Keith Millard (speedway rider)
English speedway rider (born 1964)
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Keith John Millard (born 18 November 1964) is a former motorcycle speedway rider from England.[1][2][3][4]
Newent, Gloucestershire, England
| Born | 18 November 1964 (age 61) Newent, Gloucestershire, England |
|---|---|
| Nationality | British (English) |
| Career history | |
| Great Britain | |
| 1981–1984 | Exeter Falcons |
| 1982 | Swindon Robins |
| 1983 | Poole Pirates |
| 1984 | Peterborough Panthers |
| 1985 | Rye House Rockets |
| Individual honours | |
| 1983 | British Under 21 champion |
| Team honours | |
| 1983 | National League KO Cup Winner |
Career
Millard made his British leagues debut during the 1981 National League season aged just 17 years of age, when he rode for Exeter Falcons.[5][6][7]
The following season in 1982, Millard improved his average significantly and also made a couple of appearances for Swindon Robins.[6] In 1983, he won the gold medal at the British Speedway Under 21 Championship and was the leading rider at Exeter.[8] He helped Exeter win the 1983 Knockout Cup.[9]
During two seasons with Peterborough Panthers and Rye House Rockets respectively, Millard's form dipped and he did not ride in 1986. His final season was in 1987.[6]
