Roger Abel (speedway rider)
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Born | Christchurch, New Zealand | 8 April 1954
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Career history | |
1976-1979 | Eastbourne Eagles |
1977 | Poole Pirates |
1977 | White City Rebels |
1978 | Reading Racers |
1979 | Canterbury Crusaders |
Team honours | |
1979 | Speedway World Team Cup gold medal |
1977 | National League Champion |
1977, 1978 | National League KO Cup Winner |
Roger Abel (born 8 April 1954) is a former international speedway rider from New Zealand.[1]
Speedway career
Abel won a gold medal at the Speedway World Team Cup in the 1979 Speedway World Team Cup. He was the reserve for the New Zealand team, and although unused he received the medal as one of the five named riders and was at the event ready to ride as a replacement in any heat called upon[2][3] He rode in the top tier of British Speedway from 1976 to 1979, riding for various clubs.[4][1]
World final appearances
World Team Cup
- 1979 -
London, White City Stadium (with Ivan Mauger / Larry Ross / Mitch Shirra / Bruce Cribb) - Winner - 35pts
References
- ^ a b "Speedway riders, history and results". wwosbackup. Retrieved 15 July 2021.
- ^ "1979 WORLD TEAM CUP". International Speedway. Retrieved 15 July 2021.
- ^ "World Team Cup 1960-1990". Edinburgh Speedway. Retrieved 15 July 2021.
- ^ "History Archive". British Speedway. Retrieved 15 July 2021.
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