Merv Janke
Australian speedway rider
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Mervyn John Janke (born 7 November 1956) is an Australian former motorcycle speedway ride.[1][2][3][4]
Born7 November 1956 (age 69)
Mount Morgan, Queensland, Australia
Mount Morgan, Queensland, Australia
NationalityAustralian
1977–1979Glasgow Tigers
1979–1980, 1982Halifax Dukes
| Born | 7 November 1956 (age 69) Mount Morgan, Queensland, Australia |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Australian |
| Career history | |
| 1977–1979 | Glasgow Tigers |
| 1979–1980, 1982 | Halifax Dukes |
| Team honours | |
| 1980 | Northern Trophy winner |
Career
Janke started racing in the British leagues during the 1977 National League season, when riding for the Coatbridge/Glasgow Tigers.[5] He improved significantly over the following seasons, topping the club's season averages in 1979, when recording 9.06.[1]
In 1980, he joined Halifax Dukes in the top tier British League for the 1980 British League season, where he would stay until the end of the 1982 season.[1]
He represented the Australia national speedway team on several occasions.[6]
