John Jackson (speedway rider)
John Jackson (born 26 June 1952) is a former speedway rider from England.[1][2]
| Born | 26 June 1952 (age 69) Chester, Cheshire, England |
|---|---|
| Nationality | British (English) |
| Career history | |
| 1970–1974 | Crewe Kings |
| 1971 | Oxford Cheetahs |
| 1973–1975 | Halifax Dukes |
| 1975–1982 | Ellesmere Port Gunners |
| 1976 | Wolverhampton Wolves |
| 1983 | Stoke Potters |
| Individual honours | |
| 1976, 1978 | National League Riders' runner-up |
| 1976, 1978 | Pairs champion |
| Team honours | |
| 1972 | BL (div 2) champions |
Speedway career
Jackson rode in the top two tiers of British Speedway from 1970 to 1983, riding for various clubs.[3] He was instrumental in helping the Crewe Kings to win the league title during the 1972 British League Division Two season. He consistently appeared in the leading averages throughout the 1970s.[1][4]
References
- "Speedway riders, history and results". wwosbackup. Retrieved 21 September 2021.
- "Ellesmere Port Speedway". Defunct Speedway. Retrieved 21 September 2021.
- "History Archive". British Speedway. Retrieved 21 September 2021.
- "Year by Year". Speedway Researcher. Retrieved 21 September 2021.
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