Geoff Curtis
Geoffrey Curtis (26 April 1943 – 15 December 1973) was a motorcycle speedway rider from Australia.[1][2]
| Born | 26 April 1943 Sydney, Australia |
|---|---|
| Died | 15 December 1973 (aged 30) Sydney, Australia |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Career history | |
| 1969 | Crewe Kings |
| 1970 | Newcastle Diamonds |
| 1971–1973 | Reading Racers |
| Individual honours | |
| 1971 | British Speedway Championship finalist |
| Team honours | |
| 1973 | British League Champion |
| 1972 | Spring Gold Cup Winner |
| 1972 | Metropolitan Gold Cup Winner |
Speedway career
Curtis rode in the top tier of British Speedway from 1969 to 1973, riding for various clubs.[3] He was a finalist at the British Speedway Championship in 1971 and helped Reading Racers win the British League title in 1973, but was killed after the 1973 season, in a race at the Sydney Showground.[1][4]
References
- "Speedway riders, history and results". wwosbackup. Retrieved 28 July 2021.
- "28th July 2019". Speedway Plus. Retrieved 28 July 2021.
- "History Archive". British Speedway. 3 March 2017. Retrieved 27 July 2021.
- "ULTIMATE RIDER INDEX, 1929-2022" (PDF). British Speedway. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
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