Ian Turner (speedway rider)
Ian Douglas Turner (born 10 October 1949) is a former motorcycle speedway rider from England.[1][2]
 Speedway rider | |
| Born | 10 February 1949 (age 74) Isleham, Cambridgeshire, England |
|---|---|
| Nationality | British (English) |
| Career history | |
| 1970–1980 | King's Lynn Stars |
| 1980 | Boston Barracudas |
| Individual honours | |
| 1979 | British Championship finalist |
| 1971 | British Junior Champion |
| Team honours | |
| 1977 | British League KO Cup winner |
| 1973 | Spring Gold Cup Winner |
| 1978 | Inter League Knockout Cup Winner |
Speedway career
Turner reached the final of the British Speedway Championship in 1979.[1][3] He rode in the top tier of British Speedway from 1969 to 1980, riding primarily for King's Lynn Stars.[4][5] He was also the British Junior Champion in 1971.[1] He retired in 1980 but was tempted back to ride a few matches for Boston Barracudas by promoter, Cyril Crane. Ian appeared in about 12 meetings, with a final appearance against Mildenhall Fen Tigers when he scored maximum points from five rides.
Retirement
Post speedway, Ian drove lorries for a living and rode a Harley for a hobby. He has lived in Spalding since 1971.
References
- "Speedway riders, history and results". wwosbackup. Retrieved 22 July 2021.
- "'Part of a big family' - King's Lynn Stars legends return to track". Lynn News. Retrieved 22 July 2021.
- "HISTORY SPEEDWAY and LONGTRACK". Speedway.org. Retrieved 22 July 2021.
- "ULTIMATE RIDER INDEX, 1929-2022" (PDF). British Speedway. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
- "History Archive". British Speedway. Retrieved 22 July 2021.
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