Rick Timmo Explained

Frederick Timmo
Nationality:New Zealander
Birth Date:27 July 1947
Birth Place:Napier, New Zealand
Years1:1967-1974
Career1:Oxford Cheetahs/Rebels

Frederick "Rick" Timmo (born 27 July 1947 in Napier, New Zealand) is a former motorcycle speedway rider.[1]

Career

Timmo had his first rides at Napier, where he spent three years before being advised by Colin McKee to try his luck in England. McKee fixed a trial for Timmo at Hackney but promoter Danny Dunton signed him up for Oxford Cheetahs for the 1967 British League season. He stayed at Oxford for a number of years and became a fans favourite.[2] Barry Briggs, another Kiwi, tried to tempt Timmo to ride for Swindon Robins but he declined.[3]

In the season 1968–69, Timmo toured with the British Lions in New Zealand. His performance made him a favourite and he would go on to ride for his home country against England, Australia and Sweden.[4]

His career was prematurely ended when he had a nasty crash at a grasstrack meeting and broke his femur.

Retirement

Retiring from speedway he returned home to Napier where he set up a business – Timmo Motorcycles. His son, Spencer, became a speedway rider for Mildenhall Fen Tigers and Newcastle Diamonds, and now races cars in the UK.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: ULTIMATE RIDER INDEX, 1929-2022 . British Speedway . 11 August 2023.
  2. Web site: Riders to Remember....Rick Timmo . Speedway Plus . 11 August 2023.
  3. Web site: Speedway stars recall fast, furious days . Hawkes Bay Today . 11 August 2023.
  4. Web site: INTERNATIONALS - NEW ZEALAND . International Speedway . 11 August 2023.