Bob Valentine (speedway rider)
| Born | 19 April 1940 Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia |
|---|---|
| Died | 20 January 2026 (aged 85) Australia |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Career history | |
| 1970 | Workington Comets |
| 1970–1974 | Sheffield Tigers |
| 1975 | Coventry Bees |
| 1976 | Birmingham Brummies |
| 1977 | Cradley Heathens |
| Individual honours | |
| 1973, 1974 | British Speedway Championship finalist |
| Team honours | |
| 1974 | British League KO Cup winner |
| 1973, 1974 | Northern Trophy |
Robert John Valentine (19 April 1940 – 20 January 2026) was an Australian international motorcycle speedway rider.[1][2]
Speedway career
Valentine joined Workington Comets in 1970[3] and rode in the top two tiers of British Speedway from 1970 to 1977, riding for various clubs.[4] He was a finalist at the British Speedway Championship in 1973 and 1974.[1]
He earned 24 caps for the Australia national speedway team.[5]
Death
Valentine died in Australia on 20 January 2026, at the age of 85.[6]
References
- ^ a b "Speedway riders, history and results". wwosbackup. Retrieved 28 July 2021.
- ^ "Bob valentine". Cradley Speedway. Retrieved 28 July 2021.
- ^ "Speedway at the Weir". Brentwood Gazette. 5 June 1970. Retrieved 23 August 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "History Archive". British Speedway. Retrieved 27 July 2021.
- ^ "ULTIMATE RIDER INDEX, 1929-2022" (PDF). British Speedway. Retrieved 15 August 2023.
- ^ "Workington Comets legend Bob Valentine dies aged 85". Cumbria Crack. 21 January 2026. Retrieved 23 January 2026.