Reg Trott

Trott, born in Mitcham, began his British leagues career riding for Wimbledon Dons during the 1949 Speedway National League.^[2] Although in his novice season, he rode some significant meetings recording a 2.87 average.^[3] He went on to ride for seven seasons at Wimbledon, in which time he won three National Trophies (1950, 1951 and 1953) and two league titles (1954 and 1955).^[4]

In 1956, he signed for Norwich Stars^[5] and would stay with the club for nine years until the end of the 1964 season.^[6] During his time at Norwich he won another National Trophy in 1963.^[7]

When the British League was inaugurated in 1965, Trott joined West Ham^[8] and contributed to a league, Knockout Cup and London Cup treble winning season.^[9]

After missing the 1967 and 1968 seasons, he returned to speedway riding for Eastbourne Eagles for the 1969 British League Division Two season and averaged a solid 8.73.^[10] He remained at Eastbourne for four years and won the league title with them in 1971. He retired after the 1972 season and later became a speedway referee.