Geoff Mudge
Former Australian motorcycle speedway rider
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Geoffrey Allen Mudge (born 30 September 1935) is a former international motorcycle speedway rider from Australia.[1] He earned 10 international caps for the Australia national speedway team and one cap for the Great Britain national speedway team.[2]
| Born | 30 September 1935 Adelaide, Australia |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Australian |
| Career history | |
| 1960 | Southampton Saints |
| 1960–1970 | Poole Pirates |
| 1971–1972 | Reading Racers |
| 1973–1974 | Newport Wasps |
| 1975–1976 | Exeter Falcons |
| Team honours | |
| 1968 | World Pairs silver medal |
| 1969 | British League Champion |
| 1961, 1962 | Provincial League Champion |
| 1962, 1963, 1964 | Provincial Southern League Champion |
| 1972, 1974 | Spring Gold Cup Winner |
Speedway career
Mudge won a silver medal during the Speedway World Pairs Championship in the 1968 Speedway World Pairs Championship. The medal was won under a Great Britain vest when Oceania riders were allowed to represent Britain.[3]
Mudge first rode in the British leagues for Poole Pirates in 1960.[4] he demanded a transfer away from Poole in 1970.[5]
He rode in the top tier of British Speedway from 1960 to 1976, riding for various clubs.[6][7]
When he finished racing for Reading Racers after the 1972 season he announced his retirement but would later return.[8]
World Final appearances
World Pairs Championship
- 1968 -
Illerstadion, Kempten (with Ray Wilson) - 2nd - 21pts
