Oliver Hart (speedway rider)
Oliver Hart (born 13 September 1912 in Wigan, England[1] - died 1983) was an international speedway rider who first rode with the Liverpool Chads in 1936.[2]
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| Born | 13 September 1912 Wigan, England |
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| Died | 1983 (aged 69) |
| Nationality |  England |
| Current club information | |
| Career status | Retired |
| Career history | |
| 1936-1937 | Liverpool Chads |
| 1937-1939 | Belle Vue Aces |
| 1939 | Stoke Potters |
| 1946 | Wimbledon Dons |
| 1947-1952 | Odsal Boomerangs/Tudors |
| Individual honours | |
| 1941 | Northern Riders' Champion |
He finished scored a point in the Speedway World Championship final in 1949 riding at reserve.[3] Hart was notable in speedway as being one of the last riders to only use the leg trailing method of riding. Hart made several international appearances for England between 1948 and 1951.[4]
World final appearances
- 1949 -
London, Wembley Stadium - 17th - 1pt
References
- Addison J. (1948). The People Speedway Guide. Odhams Press Limited
- Bamford, R. & Stallworthy, D. (2003) Speedway - The Pre War Years, Stroud: Tempus Publishing. ISBN 0-7524-2749-0
- Bamford, R. & Shailes, G. (2002). A History of the World Speedway Championship. Stroud: Tempus Publishing. ISBN 0-7524-2402-5
- Foster, P. (2005) History of the Speedway Ashes, The History Press Ltd. ISBN 0-7524-3468-3
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