Mike Faria
American speedway rider
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Mike Faria (born 4 March 1957) is an American former speedway rider.[1] He earned 7 caps for the United States national speedway team.[2]
| Born | 4 March 1957 Reno, Nevada, U.S. |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Career history | |
| 1988 | Belle Vue Aces |
| 1995 | Edinburgh Monarchs |
| 1996 | Scottish Monarchs |
| Individual honours | |
| 1990, 1991, 1997 | North American Champion |
Speedway career
Faria is a three times North American champion, winning the AMA National Speedway Championship in 1990, 1991 and 1997.[3][4]
He rode in the top tier of British Speedway from 1988 until 1996, riding for various clubs,[5] the first of which was Belle Vue Aces in 1988.[6] Faria remained a Belle Vue asset but signed for Edinburgh Monarchs in 1995.[7]
