Dean Standing
| Born | 20 June 1969 (age 56) Southampton, England |
|---|---|
| Nationality | British (English) |
| Career history | |
| Great Britain | |
| 1985–1988, 1996 | Eastbourne Eagles |
| 1988–1990 | Ipswich Witches |
| 1991–1992 | Swindon Robins |
| Sweden | |
| 1992 | Getingarna |
| Team honours | |
| 1986, 1987 | League champion (tier 2) |
| 1986, 1987 | Knockout Cup (tier 2) |
Dean Michael Standing (born 20 June 1969) is an English former international motorcycle speedway rider. He earned four international caps for the England national speedway team.[1]
Biography
[edit | edit source]Standing, born in Southampton, began his British leagues career riding for Eastbourne Eagles during the 1985 National League season.[2] He made extraordinary progress from one season to the next, rising from a 1.21 average to 7.06.[3] The form helped contribute towards a league and cup double triumph in 1986.[4][5][6][7]
The following year in 1987, he once again experienced a league and cup double success[8] and also rode several times for Wolverhampton Wolves.[9] After another solid season for Eastbourne in 1988, he signed for Ipswich Witches and gained individual recognition after reaching the finals of the 1989 and 1990 Speedway Under-21 World Championship.[10]
He spent two seasons with Swindon Robins (1991 and 1992)[11] before deciding to quit following a serious crash in September 1992, in which he suffered a broken collarbone and wrist injuries.[12] He made a one-season comeback in 1996 for Eastbourne.
Family
[edit | edit source]His brother Darren Standing was also a professional speedway rider.[1]
References
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