Steve Weatherley
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| File:Steve Weatherley.jpg | |
| Born | 26 November 1957 Dartford, England |
|---|---|
| Nationality | British (English) |
| Career history | |
| 1974-1976, 1979 | Eastbourne Eagles |
| 1974 | Wolverhampton Wolves |
| 1975 | Poole Pirates |
| 1975 | Cradley United |
| 1975 | Oxford Rebels |
| 1975 | Hull Vikings |
| 1976-1978 | White City Rebels |
| Team honours | |
| 1975 | New National League KO Cup Winner |
| 1977 | British League Champion |
Stephen John Weatherley (born 26 November 1957 in Dartford)[1] is a former motorcycle speedway rider from England,[2] who was twice runner-up in the British Speedway Under 21 Championship.[3]
Career
[edit | edit source]He rode primarily for the Eastbourne Eagles[4] and the White City Rebels, who won the British League in 1977.[5]
On 8 June 1979 he was paralysed whilst riding for Eastbourne at Hackney Wick Stadium, Waterden Road. He was involved in a terrible crash with Vic Harding. Harding was killed and Weatherley was left with a broken back. He has used a wheelchair since the crash.[6]
Family
[edit | edit source]His nephew, Lee Richardson (1979-2012) was an international speedway rider.[5]
References
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- ^ a b Oakes, P.(2004). British Speedway Who's Who. Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
- ^ Fenn, C.(2003). Hackney Speedway, Friday at Eight. Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
