Mick Powell
Australian speedway rider
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Michael George Powell (born 24 September 1969) is an Australian former motorcycle speedway rider.[1][2][3]
Brisbane, Australia
| Born | 24 September 1969 (age 56) Brisbane, Australia |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Australian |
| Career history | |
| 1989–1990, 1996 | Edinburgh Monarchs |
| 1991–1995, 1997–1999, 2002 | Glasgow Tigers |
| 1999 | Berwick Bandits |
| 2000–2001 | Workington Comets |
| 2003 | Newcastle Diamonds |
| Team honours | |
| 1993, 1994 | British League Division Two winner |
| 1993, 1994 | Knockout Cup winner |
| 2000 | Premier League Pairs winner |
Career
Powell started his British leagues career during the 1989 National League season, where he rode for Edinburgh Monarchs.[3][4] He spent two seasons with Edinburgh and struggled to find consistent form, before moving to Scottish rivals Glasgow Tigers in 1991.[3]
He spent five years with Glasgow from 1991 to 1995, slowly improving his average and recorded a 7.43 average in 1993. He was part of the team that won the 'double double' (the 1993 and 1994 league and cup doubles).[5]
In 1996, Glasgow failed to field a team so Powell appeared for the controversial Scottish Monarchs (Edinburgh racing at Glasgow) during the 1996 Premier League speedway season before returning to Glasgow in 1997.[3] It was during 1997 that Powell established himself as one of Glasgow's leading riders and the following season in 1998 averaged an impressive 9.32.[3]
In 2000, he moved from Glasgow to join Workington Comets and gained success by partnering Carl Stonehewer to the Premier League Pairs Championship title, held at Derwent Park.[6] After two years with Workington he returned to Glasgow for a third time in 2002 and had one last season with Newcastle Diamonds in 2003.[3]
