Paul Gachet (speedway rider)

Victor Paul Gachet (born 23 April 1955 in London) is a former motorcycle speedway rider from England.[1][2]

Paul Gachet
Riding for Oxford Rebels
Born(1955-04-23)23 April 1955
London
NationalityBritish
Career history
1972-1975Eastbourne Eagles
1972-1975Oxford Rebels
1973Newport
1973Swindon Robins
1973Halifax Dukes
1973Coatbridge Tigers
1974Hull Vikings
1974Wolverhampton Wolves
1976-1978White City Rebels
1978Mildenhall Fen Tigers
Team honours
1975New National League KO Cup Winner
1975Midland Cup Winner

Career edit

He started his career with Eastbourne Eagles under Robert Dugard, who was also co-promoter at Oxford Rebels where Paul rode in the British League in 1975.[3]

In 1976, after threat of closure at Oxford, the team relocated to White City where Paul rode for three seasons.[2][4]

 
Riding for Oxford Rebels

For his last year in speedway he moved for his last year of racing to Mildenhall Fen Tigers.[2]

References edit

  1. ^ Lawson, K (2018) “Riders, Teams and Stadiums”. ISBN 978-0-244-72538-9
  2. ^ a b c "ULTIMATE RIDER INDEX, 1929-2022" (PDF). British Speedway. Retrieved 17 June 2023.
  3. ^ Lawson, K (2018) “Rebels 1975 – The Last Season”. ISBN 978-0-244-99725-0
  4. ^ "An Interview With...Lee Dunton". Speedway Plus. Retrieved 17 June 2023.