| Ray Duggan | |
| Nationality: | Australian |
| Birth Place: | West Maitland, New South Wales |
| Death Place: | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Years1: | 1938–1939 |
| Career1: | New Cross Rangers |
| Years2: | 1947–1949 |
| Career2: | Harringay Racers |
| Teamyear1: | 1948 |
| Teamhonour1: | Anniversary Cup winner |
Raymond Patrick Duggan (22 December 1918 – 20 January 1950) was an Australian motorcycle speedway rider. He first rode in the United Kingdom with the New Cross Lambs. Duggan represented the Australia many times at test level and was the younger brother of five times Australian champion Vic Duggan.[1] [2]
Duggan was noticed by the England captain Jack Parker riding in Australia in early 1938. He persuaded Duggan and fellow Australian Frank Dolan to travel with him to the United Kingdom.[3] He started his career in 1938 with the New Cross Rangers. In 1947, he returned to the UK with the Harringay Racers.[4] [5]
Ray Duggan never became Australian National Champion with his best finish being third on three occasions in 1947, 1948 and 1949. The 1947 event was behind his brother Vic Duggan and Lionel Van Praag, the inaugural World Champion.[6] [7]
On 20 January 1950, Duggan was killed at the Sydney Sports Ground after being involved in a high-speed crash with friend Norman Clay. Clay also died from his injuries.
Rider deaths in motorcycle speedway