Steve Weatherley
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Stephen John Weatherley (born 26 November 1957 in Dartford)[1] is a former motorcycle speedway rider from England,[2] who was twice runner-up in the British Speedway Under 21 Championship.[3]
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| Born | 26 November 1957 Dartford, England |
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| Nationality | British (English) |
| Career history | |
| 1974-1976, 1979 | Eastbourne Eagles |
| 1974 | Wolverhampton Wolves |
| 1975 | Poole Pirates |
| 1975 | Cradley United |
| 1975 | Oxford Rebels |
| 1975 | Hull Vikings |
| 1976-1978 | White City Rebels |
| Team honours | |
| 1975 | New National League KO Cup Winner |
| 1977 | British League Champion |
Career
He rode primarily for the Eastbourne Eagles[4] and the White City Rebels, who won the British League in 1977.[5]
On 8 June 1979 he was paralysed whilst riding for Eastbourne at Hackney Wick Stadium, Waterden Road. He was involved in a terrible crash with Vic Harding. Harding was killed and Weatherley was left with a broken back. He has used a wheelchair since the crash.[6]
Family
His nephew, Lee Richardson (1979-2012) was an international speedway rider.[5]
