Alan Molyneux
Alan Reginald Molyneux (born 12 August 1950) is a former speedway rider from England.[1][2][3]
 Speedway rider | |
| Born | 12 August 1950 (age 73) Derby, England |
|---|---|
| Nationality | British (English) |
| Career history | |
| 1973–1974 | Long Eaton Rangers/Archers |
| 1974 | Wolverhampton Wolves |
| 1974 | Cradley United |
| 1974 | Exeter Falcons |
| 1974 | Leicester Lions |
| 1974 | Newport |
| 1975 | Stoke Potters |
| 1975–1980 | Coventry Bees |
| 1981 | Sheffield Tigers |
| 1982 | Birmingham Brummies |
| 1982–1983, 1985 | Long Eaton Invaders |
| Individual honours | |
| 1979 | British Championship finalist |
| Team honours | |
| 1978, 1979 | British League Champion |
| 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979 | Midland Cup |
| 1980 | Midland League |
Speedway career
Molyneux reached the final of the British Speedway Championship in 1979.[1][4] He rode in the top tier of British Speedway from 1973–1985, riding for various clubs.[5][1][6] Alan retired in 1983 but made a brief comeback in 1985 for Long Eaton to help them over injury problems.
After Speedway
Went back to the Nottingham lace industry for 17 years until the trade died out and took up employment at a factory making caravan interiors. Married to Linda, they live in Long Eaton. They have two children and grandchildren. Apart from the occasional visit to stadiums to watch, Alan makes model speedway bikes.
References
- "Speedway riders, history and results". wwosbackup. Retrieved 22 July 2021.
- "ALAN MOLYNEUX". World Speedway Riders. Retrieved 22 July 2021.
- "ULTIMATE RIDER INDEX, 1929-2022" (PDF). British Speedway. Retrieved 17 June 2023.
- "HISTORY SPEEDWAY and LONGTRACK". Speedway.org. Retrieved 22 July 2021.
- "History Archive". British Speedway. Retrieved 22 July 2021.
- Lawson,K (2018) “Riders, Teams and Stadiums”. ISBN 978-0-244-72538-9
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