Reginald Reeves (6 August 1923 – 1 September 1992) was a speedway rider from England.[1][2][3]
| Born | 6 August 1923 London, England |
|---|---|
| Died | 1 September 1992 (aged 69) Braintree, Essex, England |
| Nationality | British (English) |
| Career history | |
| 1949–1951 | Walthamstow Wolves |
| 1952 | West Ham Hammers |
| 1952–1953 | Yarmouth Bloaters |
| 1954–1955 | Ipswich Witches |
| 1960–1961 | Rayleigh Rockets |
| 1963 | New Cross Rangers |
| 1964–1965 | Hackney Hawks |
| Individual honours | |
| 1961 | Provincial Riders' Champion |
| 1960, 1961 | Leading average |
| Team honours | |
| 1960 | Provincial League Champion |
Speedway career edit
Reeves rode in the top two tiers of British Speedway from 1949 to 1965, riding for various clubs.[4] In 1960 and 1961, he returned the leading average in the Provincial League, when riding for the Rayleigh Rockets.[1][5] Also in 1961, he won the Provincial Riders' Championship.[6]
Family edit
His son Eddie Reeves was also a speedway rider.[7]
References edit
- ^ a b "Speedway riders, history and results". wwosbackup. Retrieved 8 October 2021.
- ^ "Riders R". Custom House Years. Retrieved 8 October 2021.
- ^ "ULTIMATE RIDER INDEX, 1929-2022" (PDF). British Speedway. Retrieved 12 June 2023.
- ^ "History Archive". British Speedway. Retrieved 8 October 2021.
- ^ "Year by Year". Speedway Researcher. Retrieved 8 October 2021.
- ^ "One Long Yawn for Trevor". Daily Mirror. 18 September 1961. Retrieved 8 October 2021 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "Racers made to Sweat". Sunderland Daily Echo and Shipping Gazette. 20 March 1950. Retrieved 8 October 2021 – via British Newspaper Archive.
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