Charles Ermolenko Explained

Charles Ermolenko
Birth Place:Artesia, California, United States
Career1:Wolverhampton Wolves
Years1:1991–1994, 1997
Career2:Glasgow Tigers
Years2:1995
Career3:Long Eaton Invaders
Years3:1996
Career4:King's Lynn Stars
Years4:1997
Teamyear1:1991
Teamhonour1:British league winners

Charles Anthony Ermolenko (born 9 November 1968) is an American former international speedway rider.[1] [2] He earned 9 caps for the United States national speedway team.[3]

Speedway career

Ermolenko rode in the top tier of British Speedway from 1991 to 1997, first riding for Wolverhampton Wolves in 1991.[4] That season he was an integral part of the Wolves team that won the league during the 1991 British League season.[1] [5]

Hw would later ride for Glasgow Tigers,[6] Long Eaton Invaders[7] and King's Lynn Stars.

Family

His older brother Sam Ermolenko is a former speedway world champion.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Speedway riders, history and results. wwosbackup. 31 July 2021.
  2. Web site: Charles Ermolenko. Speedway Bikes. 31 July 2021.
  3. Web site: Ultimate rider index, 1929-2022 . British Speedway . 1 September 2024.
  4. News: Charles gears up to emulate brother . Sandwell Evening Mail . 12 January 1991 . British Newspaper Archive . subscription . 1 September 2024.
  5. Web site: History Archive. British Speedway. 31 July 2021.
  6. News: Charles breaks form big brother . Coventry Evening Telegraph . 18 March 1995 . British Newspaper Archive . subscription . 1 September 2024.
  7. News: American signs . Nottingham Evening Post . 30 January 1996 . British Newspaper Archive . subscription . 1 September 2024.