Lee Richardson (speedway rider)
| Born | 25 April 1979 Hastings, England |
|---|---|
| Died | 13 May 2012 (aged 33) Wrocław, Poland |
| Nickname | Rico |
| Nationality |  England |
| Career history | |
| 1995, 1997-1999 | Reading Racers |
| 1996, 1999 | Poole Pirates |
| 1997, 2004 | Peterborough Panthers |
| 1997 | King's Lynn Stars |
| 2000-2003 | Coventry Bees |
| 2005-2007 | Swindon Robins |
| 2008 2009-2012 | Eastbourne Eagles Lakeside Hammers |
| Individual honours | |
| 1999 | World Under-21 Champion |
| 2003 | Elite League Riders Champion |
| Team honours | |
| 1997 | Premier League Champion |
| 1998 | Premier League KO Cup Champion |
| 2005 | Elite League Pairs Champion |
| 2008,2009 | Elite League KO Cup winner |
Lee Stewart Richardson (25 April 1979 – 13 May 2012)[1] was a British international motorcycle speedway rider. Richardson represented Great Britain at senior and under-21 level and featured in several World Cup tournaments. Richardson was World Under 21 champion in 1999 and also won the Elite League Riders' Championship in 2003.[2] He was also a fully fledged Grand Prix rider for four seasons from 2003 until 2006.[3] Richardson joined the Lakeside Hammers for the 2009 season. On 13 May 2012, Richardson died of internal bleeding in a Wrocław hospital following a collision with a safety fence during a Polish League match.[4]
Family
Richardson's mother Julie was a presenter for ScreenSport Television. His father Colin is a former rider. His uncle Steve Weatherley, another rider, was paralysed in a crash with Vic Harding whilst racing in a meeting at the Hackney Wick Stadium (Harding later died in hospital).
Speedway Grand Prix results
| Year | Position | Points | Best finish | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 31st | 3 | 19th | 1 wild card appearance |
| 2002 | 25th | 17 | 5th | 2 wild card appearances. 5th in British Grand Prix |
| 2003 | 16th | 45 | 7th | Missed 2 Grands Prix through injury |
| 2004 | 11th | 76 | 3rd | 3rd in British Grand Prix |
| 2005 | 13th | 55 | 2nd | 2nd in Polish Grand Prix |
| 2006 | 15th | 39 | 8th |
References
- ^ Oakes, P.(2004). British Speedway Who's Who. ISBN 0-948882-81-6
- ^ Montague, Trevor (2004). The A-Z of Sport. Little, Brown. p. 528. ISBN 0-316-72645-1.
- ^ Bamford, R.(2007). Speedway Yearbook 2007. ISBN 978-0-7524-4250-1
- ^ "British speedway star dies after crash in Poland". Eurosport. 13 May 2012. Archived from the original on 16 May 2012. Retrieved 13 May 2012.