Bobby Beaton (speedway rider)
Bobby Beaton (born 14 May 1952) is a former international speedway rider from Scotland.[1][2]
| Born | 14 May 1952 (age 69) Blantyre, Scotland |
|---|---|
| Nationality | British (Scottish) |
| Career history | |
| 1968–1972, 1986–1988 | Glasgow Tigers |
| 1973 | Coatbridge Tigers |
| 1974-1981 | Hull Vikings |
| 1982–1984 | Newcastle Diamonds |
| 1982-1983 | Belle Vue Aces |
| 1984-1985 | Edinburgh Monarchs |
| Individual honours | |
| 1980 | British Championship finalist |
| Team honours | |
| 1979 | Inter-League Four Team Tournament |
| 1982 | National League Four Team Champion |
Speedway career
Beaton rode in the top tier of British Speedway from 1968 to 1985, riding for various clubs.[3] He reached the final of the British Speedway Championship in 1980.[1][4]
Family
His younger brother Jim Beaton was a speedway rider and his older brother George Beaton was a junior rider before he was killed in a car crash in 1972. His father Jimmy Beaton Sr. was a promoter at Glasgow Tigers.[2]
References
- "Speedway riders, history and results". wwosbackup. Retrieved 21 July 2021.
- "Beaton Brothers". Blantyre project. Retrieved 21 July 2021.
- "History Archive". British Speedway. Retrieved 21 July 2021.
- "HISTORY SPEEDWAY and LONGTRACK". Speedway.org. Retrieved 21 July 2021.
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