| Dave Trownson | |
| Nationality: | British (English) |
| Birth Date: | 28 February 1954 |
| Birth Place: | Urmston, Greater Manchester |
| Career1: | Boston Barracudas |
| Years1: | 1973–1974 |
| Career2: | Berwick Bandits |
| Years2: | 1974–1975 |
| Career3: | Wolverhampton Wolves |
| Years3: | 1975–1980, 1984–1985 |
| Career4: | Edinburgh Monarchs |
| Years4: | 1977–1987 |
| Career5: | Reading Racers |
| Years5: | 1980, 1982–1983 |
| Career6: | Halifax Dukes |
| Years6: | 1981 |
| Career7: | Exeter Falcons |
| Years7: | 1988 |
| Teamyear1: | 1981 |
| Teamhonour1: | Knockout Cup |
| Teamyear2: | 1981 |
Dave Trownson (born 28 February 1954) is a former motorcycle speedway rider from England.[1] [2]
Trownson, born in Urmston, Greater Manchester, began his British leagues career riding a couple of times for Boston Barracudas during the 1973 British League Division Two season[3] after being signed from Belle Vue Aces.[4]
The following season he started riding for Boston reserves before securing a season-long loan deal with Berwick Bandits. He enjoyed his time at Berwick and did not want to return to Boston.[5] After riding for Berwick in 1975 and making a few appearances for his new parent club Wolverhampton Wolves, he suffered a miserable 1976 season, struggling to gain selection and then breaking his arm.[6]
Trownson began the 1977 National League season with Wolves[7] but soon found a home at Edinburgh Monarchs, who had returned to speedway after a seven-year break.[8]
Trownson not only became a regular with Edinburgh but soon emerged as fan's favourite, improving his season average for six consecutive years from 6.15 in 1977 to 9.21 in 1982.[9] He was also part of the team that won the 1981 Knockout Cup and Fours championship final, held at the East of England Arena on 26 July 1981.[10] [11]
Trownson became the club's number 1 rider and would spend eleven years in total in Scotland until the end of the 1987 season.[12]