Cliff Watson (speedway rider)
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| Born | 28 August 1916 Christchurch, New Zealand |
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| Died | 23 April 1989 (aged 72) |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Career history | |
| 1947-1950, 1952-1953 | West Ham Hammers |
| 1950–1951 | Harringay Racers |
Clifford Grant Watson (28 August 1916 – 23 April 1989) was an international motorcycle speedway motorcyclist who qualified for the Speedway World Championship final in 1949.[1][2]
Career summary[edit]
Watson was born in Christchurch, New Zealand,[3] but moved to Australia and represented the Australian national team at test level.[4]
He joined the West Ham Hammers in 1947,[5] progressing to heat leader status in 1949 and qualifying for the World final the same year. In 1950, after a poor start to the season with West Ham he joined the Harringay Racers[6] and remained with them until the end of the following season. He rejoined the Hammers in 1952 but after a poor start to the 1953 season he decided to retire and return to Australia.[5]
World Final appearances[edit]
- 1949 -
London, Wembley Stadium - 15th - 1pt[1]
References[edit]
- ^ a b Bamford, R. & Shailes, G. (2002). A History of the World Speedway Championship. Stroud: Tempus Publishing. ISBN 0-7524-2402-5
- ^ "ULTIMATE RIDER INDEX, 1929-2022" (PDF). British Speedway. Retrieved 20 July 2023.
- ^ Addison J. (1948). The People Speedway Guide. Odhams Press Limited
- ^ Foster, P. (2005) History of the Speedway Ashes, The History Press Ltd. ISBN 0-7524-3468-3
- ^ a b Belton, Brian (2003). Hammerin' Round. Stroud: Tempus Publishing ISBN 0-7524-2438-6
- ^ Jacobs, Norman (2001). Speedway in London. Stroud: Tempus Publishing ISBN 0-7524-2221-9