Ray New
New Zealand speedway rider (1926–2001)
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Raymond Charles New (14 November 1926 – 27 May 2001) was a New Zealand motorcycle speedway rider and promoter. During his United Kingdom career he was known as Charlie New. He earned 2 caps for the New Zealand national speedway team.[1][2]
Born14 November 1926
Auckland, New Zealand
Auckland, New Zealand
Died27 May 2001 (aged 74)
NationalityNew Zealander
1950Sheffield Tars
| Born | 14 November 1926 Auckland, New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Died | 27 May 2001 (aged 74) |
| Nationality | New Zealander |
| Career history | |
| Great Britain | |
| 1950 | Sheffield Tars |
| 1951–1957 | Coventry Bees |
| 1958 | Oxford Cheetahs |
| Individual honours | |
| 1960, 1961 | New Zealand champion |
| Team honours | |
| 1953 | National League Div 2 Champion |
| 1952 | Midland Cup |
| 1954 | Northern Shield |
Career
New started racing in the British leagues during the 1950 Speedway National League Division Two season, when riding for the Sheffield Tars.[3] He joined Coventry Bees in 1951[4] and stayed with them for seven years.[1][5]
In 1960 and 1961, New became two times champion of New Zealand after winning the New Zealand Solo Championship.[6]
