Bob Valentine (speedway rider)
Australian speedway rider (1940–2026)
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Robert John Valentine (19 April 1940 – 20 January 2026) was an Australian international motorcycle speedway rider.[1][2]
Born19 April 1940
Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
Died20 January 2026 (aged 85)
Australia
Australia
NationalityAustralian
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| Born | 19 April 1940 Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia |
|---|---|
| Died | 20 January 2026 (aged 85) Australia |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Career history | |
| 1970 | Workington Comets |
| 1970–1974 | Sheffield Tigers |
| 1975 | Coventry Bees |
| 1976 | Birmingham Brummies |
| 1977 | Cradley Heathens |
| Individual honours | |
| 1973, 1974 | British Speedway Championship finalist |
| Team honours | |
| 1974 | British League KO Cup winner |
| 1973, 1974 | Northern Trophy |
Speedway career
Valentine joined Workington Comets in 1970[3] and rode in the top two tiers of British Speedway from 1970 to 1977, riding for various clubs.[4] He was a finalist at the British Speedway Championship in 1973 and 1974.[1]
He earned 24 caps for the Australia national speedway team.[5]
Death
Valentine died in Australia on 20 January 2026, at the age of 85.[6]
