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Neil Collins (speedway rider)

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Neil Collins
Born (1961-10-15) 15 October 1961 (age 63)
Manchester, England
Nationality England
Current club information
Career statusRetired
Career history
1978Ellesmere Port Gunners
1979Nottingham Outlaws
1979, 2001Workington Comets
1979–1980, 1984–1988, 1995Sheffield Tigers
1980–1981Edinburgh Monarchs
1981, 1996, 2001, 2003Belle Vue Aces
1982–1983Leicester Lions
1989–1990Wolverhampton Wolves
1992, 1997Glasgow Tigers
1993-1994Long Eaton Invaders
1998Stoke Potters
1999–2000Swindon Robins
2002, 2004Somerset Rebels
2003Hull Vikings
2003Peterborough Panthers
2005–2006Newport Wasps
Team honours
1981National League KO Cup winners
1981National League Fours winners
2000Premier League KO Cup winners
2001Premier 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.

References

  1. ^ Oakes, P.(2004). British Speedway Who's Who. ISBN 0-948882-81-6
  2. ^ Bamford, R. & Shailes, G. (2002). A History of the World Speedway Championship. Stroud: Tempus Publishing. ISBN 0-7524-2402-5
  3. ^ Bamford, Robert (July 2008). "Retro Speedway Magazine". Retro Speedway. p. 19. {{cite news}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help)
  4. ^ Bamford, Robert (2008). Methanol Press Speedway Yearbook 2008. Methanol Press. ISBN 978-0-9553103-5-5. {{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
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