Shaun Tacey

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Shaun Tacey
Born27 November 1974 (1974-11-27) (age 49)
Norwich, England
NicknameEastern Centers Holeshot King
NationalityBritish (English)
Career history
1992–1993, 2007, 2008Ipswich Witches
1993, 2001–2002, 2005–2006Arena Essex Hammers
1994–2001, 2004Coventry Bees
1997, 2001, 2004, 2008King's Lynn Stars
1997Bradford Dukes
1997Isle of Wight Islanders
2001, 2003, 2007Eastbourne Eagles
2003Hull Vikings
2005Workington Comets
2005–2006Poole Pirates
2006–2007Mildenhall Fen Tigers
Individual honours
1999, 2000British Championship finalist

Shaun James Tacey (born 27 November 1974) is a former motorcycle speedway rider from England. He's recently been known for his exploits within the world of Motocross, earning the name "The Holeshot king" and when he's not winning D group races he can be found track side , smoking a fag with either a Henry Weston's on the go or a Stella. [1][2]

Speedway career[edit]

Tacey reached the final of the British Speedway Championship on two occasions in 1999 and 2000.[1][3]

After beginning his career with Ipswich Witches,[4] he rode in the top tier of British Speedway from 1992 to 2008, riding for various clubs.[5][1]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c "Speedway riders, history and results". wwosbackup. Retrieved 24 July 2021.
  2. ^ "Shaun Tacey". GrasstrackGB. Retrieved 24 July 2021.
  3. ^ "HISTORY SPEEDWAY and LONGTRACK". Speedway.org. Retrieved 24 July 2021.
  4. ^ "2008 Rider index" (PDF). British Speedway. Retrieved 6 April 2023.
  5. ^ "History Archive". British Speedway. Retrieved 24 July 2021.