Keith White (speedway rider)

Keith White
Born (1958-08-27) 27 August 1958
Hackney, England
Nationality  England
Current club information
Career status Retired
Career history
1972 Peterborough Panthers
1973-1974 Crewe Kings
1973-1975 Leicester Lions
1974 Poole Pirates
1975 Birmingham Brummies
1976-1980 Hackney Hawks
1981-1984 Coventry Bees
1982-1988 Milton Keynes Knights
1989-1990 Long Eaton Invaders
Individual honours
1978 London Riders' Championship
Team honours
1975 New National League Champion

Keith White (born 27 August 1958 in Hackney, London)[1] is a former international speedway rider in the United Kingdom, who represented England at test level.

His father Vic White rode and was often Keith's team manager throughout his career.

Career summary

White started his career with the Peterborough Panthers in the National League but started to show his promise whilst at the Crewe Kings. His form prompted the Leicester Lions to call on his services up in the British League. He was then signed on a full contract by the Hackney Hawks to ride full-time in the top flight in 1976.[2]

After four seasons with Hackney, in the last of which he won the London Riders' Championship,[3] he moved on to the Coventry Bees as well as riding for the Milton Keynes Knights in the National League. He retired in 1990 after a poor start to the season (due to injuries) with the Long Eaton Invaders.[4]

References

  1. ↑ Oakes, P & Rising, P (1986). 1986 Speedway Yearbook. ISBN 0-948882-00-X
  2. ↑ Fenn, C.(2003). Hackney Speedway, Friday at Eight. ISBN 0-7524-2737-7
  3. ↑ Belton, Brian (2003). Hammerin' Round. Stroud: Tempus Publishing ISBN 0-7524-2438-6
  4. ↑ Oakes, P (1991). 1991 Speedway Yearbook. ISBN 0-948882-20-4
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