Bob Valentine (speedway rider) explained

Bob Valentine
Nationality:Australian
Birth Place:Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
Career1:Workington Comets
Years1:1970
Career2:Sheffield Tigers
Years2:1970–1974
Career3:Coventry Bees
Years3:1975
Career4:Birmingham Brummies
Years4:1976
Career5:Cradley Heathens
Years5:1977
Indivyear1:1973, 1974
Indivhonour1:British Speedway Championship finalist
Teamyear1:1974
Teamhonour1:British League KO Cup winner
Teamyear2:1973, 1974
Teamhonour2:Northern Trophy

Robert John Valentine (born 19 April 1940) is a former international motorcycle speedway rider from Australia.[1] [2]

Speedway career

Valentine rode in the top tier of British Speedway from 1970 to 1977, riding for various clubs.[3] He was a finalist at the British Speedway Championship in 1973 and 1974.[1]

He earned 24 caps for the Australia national speedway team.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Speedway riders, history and results. wwosbackup. 28 July 2021.
  2. Web site: Bob valentine. Cradley Speedway. 28 July 2021.
  3. Web site: History Archive. British Speedway. 27 July 2021.
  4. Web site: ULTIMATE RIDER INDEX, 1929-2022 . British Speedway . 15 August 2023.