Bryan Elliott
English speedway rider (1930-2015)
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Bryan Elliott (12 April 1930 – 27 November 2015) was a motorcycle speedway rider from England.[1] He earned 6 international caps for the England national speedway team.[2]
Born12 April 1930
Halifax, West Yorkshire, England
Halifax, West Yorkshire, England
Died27 November 2015 (aged 85)
Adelaide, Australia
Adelaide, Australia
NationalityBritish (English)
1954–1962Leicester Hunters
| Born | 12 April 1930 Halifax, West Yorkshire, England |
|---|---|
| Died | 27 November 2015 (aged 85) Adelaide, Australia |
| Nationality | British (English) |
| Career history | |
| 1954–1962 | Leicester Hunters |
| 1955 | Ringwood Turfs |
| 1957 | Southern Rovers |
| 1962–1964 | Coventry Bees |
| 1965 | Halifax Dukes |
| Individual honours | |
| 1960 | Speedway World Championship finalist |
Speedway career
Bryan Elliott reached the final of the Speedway World Championship in the 1960 Individual Speedway World Championship.[3]
He rode in the top tier of British Speedway from 1954 to 1965, riding for various clubs; between June 1957 and September 1961 he rode in 148 consecutive matches.[4][5][6]
After riding for Coventry Bees for three seasons from 1962 to 1964,[7] he joined Halifax Dukes for the 1965 season.[8]
He later emigrated to Australia, where he died on 27 November 2015.
World final appearances
Individual World Championship
- 1960 -
London, Wembley Stadium - 16th - 0pts
