Mattie Bates

Matthew Richard Bates (born 26 July 1989, in Exeter, Devon) is a retired British motorcycle speedway rider. Grandson of former Exeter Falcons rider and team manager (Bernard “Bronco” Slade). Mattie began his speedway career with the Weymouth Wildcats in 2004 and also had brief spells with the Devon Demons, Mildenhall Fen Tigers, Newport Hornets and Oxford Cheetahs, but is mostly known for his time with the Plymouth Devils and Eastbourne Eagles in the British National League. Since retiring from active racing in 2017 Mattie has since become co promoter and team manager for the Plymouth Gladiators in the British National League as well as becoming one of the main driving forces of the Exeter Falcons goal of finding a new track. Mattie announced in 2020 that he is involved with group with hopes of sending British touring team to America for a series of test matches.

Mattie Bates
Born (1989-07-26) 26 July 1989
Exeter, Devon, England
NicknameBronco Kid
NationalityBritish
Current club information
Career statusRetired
PromoterPlymouth Gladiators
ManagerPlymouth Gladiators
Career history
2004 - 2005Weymouth Wildcats
2005, 2010Mildenhall Fen Tigers
2005Exeter Falcons
2006, 2009 - 2010Plymouth Devils
2007 - 2008Poole Quays
2007Oxford Cheetahs
2011Newport Hornets
2014Devon Demons
2015, 2017Eastbourne Eagles[1]
Team honours
2007Academy League Winner
2009National Trophy Winner
2017K.O. Cup Winner

References
  1. James, Stuart (18 December 2017). "Two sign for Plymouth Devils as club announce a raft of changes". plymouthherald.


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