Ron Johnston
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Born31 December 1930
Dunedin, New Zealand
Dunedin, New Zealand
Died29 July 2014 (aged 83)
1950Sheffield Tars
1950–1961Belle Vue Aces
| Born | 31 December 1930 Dunedin, New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Died | 29 July 2014 (aged 83) |
| Career history | |
| 1950 | Sheffield Tars |
| 1950–1961 | Belle Vue Aces |
| Individual honours | |
| 1959 | Johnnie Hoskins Trophy |
| 1952 | New Zealand champion |
| Team honours | |
| 1957, 1958, 1960 | Britannia Shield |
| 1958 | National Trophy |
Ronald Johnston (31 December 1930 – 29 July 2014) was a New Zealand motorcycle speedway rider, who rode for the Belle Vue Aces. He also rode in four World Finals (1955, 1957, 1958 and 1960) during his career finishing a best 5th in 1960.[1][2] He earned 16 caps for the New Zealand national speedway team.[3]
