Paul Fry (speedway rider)
Born | [1] Ledbury, Hereford, England | 25 October 1964
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Died | 1 April 2010 | (aged 45)
Nationality | England |
Current club information | |
British league | None |
Career history | |
1984, 1986–1987 | Cradley Heathens |
1984 | Arena Essex Hammers |
1988, 1999 | Stoke Potters |
1989–1990 | Long Eaton Invaders |
1991 | King's Lynn Stars |
1992–1996 | Exeter Falcons |
1997–1998, 2009 | Newport Wasps |
2000–2003 | Swindon Robins |
2003 | Peterborough Panthers |
2004 | Belle Vue Aces |
2004–2006 | Somerset Rebels |
2007 | Mildenhall Fen Tigers |
2008 | Isle of Wight Islanders |
Team honours | |
1986, 1987 | British League KO Cup Winner |
1986 | League Cup Winner |
2000 | Premier League KO Cup Winner |
2003, 2005 | Premier League Fours Winner |
2000 | Young Shield Winner |
Paul David Fry (25 October 1964 – 01 April 2010) was a British speedway rider. Fry made his debut with the Cradley Heathens in 1984 and rode for a number of clubs during his career. He won several team trophies including the British League Knockout Cup with Cradley Heath in 1986 and 1987 and the Premier League Knockout Cup with the Swindon Robins in 2000.[2] In 2007 he was awarded a testimonial meeting at Somerset's Oak Tree Arena. He spent his final season in 2009 with Premier league team Newport Wasps and briefly doubled-up with the Poole Pirates. Fry died at his home in March 2010 aged 45. The cause of death has not been disclosed.[3]
World Longtrack Championship[]
Finalist
1993 - Mühldorf 5pts (15th).
References[]
- ^ Oakes, P.(2006). Speedway Star Almanac. ISBN 0-9552376-1-0
- ^ "Paul Fry". British Speedway Promoters' Association. 1 April 2010. Retrieved 1 April 2010.
- ^ "Former Rebels speedway star Paul Fry found dead". BBC Sport. 1 April 2010. Retrieved 1 April 2010.
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Categories:
- 1964 births
- 2010 deaths
- British speedway riders
- English motorcycle racers
- Lakeside Hammers riders
- Mildenhall Fen Tigers riders
- Somerset Rebels riders
- Cradley Heathens riders
- Stoke Potters riders
- Long Eaton Invaders riders
- King's Lynn Stars riders
- Exeter Falcons riders
- Newport Wasps riders
- Swindon Robins riders
- Peterborough Panthers riders
- Belle Vue Aces riders
- Individual Speedway Long Track World Championship riders