Paul Gachet (speedway rider) explained

Paul Gachet
Nationality:British
Birth Date:23 April 1955
Birth Place:London
Years1:1972-1975
Years2:1972-1975
Career2:Oxford Rebels
Years3:1973
Career3:Newport
Years4:1973
Career4:Swindon Robins
Years5:1973
Career5:Halifax Dukes
Years6:1973
Career6:Coatbridge Tigers
Years7:1974
Career7:Hull Vikings
Years8:1974
Career8:Wolverhampton Wolves
Years9:1976-1978
Career9:White City Rebels
Years10:1978
Career10:Mildenhall Fen Tigers
Teamyear1:1975
Teamhonour1:New National League KO Cup Winner
Teamyear2:1975
Teamhonour2:Midland Cup Winner

Victor Paul Gachet (born 23 April 1955 in London) is a former motorcycle speedway rider from England.[1] [2]

Career

He started his career with Eastbourne Eagles under Robert Dugard, who was also co-promoter at Oxford Rebels where Paul rode in the British League in 1975.[3]

In 1976, after threat of closure at Oxford, the team relocated to White City where Paul rode for three seasons.[2] [4]

For his last year in speedway he moved for his last year of racing to Mildenhall Fen Tigers.[2]

References

Notes and References

  1. Lawson, K (2018) “Riders, Teams and Stadiums”.
  2. Web site: ULTIMATE RIDER INDEX, 1929-2022 . British Speedway . 17 June 2023.
  3. Lawson, K (2018) “Rebels 1975 – The Last Season”.
  4. Web site: An Interview With...Lee Dunton . Speedway Plus . 17 June 2023.