Kevin Smith (speedway rider) explained

Kevin Smith
Nationality:British (English)
Birth Place:Canterbury, England
Career1:Weymouth Wildcats
Years1:1978
Career2:Rye House Rockets
Years2:1978–1980
Career3:Hackney Hawks
Years3:1979–1980
Career4:Poole Pirates
Years4:1981–1987
Career5:Swindon Robins
Years5:1984, 1986
Career6:Cradley Heathens
Years6:1985
Indivyear1:1981
Indivhonour1:British Championship finalist
Teamyear1:1980
Teamhonour1:National League Champion
Teamyear2:1979
Teamhonour2:National League KO Cup Winner

Kevin James Smith (born 29 July 1961) is a former motorcycle speedway rider from England.[1] [2] He earned three international caps for the England national speedway team.[3]

Speedway career

Smith reached the final of the British Speedway Championship in 1981.[1] [4] He rode in the top tier of British Speedway from 1978–1987, riding for various clubs.[5]

Arguably his best season was helping Rye House Rockets win the 1980 league title, when he also averaged 8.43 for the season.[6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Speedway riders, history and results. wwosbackup. 22 July 2021.
  2. Web site: Kevin Smith Poole Pirate 1981-1987. Poole Speedway. 22 July 2021.
  3. Web site: ULTIMATE RIDER INDEX, 1929-2022 . British Speedway . 30 December 2023.
  4. Web site: HISTORY SPEEDWAY and LONGTRACK. Speedway.org. 22 July 2021.
  5. Web site: History Archive. British Speedway. 22 July 2021.
  6. Web site: Rider averages 1929 to 2009 . Speedway Researcher . 30 December 2023.