Neil Collins (speedway rider)
| Born | 15 October 1961 Manchester, England |
|---|---|
| Nationality |  England |
| Current club information | |
| Career status | Retired |
| Career history | |
| 1978 | Ellesmere Port Gunners |
| 1979 | Nottingham Outlaws |
| 1979, 2001 | Workington Comets |
| 1979–1980, 1984–1988, 1995 | Sheffield Tigers |
| 1980–1981 | Edinburgh Monarchs |
| 1981, 1996, 2001, 2003 | Belle Vue Aces |
| 1982–1983 | Leicester Lions |
| 1989–1990 | Wolverhampton Wolves |
| 1992, 1997 | Glasgow Tigers |
| 1993-1994 | Long Eaton Invaders |
| 1998 | Stoke Potters |
| 1999–2000 | Swindon Robins |
| 2002, 2004 | Somerset Rebels |
| 2003 | Hull Vikings |
| 2003 | Peterborough Panthers |
| 2005–2006 | Newport Wasps |
| Individual honours | |
| 1981 | Grand National Winner |
| Team honours | |
| 1981 | National League KO Cup winners |
| 1981 | National League Fours winners |
| 2000 | Premier League KO Cup winners |
| 2001 | Premier League Fours champions |
Neil Jeffrey Collins (born 15 October 1961 in Manchester, England) is a former speedway rider.[1] He once finished runner-up with England in the World Team Cup final.[2]
When Neil retired he had broken the record for domestic appearances (1,132) in British Speedway, overtaking the record previously held by his brother Les (1,084).[3]
2007 would have been his thirtieth season but having not found a team place by the start of the season, due to the reduction in the points limit for team building purposes, he decided to retire.[4]
Family
Neil has four brothers all of whom were speedway riders, Peter, Phil, Les and Stephen. His nephews Aidan and Chris were also riders but have both retired from the sport.
World Final appearances
World Team Cup
- 1984 -
Leszno, Alfred Smoczyk Stadium (with Chris Morton / Peter Collins / Simon Wigg / Phil Collins) - 2nd - 24pts (2)
External links
References
- ^ Oakes, P.(2004). British Speedway Who's Who. ISBN 0-948882-81-6
- ^ Bamford, R. & Shailes, G. (2002). A History of the World Speedway Championship. Stroud: Tempus Publishing. ISBN 0-7524-2402-5
- ^ Bamford, Robert (July 2008). "Retro Speedway Magazine". Retro Speedway. p. 19.
- ^ Bamford, Robert (2008). Methanol Press Speedway Yearbook 2008. Methanol Press. ISBN 978-0-9553103-5-5.
Categories:
- Living people
- 1961 births
- British speedway riders
- English motorcycle racers
- Sportspeople from Manchester
- Belle Vue Aces riders
- Wolverhampton Wolves riders
- Workington Comets riders
- Edinburgh Monarchs riders
- Glasgow Tigers riders
- Newport Wasps riders
- Sheffield Tigers riders
- Somerset Rebels riders
- Ellesmere Port Gunners riders
- Stoke Potters riders
- Hull Vikings riders
- Peterborough Panthers riders
- Leicester Lions riders
- Long Eaton Invaders riders
- Swindon Robins riders