Dave Trownson
British motorcycle speedway rider
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Dave Trownson (born 28 February 1954) is a former motorcycle speedway rider from England.[1][2]
Urmston, Greater Manchester
| Born | 28 February 1954 Urmston, Greater Manchester |
|---|---|
| Nationality | British (English) |
| Career history | |
| 1973–1974 | Boston Barracudas |
| 1974–1975 | Berwick Bandits |
| 1975–1980, 1984–1985 | Wolverhampton Wolves |
| 1976 | Stoke Potters |
| 1977–1987 | Edinburgh Monarchs |
| 1980, 1982–1983 | Reading Racers |
| 1981 | Halifax Dukes |
| 1988 | Exeter Falcons |
| Team honours | |
| 1981 | National League Knockout Cup Winner |
| 1981 | National League Fours Champion |
Biography
Trownson, born in Urmston, Greater Manchester, began his British leagues career riding a couple of times for Boston Barracudas during the 1973 British League Division Two season[3] after being signed from Belle Vue Aces.[4]
The following season he started riding for Boston reserves before securing a season-long loan deal with Berwick Bandits. He enjoyed his time at Berwick and did not want to return to Boston.[5] After riding for Berwick in 1975 and making a few appearances for his new parent club Wolverhampton Wolves, he suffered a miserable 1976 season, struggling to gain selection and then breaking his arm.[6]
Trownson began the 1977 National League season with Wolves[7] but soon found a home at Edinburgh Monarchs, who had returned to speedway after a seven-year break.[8]
Trownson not only became a regular with Edinburgh but soon emerged as fan's favourite, improving his season average for six consecutive years from 6.15 in 1977 to 9.21 in 1982.[9] He was also part of the team that won the 1981 Knockout Cup and Fours championship final, held at the East of England Arena on 26 July 1981.[10][11]
Trownson became the club's number 1 rider and would spend eleven years in total in Scotland until the end of the 1987 season.[12]