Cliff Watson (speedway rider)
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| Born | 28 August 1916 Christchurch, New Zealand |
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| Died | 1989 |
| Nationality | Australia |
| Current club information | |
| Career status | Deceased |
| Career history | |
| 1947-1950, 1952-1953 | West Ham Hammers |
| 1950–1951 | Harringay Racers |
Cliff Watson (28 August 1916 – 1989) was a former international speedway motorcyclist who qualified for the Speedway World Championship final in 1949.[1]
Career summary[]
Watson was born in Christchurch, New Zealand,[2] but moved to Australia and represented the Australian national team at test level.[3]
He joined the West Ham Hammers in 1947,[4] 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[5] 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.[4]
World Final Appearances[]
- 1949 -
London, Wembley Stadium - 15th - 1pt[1]
References[]
- ^ a b Bamford, R. & Shailes, G. (2002). A History of the World Speedway Championship. Stroud: Tempus Publishing. ISBN 0-7524-2402-5
- ^ 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
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- 1916 births
- 1989 deaths
- Australian speedway riders
- West Ham Hammers riders
- Harringay Racers riders
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