Martin Yeates

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Martin Yeates
Martin Yeates in 1977.jpg
Born (1953-11-24) 24 November 1953 (age 68)
Salisbury, England
Nationality England
Current club information
Career statusRetired
Career history
1972-1980, 1985-1986Poole Pirates
1973Chesterton Potters
1973-1974Eastbourne Eagles
1974Oxford Rebels
1975-1976Weymouth Wizards
1977, 1984Oxford Cheetahs
1980-1984Weymouth Wildcats
1980-1985Swindon Robins
Individual honours
1977, 1980National League Riders' runner-up
Team honours
1982, 1983National League Pairs Champion

Martin Yeates (born 24 November 1953 in Salisbury, England) is a former motorcycle speedway rider[1] who most prominently rode for the Poole Pirates, Weymouth Wildcats and Oxford Cheetahs.[2]

He twice won the National League Pairs Championship, in 1982 with Simon Wigg and in 1983 with Simon Cross. In 1982 he was the National League Pairs winner with Simon Wigg. He also reached the Overseas Final round of the Speedway World Championship in 1984, becoming the first National League rider to reach that stage. Retiring at the end of the 1987 season, he set up his own business - Martin Yeates Caravans - just outside Salisbury, later renamed as Salisbury Caravan Centre. His involvement with Speedway continued with association with Swindon Robins as Team Manager and Co-Promoter.

References[]

  1. ^ Lawson,K (2018) “Riders, Teams and Stadiums”. ISBN 978-0-244-72538-9
  2. ^ Bamford, R. & Shailes, G. (2002). A History of the World Speedway Championship. Stroud: Tempus Publishing. ISBN 0-7524-2402-5


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