Wayne Brown (speedway rider)
New Zealand speedway rider
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Wayne Michael Brown (1959–1991) was a speedway rider from New Zealand.[1][2] He earned 3 caps for the New Zealand national speedway team.[3]
Born2 December 1959
Wellington, New Zealand
Wellington, New Zealand
Died29 January 1991 (aged 31)
NationalityNew Zealander
1976–1981Berwick Bandits
| Born | 2 December 1959 Wellington, New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Died | 29 January 1991 (aged 31) |
| Nationality | New Zealander |
| Career history | |
| 1976–1981 | Berwick Bandits |
| 1979–1980 | Wolverhampton Wolves |
| 1981–1982 | Sheffield Tigers |
| Individual honours | |
| 1980 | National League Riders' Champion |
| 1981 | Scottish Open Champion |
Speedway career
Brown rode in the top two tiers of British Speedway from 1976 to 1982, riding for various clubs.[4]
In 1980, he became the National League Riders' Champion, which was held at Wimbledon Stadium on 28 September 1980.[5][1][6]
on 29 January 1991, Brown died in an industrial accident in his native New Zealand.[7]
