Nationality English Name Billy Burton | Role Motorcycle racer | |
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Similar Mike Hailwood, Ron Haslam, Chris Walker (motorcyclist), Ivor Brown (speedway rider) | ||
William 'Billy' Burton (born 3 September 1956 in Felixstowe, England) is a former motorcycle speedway rider in National League (speedway).
He started his career with Boston Barracudas (1974 - 1977, and returning 1983 -1984). A consistent rider, his averages per meeting were 11 (1974), 7.19 (1975), 8.26 (1975), and 6.27 (1976).
The proximity of his home track to Kings Lynn saw him called to compete for the Kings Lynn Stars on 26 occasions. Joined Sheffield Tigers in 1977 in a swap for Carl Glover. Had 37 appearances in 1978 averaging fewer than 3 points per match.
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