John Louis Carr (born 28 January 1960) is a former speedway rider from England.[1][2][3]
| Born | 28 January 1960 (age 64) Preston, England |
|---|---|
| Nationality | British (English) |
| Career history | |
| 1976–1980, 1985 | Ellesmere Port Gunners |
| 1979 | Hull Vikings |
| 1979, 1984 | Exeter Falcons |
| 1979 | Birmingham Brummies |
| 1979 | Cradley Heathens |
| 1979, 1980 | Swindon Robins |
| 1979 | Poole Pirates |
| 1979 | Coventry Bees |
| 1980–1983, 1988, 1995 | Belle Vue Aces |
| 1984, 1988 | Wolverhampton Wolves |
| 1985–1987 | Ipswich Witches |
| 1988–1990 | Stoke Potters |
| 1991–1994 | Sheffield Tigers |
| Individual honours | |
| 1986 | British Championship finalist |
| Team honours | |
| 1982 | British League Champion |
| 1985 | National League Champion |
| 1985 | National League Best Pairs |
| 1979, 1990 | National League Fours Champion |
| 1983 | British League Cup Winner |
Speedway career edit
Carr reached the final of the British Speedway Championship in 1986.[1][4] He rode in the top tier of British Speedway from 1976–1995, riding for various clubs.[5]
In 1979, he helped the Ellesmere Port Gunners win the Fours Championship during the 1979 National League season.[6][7]
In 1985, he won the National League Pairs partnering Joe Owen for Ellesmere Port, during the 1985 National League season.[8]
Eleven years later in 1990, he would win a second fours championship with Stoke Potters.[9]
Family edit
His brother Peter Carr was also a speedway rider.[10]
References edit
- ^ a b "Speedway riders, history and results". wwosbackup. Retrieved 22 July 2021.
- ^ "Carr is new British Speedway training officer". Crash. Retrieved 22 July 2021.
- ^ "ULTIMATE RIDER INDEX, 1929-2022" (PDF). British Speedway. Retrieved 21 June 2023.
- ^ "HISTORY SPEEDWAY and LONGTRACK". Speedway.org. Retrieved 22 July 2021.
- ^ "History Archive". British Speedway. Retrieved 22 July 2021.
- ^ "Speedway". Daily Mirror. 30 July 1979. Retrieved 10 May 2023 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "1979 full season results" (PDF). Speedway Researcher. Retrieved 11 May 2023.
- ^ "1985 Ellesmere Port results" (PDF). Speedway Researcher. Retrieved 24 May 2023.
- ^ "Potters capture fours title for the first time". Staffordshire Sentinel. 6 August 1990. Retrieved 8 May 2023 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "Carr celebrates 25 years in speedway". Crash. Retrieved 22 July 2021.