Eric Broadbelt
Eric Melvyn Broadbelt (born 8 December 1947) is a former international speedway rider from England and Great Britain.[1][2][3]
| Born | 8 December 1947 (age 75) Blackpool, England |
|---|---|
| Nationality | British (English) |
| Career history | |
| 1967–1973 | Belle Vue Aces |
| 1968–1970 | Belle Vue Colts/Rochdale Hornets |
| 1974–1977 | Poole Pirates |
| 1978 | Halifax Dukes |
| 1979–1981 | Sheffield Tigers |
| 1982 | Swindon Robins |
| 1982, 1983 | Edinburgh Monarchs |
| 1983, 1986 | Long Eaton Invaders |
| 1983 | Boston Barracudas |
| Individual honours | |
| 1981 | British Championship finalist |
| Team honours | |
| 1971, 1972 | British League Champion |
| 1972, 1973 | British League KO Cup Winner |
| 1968, 1969 | British League Division Two Champion |
| 1969 | British League Division Two KO Cup Winner |
| 1979 | Northern Trophy |
Speedway career
Broadbelt reached the final of the British Speedway Championship in 1981.[1][4] He rode in the top tier of British Speedway from 1967–1986, riding for various clubs.[5] He was capped by England 17 times and Great Britain 14 times.[1]
References
- "Speedway riders, history and results". wwosbackup. Retrieved 22 July 2021.
- "Eric Broadbelt". Speedway Museum. Retrieved 22 July 2021.
- "ULTIMATE RIDER INDEX, 1929-2022" (PDF). British Speedway. Retrieved 11 August 2023.
- "HISTORY SPEEDWAY and LONGTRACK". Speedway.org. Retrieved 22 July 2021.
- "History Archive". British Speedway. Retrieved 22 July 2021.
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