Ian Turner (speedway rider)
English speedway rider
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Ian Douglas Turner (born 10 October 1949) is a former motorcycle speedway rider[1] from England.[2][3]
Isleham, Cambridgeshire, England
Speedway rider | |
| Born | 10 February 1949 (age 77) Isleham, Cambridgeshire, England |
|---|---|
| Nationality | British (English) |
| Career history | |
| 1969–1970 | King's Lynn Starlets |
| 1970, 1980 | Boston Barracudas |
| 1970–1980 | King's Lynn Stars |
| Individual honours | |
| 1979 | British Championship finalist |
| 1971 | British Junior Champion |
| Team honours | |
| 1977 | British League KO Cup winner |
| 1973 | Spring Gold Cup Winner |
| 1978 | Inter League Knockout Cup Winner |
Speedway career
On 14 July 1971, Turner won the British Speedway Under 21 Championship, held at the Abbey Stadium in Swindon.[4][5] While riding for King's Lynn in 1973 he broke his arm in a crash.[6]
Turner reached the final of the British Speedway Championship in 1979.[2][7] He rode in the top tier of British Speedway from 1969 to 1980, riding primarily for King's Lynn Stars.[8][9]
He retired in 1980 but was tempted back to ride a few matches for Boston Barracudas by promoter, Cyril Crane. Ian appeared in about 12 meetings, with a final appearance against Mildenhall Fen Tigers when he scored maximum points from five rides.
Retirement
Post speedway, Ian drove lorries for a living and rode a Harley for a hobby. He has lived in Spalding since 1971.[citation needed]
