Ian Gledhill
British speedway rider
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Ian Gledhill (1958–2015) was a speedway rider from England.[1][2]
Born12 August 1958
Diggle, Greater Manchester, England
Diggle, Greater Manchester, England
Died10 October 2015 (aged 57)
NationalityBritish (English)
1976–1978, 1981Reading Racers
| Born | 12 August 1958 Diggle, Greater Manchester, England |
|---|---|
| Died | 10 October 2015 (aged 57) |
| Nationality | British (English) |
| Career history | |
| 1976–1978, 1981 | Reading Racers |
| 1976 | Eastbourne Eagles |
| 1977–1979 | Stoke Potters |
| 1979 | Birmingham Brummies |
| 1979, 1982 | Cradley Heathens |
| 1979 | Wolverhampton Wolves |
| 1979 | Wimbledon Dons |
| 1979 | Hackney Hawks |
| 1980–1981 | Mildenhall Fen Tigers |
| 1982 | Oxford Cheetahs |
| Individual honours | |
| 1979 | National League Riders' Champion |
| Team honours | |
| 1977 | Spring Gold Cup Winner |
Speedway career
Gledhill rode in the top two tiers of British Speedway from 1976 to 1982, riding for various clubs.[3] He began his career with Reading Racers[4] from 1976 to 1978.
In 1979, he won the National League Riders' Champion, held at Wimbledon Stadium on 29 September.[5][1][6]
