Martin Yeates
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Martin Yeates (born 24 November 1953 in Salisbury, England) is a former motorcycle speedway rider from England.[1][2]
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| Born | 24 November 1953 Salisbury, England |
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| Nationality | British (English) |
| Career history | |
| 1972-1980 | Poole Pirates |
| 1973 | Chesterton Potters |
| 1973-1974 | Eastbourne Eagles |
| 1974 | Oxford Rebels |
| 1975-1976 | Weymouth Wizards |
| 1977, 1984 | Oxford Cheetahs |
| 1980-1984 | Weymouth Wildcats |
| 1980-1985 | Swindon Robins |
| 1985-1986 | Poole Wildcats |
| Individual honours | |
| 1977, 1980 | National League Riders' runner-up |
| Team honours | |
| 1982, 1983 | National League Pairs Champion |
Career
Yeates prominently rode for the Poole Pirates, Weymouth Wildcats and Oxford Cheetahs.[3]
In 1980 he signed for Weymouth from Poole for a National League record at the time of £7,000.[4]
In 1982, he won the National League Pairs, partnering Simon Wigg for Weymouth, during the 1982 National League season.[5] The following season he helped Weymouth retain the pairs title, but this time rode with Simon Cross.[6]
In 1984, he reached the 1984 Overseas final round of the Speedway World Championship,[7] becoming the first National League rider to reach that stage.[citation needed]
His involvement with Speedway continued with association with Swindon Robins as Team Manager and Co-Promoter.
Personal life
Retiring at the end of the 1987 season, he set up his own business - Martin Yeates Caravans - just outside Salisbury, later renamed as Salisbury Caravan Centre.[citation needed]