Ian John Barney (born 15 February 1961) is a former speedway rider from England.[1][2][3]
| Born | 15 February 1961 (age 63) Stamford, Lincolnshire, England |
|---|---|
| Nationality | British (English) |
| Career history | |
| 1980-1992, 1994, 2003 | Peterborough Panthers |
| 1982–1984 | Eastbourne Eagles |
| 1987–1988 | King's Lynn Stars |
| 1990 | Exeter Falcons |
| 1991 | Sheffield Tigers |
| 1993 | Long Eaton Invaders |
| 1994 | Coventry Bees |
| Individual honours | |
| 1984 | National League Riders' Champion |
| Team honours | |
| 1988, 1989 | Fours Championship winner |
Speedway career edit
Barney rode in the top two tiers of British Speedway from 1980 to 2003, riding for various clubs.[4]
In 1984, he became the National League Riders' Champion, held at East of England Arena on 13 October.[1][5][6]
In 1988, he helped the Peterborough Panthers win the Fours Championship during the 1988 National League season.[7] In 1989, he helped the Peterborough win the Fours Championship again during the 1989 National League season.[8]
References edit
- ^ a b "Speedway riders, history and results". wwosbackup. Retrieved 28 September 2021.
- ^ "IT'S LEGEND BARNEY". Peterborough Speedway. Retrieved 28 September 2021.
- ^ "ULTIMATE RIDER INDEX, 1929-2022" (PDF). British Speedway. Retrieved 21 June 2023.
- ^ "History Archive". British Speedway. Retrieved 28 September 2021.
- ^ "Year by Year". Speedway Researcher. Retrieved 28 September 2021.
- ^ "Barney wins title". Sunday Sun (Newcastle). 14 October 1984. Retrieved 21 June 2023 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "Speedway". Cambridge Daily News. 8 August 1988. Retrieved 11 May 2023 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ Oakes, Peter (1990). Speedway Yearbook 1990. Front Page Books. p. 46. ISBN 0-948882-15-8.
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