Hugh Saunders (speedway rider)
Hugh Saunders (born 25 November 1944 in Guernsey, Channel Islands) was an English speedway rider.
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| Born | 25 November 1944 Guernsey, Channel Islands |
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| Nationality | British |
| Career history | |
| 1969-1970 | Eastbourne Eagles |
| 1970-1971 | Rayleigh Rockets |
| 1970-1974 | Hackney Hawks |
| 1975-1979 | Rye House Rockets |
| Team honours | |
| 1979 | National League KO Cup Winner |
Career
Started his speedway career with Eastbourne Eagles
Rode for Rayleigh Rockets, then Rye House Rockets when the stadium was sold and team relocated under the promotion of Len Silver.[1] With Len Silver, Hugh Saunders rode for other teams run by this promoter, namely Hackney Hawks in the interim between Rayleigh and Rye House.
In his final season in the sport in 1979, Saunders won the National League Knockout Cup with Rye House. He returned for his own testimonial a year later but broke his leg in his first outing.
References
- Bamford, R & Jarvis J.(2001). Homes of British Speedway. ISBN 0-7524-2210-3
External links
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