James Pearson (speedway rider) explained

James Pearson
Nationality:	Australian
Birth Place:	Blacktown, Sydney, Australia
Career1:	Great Britain
Years2:	2022-2023
Years3:	2024
Career3:	Glasgow
Career8:	Poland
Career9:	Leszno
Years9:	2022–2023
Teamyear1:	2024
Teamhonour1:	U21 team world bronze

James Pearson (born 21 May 2005) is an Australian speedway rider.^{[1] [2] [3]}

Speedway career

Pearson raced in Poland for Unia Leszno and Denmark for Region Varde Elitesport before riding in Britain and competed in the FIM World Under 16 Speedway Solo Title, finishing sixth. His mentor is Leigh Adams.^[4]

Pearson began his British speedway career riding for the Birmingham Brummies during the SGB Championship 2022.^[5] Pearson signed for Belle Vue Aces and is therefore an asset of the club despite spending the 2022 season on loan to Birmingham.^{[4] [6]}

In 2023, he re-signed for Birmingham for the SGB Championship 2023^[7] and the following season he signed for Glasgow Tigers for the 2024 season.^[8] Also in 2024, he helped Australia win the bronze medal at the Under-21 Team World Championship in Manchester.^[9]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Pearson, James . British Speedway . 1 October 2022.
2. Web site: Speedway riders, history and results . wwosbackup. 1 October 2022.
3. Web site: Countdown to motorbike world titles for Maurice Brown and James Pearson . Cowra Guardian . 25 July 2024.
4. Web site: PEARSON PLEDGES FUTURE TO BELLE VUE . Belle Vue Speedway . 1 October 2022.
5. Web site: Speedway - Birmingham Brummies swoop for highly rated teenage prospect Pearson ahead of next week's Press and Practice Day . Solihull Observer . 25 July 2024.
6. Web site: Brummies swoop for teenage star . Birmingham Speedway . 1 October 2022.
7. Web site: Pearson back for Brummies . British Speedway . 25 November 2022.
8. Web site: Tigers complete for 24 . British Speedway . 16 December 2023.
9. Web site: Poland secures sensational 17th under-21 world team title in Manchester . FIM Speedway . 14 July 2024.