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Paul Woods (speedway rider)
Paul Woods (born 17 January 1959) is a former speedway rider from England.[1][2][3]
| Born | 17 January 1959 (age 64) Canterbury, England |
|---|---|
| Nationality | British (English) |
| Career history | |
| 1976–1984, 1990, 1992 | Eastbourne Eagles |
| 1979–1980 | Crayford Kestrels |
| 1985 | King's Lynn Stars |
| 1986–1989 | Rye House Rockets |
| 1986 | Ipswich Witches |
| 1991 | Milton Keynes Knights |
| Individual honours | |
| 1982, 1983 | British Championship finalist |
| Team honours | |
| 1977 | National League Champion |
| 1977, 1978 | National League KO Cup Winner |
| 1980 | National League Fours Champion |
Speedway career edit
Woods rode in the top tier of British Speedway from 1976–1992, riding for various clubs.[4]
In 1980, he helped the Crayford Kestrels win the Fours Championship during the 1980 National League season.[5]
He reached the final of the British Speedway Championship on two occasions in 1982 and 1983.[1][6] In 1983, he topped the Eastbourne team averages and represented them in the British League Riders' Championship, held at Hyde Road on 15 October 1983.[7]
References edit
- ^ a b "Speedway riders, history and results". wwosbackup. Retrieved 22 July 2021.
- ^ "CRAYFORD PRESS & PRACTISE DAY". Crayford Kestrels. Retrieved 22 July 2021.
- ^ "ULTIMATE RIDER INDEX, 1929-2022" (PDF). British Speedway. Retrieved 21 June 2023.
- ^ "History Archive". British Speedway. Retrieved 22 July 2021.
- ^ "Speedway". Daily Mirror. 28 July 1980. Retrieved 10 May 2023 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "HISTORY SPEEDWAY and LONGTRACK". Speedway.org. Retrieved 22 July 2021.
- ^ "Dane wins". Sunday Mirror. 16 October 1983. Retrieved 4 June 2023 – via British Newspaper Archive.