Norman Parker (speedway rider)
| Born | 14 January 1908 Birmingham, England |
|---|---|
| Died | 1999 (aged 91) |
| Nationality |  England |
| Current club information | |
| Career status | Retired |
| Career history | |
| 1929-1930 | Coventry |
| 1931-1932 | Southampton Saints |
| 1932-1933 | Clapton Saints |
| 1934-1936, 1938-1939 | Harringay Tigers |
| 1946-1953 | Wimbledon Dons |
| Individual honours | |
| 1943, 1944 | Northern Riders' Champion |
| Team honours | |
| 1950, 1951, 1953 | National Trophy winner |
| 1935 | London Cup winner |
Norman Parker (14 January 1908 – 1999) was an international speedway rider who rode in the inaugural Speedway World Championship in 1936 as a reserve.[1]
Brief career summary
Born in Birmingham, England, Parker joined Coventry in 1929, and remained there until 1933 when he moved on to join the Southampton Saints.[2] He then moved to Clapton Saints and then the Harringay Tigers.[2] He and his older brother Jack rode in the same teams until the outbreak of war.[2][3] In 1934 Parker made his international debut for England.
After the war Parker joined the Wimbledon Dons and was appointed captain.[2] In 1949 he finished fourth in the Speedway World Championship and made his last World Final appearance in 1951.[4]
World final appearances
- 1936 -
London, Wembley Stadium - 18th - 1pt + 6 semi-final points - 1949 - London, Wembley Stadium - 4th - 10pts
- 1951 - London, Wembley Stadium - 14th - 3pts
References
- ^ Addison J. (1948). The People Speedway Guide. Odhams Press Limited
- ^ a b c d Storey, Basil (1947) "Carpentry to Cinders", in Speedway Favourites, Sport-in-Print, p. 8
- ^ Jacobs, Norman (2001). Speedway in London. Stroud: Tempus Publishing ISBN 0-7524-2221-9
- ^ Bamford, R. & Shailes, G. (2002). A History of the World Speedway Championship. Stroud: Tempus Publishing. ISBN 0-7524-2402-5
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