Dean Barker (speedway rider)
| Born | 2 August 1970 Isleworth, Middlesex, England |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Britisg (English) |
| Career history | |
| 1986–1989 1993–1995, 1997 1999–2003 2005–2007 | Eastbourne Eagles |
| 1987–1988 | Cradley Heathens |
| 1990–1992 | Oxford Cheetahs |
| 2004 | Arena Essex Hammers |
| Team honours | |
| 1995 | Premier League winner |
Dean Barker (born 2 August 1970) is a former British international speedway rider who competed at the sports highest level until his retirement in 2007.[1][2]
Speedway career
Barker rode in the top tier of British Speedway from 1986 to 2007, riding for various clubs.[3] He was an integral part of the Eastbourne Eagles team that won the league during the 1995 Premier League speedway season.[1][4]
His farewell meeting in 2009 celebrated a career which included highlights of becoming Eastbourne Eagles captain and racing to podiums in major competitions such as the British Under 21 Championship and the British Championship.[5]
References
- ^ a b "Speedway riders, history and results". wwosbackup. Retrieved 1 August 2021.
- ^ "2008 Rider index" (PDF). British Speedway. Retrieved 17 February 2023.
- ^ "History Archive". British Speedway. Retrieved 1 August 2021.
- ^ "Dean Barker". Cradley Speedway. Retrieved 17 February 2023.
- ^ "Speedway star Barker bids fond farewell". Eastbourne Herald. Retrieved 23 January 2010.