1952–1953 | New Cross Rangers |
| 1953 | Birmingham Brummies |
| 1954–1958, 1961 | Swindon Robins |
| Individual honours | |
| 1957 | Speedway World Championship finalist |
| Team honours | |
| 1957 | National League Champion |
| 1956 | National League Div 2 Champion |
| 1951 | National Trophy (Div 3) Winner |
| 1953 | Midland Cup |
Speedway career
Roger reached the final of the Speedway World Championship in the 1957 Individual Speedway World Championship.[3]
He rode in the top tier of British Speedway from 1951-1962, riding primarily for Swindon Robins.[4][5]
In 1951, the Exeter Falcons signed Roger, on loan from New Cross Rangers[6] and with both Don Hardy and Goog Hoskin riding well, the team secured runner-up spot in the league and won the third tier National Trophy.[7]
Individual World Championship
- 1957 -
London, Wembley Stadium - 8th - 8pts
Family
His brothers Cyril Roger and Bert Roger were both speedway riders,[5] and all three rode at the same time for New Cross.[8]
