Richard Green (speedway rider)

Green, born in Wreningham, Norfolk, began his British leagues career riding for Mildenhall Fen Tigers during the 1984 National League season.^[3] He had originally signed up for the King's Lynn Stars junior team.^[4]

He remained with Mildenhall from 1984 to 1987, reached the Knockout Cup final in 1987. and improved his average from 3.92 to 5.91.^[5]

It was not until he joined Exeter Falcons that his reputation began to grow.^[6] Starting in the 1988 season, when he had his best year to date averaging 6.46. After six years with the Devon club he hit a high of 8.80 in 1992. He was the club's leading rider for two seasons, topping the team's averages for both 1992 and 1993.^[7] Also in 1992, he finished third in the British League Division Two Riders Championship.^[8]

After suffering a serious neck injury, he made a brief return for Swindon Robins in 1995 but only raced a couple of times and later received a benefit meeting on 24 March 1997.