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Ron Clarke (speedway rider)

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Nationality
  
England

Died
  
1981

Role
  
Speedway rider

Name
  
Ron Clarke

Career status
  
Retired


Born
  
March 26, 1914 Oxford, England (
1914-03-26
)

1938 1939 1946-1957 1960
  
Lea Bridge Crystal Palace Glaziers Odsal Boomerangs/Tudors Sheffield Tigers

Ronald (Ron) Clarke (born 26 March 1914 in Oxford, England - 12 June 1981 ) was a former international speedway who qualified for the Speedway World Championship finals twice.

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Career summary

Clarke started his career with Lea Bridge and Crystal Palace Glaziers before the war After the war he joined Odsal Boomerangs and stayed until 1957, including when the team changed to the Bradford Tudors in 1950. Clarke qualified for two World finals in succession and represented England nine times.

World final appearances

  • 1949 - London, Wembley Stadium - 7th - 8pts
  • 1950 - London, Wembley Stadium - 14th - 3pts
  • References

    Ron Clarke (speedway rider) Wikipedia