Glenn Cunningham (speedway rider)

Glenn Cunningham (born 10 June 1975 in Bristol)[1] is a former International speedway rider who rode for the various clubs in the British Premier League.[2]

Glenn Cunningham
Born10 June 1975 (1975-06-10) (age 46)
Bristol, England
NationalityBritish (English)
Career history
1991–1992, 1998Oxford Cheetahs
1993–1996, 1998–1999, 2004Swindon Robins
1997, 2006Reading Racers
1998, 2000Peterborough Panthers
2001Newport Wasps
2002–2006Somerset Rebels
2007Stoke Potters
Individual honours
1997Long Track World Championship bronze medal
1998, 1999, 2000, 2003British Championship finalist
1994World Under 21 finalist
1998Premier League Riders' champion

Speedway career

Glenn started his career with Oxford Cheetahs in 1991 and has since ridden for the Swindon Robins, Reading Racers, Peterborough Panthers, Newport Wasps, Belle Vue Aces, Eastbourne Eagles and Somerset Rebels.

In 1998 he reached the Overseas Final and finished on the podium in third place, as well as winning the Premier League Championship, the Premier League Riders Championship, the Premier League Fours and the Premier League Pairs with his club side, Peterborough Panthers. To cap his best ever season he was selected to ride for England against Australia at Eastbourne.[2][3]

Honours

World Longtrack Championship

Grand-Prix Years

  • 1997 - Five apps - 76pts (3rd)
  • 1988 - Four apps - 53pts (7th)
  • 1999 - Five apps - 47pts (10th)
  • 2000 - Five apps - 36pts (11th)
  • 2001 - Four apps - 29pts (13th)
  • 2002 - Three apps - 7pts (20th)

Best Individual G.P. Results

First

Third

References
  1. Oakes, P.(2004). British Speedway Who's Who. ISBN 0-948882-81-6
  2. "Speedway riders, history and results". wwosbackup. Retrieved 30 September 2021.
  3. "1998 speedway season". british Speedway. Retrieved 1 October 2021.


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