| Richard Green | |
| Nationality: | British (English) |
| Birth Place: | Wreningham, Norfolk, England |
| Years1: | 1984–1987 |
| Career2: | Exeter Falcons |
| Years2: | 1988–1993 |
| Career3: | Swindon Robins |
| Years3: | 1995 |
Richard Green (born 16 August 1965) is a former international motorcycle speedway rider from England. He earned one international cap for the England national speedway team.[1] [2]
Green, born in Wreningham, Norfolk, began his British leagues career riding for Mildenhall Fen Tigers during the 1984 National League season.[3] He had originally signed up for the King's Lynn Stars junior team.[4]
He remained with Mildenhall from 1984 to 1987, reached the Knockout Cup final in 1987. and improved his average from 3.92 to 5.91.[5]
It was not until he joined Exeter Falcons that his reputation began to grow.[6] Starting in the 1988 season, when he had his best year to date averaging 6.46. After six years with the Devon club he hit a high of 8.80 in 1992. He was the club's leading rider for two seasons, topping the team's averages for both 1992 and 1993.[7] Also in 1992, he finished third in the British League Division Two Riders Championship.[8]
After suffering a serious neck injury, he made a brief return for Swindon Robins in 1995 but only raced a couple of times and later received a benefit meeting on 24 March 1997. At retirement he had earned one international cap for the England.[1]