Troy Butler
Australian speedway rider
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Troy Steve Butler (born 22 September 1967) is a former speedway rider from Australia.[1][2]
Born22 September 1967
Melbourne, Australia
Melbourne, Australia
NationalityAustralian
1985, 1987, 1989–1990, 1992Oxford Cheetahs
1987–1988, 1991Milton Keynes Knights
| Born | 22 September 1967 Melbourne, Australia |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Australian |
| Career history | |
| 1985, 1987, 1989–1990, 1992 | Oxford Cheetahs |
| 1987–1988, 1991 | Milton Keynes Knights |
| 1988 | Swindon Robins |
| 1988 | Ipswich Witches |
| Individual honours | |
| 1986 | Australian Champion |
| 1988 | British League Division Two Riders Champion |
| Team honours | |
| 1985 | British League Champion |
| 1985 | British League KO Cup winner |
| 1985 | Midland Cup |
Speedway career
Butler was champion of Australia when he won the 1986 Australian Championship.[3][4]
He rode in the top tier of British Speedway riding for the Oxford Cheetahs from 1985 until 1992.[5] He was signed by Oxford Cheetahs before the 1985 season after being seen in action by Hans Neilsen and Simon Wigg who were touring Australia at the time.[6]
In 1988, he became the British League Division Two Riders Champion riding for Milton Keynes Knights. The final was held on 10 September 1988 at Brandon Stadium.[7][8]
