Hugh Skidmore

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Hugh Skidmore
Born (1990-11-02) 2 November 1990 (age 31)
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales
NicknameSkiddy
Nationality Australia
Career history
2009–2012Sheffield Tigers
2013–2016Redcar Bears
Individual honours
2009New South Wales Champion
2018Queensland State Champion

Hugh Skidmore (born 2 November 1990)[1] is an Australian speedway rider, who rode for Sheffield Tigers and Redcar Bears in the Premier League i the UK. He won the New South Wales Championship in 2009, and the Queensland State Championship in 2018.

Career[]

Born in Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Skidmore was signed to the Sheffield Tigers in June 2009[2] to ride in the Premier League. He replaced the injured Ritchie Hawkins and impressed during his first few races to earn a contract until the end of the year.

On 29 October 2009 Skidmore was the first rider to be re-signed by the Sheffield Tigers[3] to ride in the 2010 Premier League Speedway Season.

On 3 November 2010 he was again re-signed by the Sheffield Tigers[4] for his third season to ride in the 2011 Premier League Speedway Season.
Skidmore signed for the Redcar Bears for the 2013 season.

References[]

  1. ^ "2010 Rider Index/Riders - S". British Speedway Official Website. 10 November 2010. Retrieved 10 November 2010.
  2. ^ "Tigers Sign New Aussie". Sheffield Tigers. 2 June 2009. Retrieved 10 November 2010.
  3. ^ "Skidmore Signs for 2010". Sheffield Tigers. 29 October 2009. Retrieved 10 November 2010.
  4. ^ "Skidmore Signs on for 2011". Sheffield Tigers. 3 November 2010. Retrieved 10 November 2010.
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