Hugh Skidmore

Hugh Skidmore (born 2 November 1990)[1] is an Australian speedway rider, who rode for Sheffield Tigers and Redcar Bears in the Premier League i the UK. He won the New South Wales Championship in 2009, and the Queensland State Championship in 2018.

Hugh Skidmore
Born (1990-11-02) 2 November 1990
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales
NicknameSkiddy
NationalityAustralian
Career history
2009–2012Sheffield Tigers
2013–2016Redcar Bears
Individual honours
2009New South Wales Champion
2018Queensland State Champion

Career

Born in Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Skidmore was signed to the Sheffield Tigers in June 2009[2] to ride in the Premier League. He replaced the injured Ritchie Hawkins and impressed during his first few races to earn a contract until the end of the year.

On 29 October 2009 Skidmore was the first rider to be re-signed by the Sheffield Tigers[3] to ride in the 2010 Premier League Speedway Season.

On 3 November 2010 he was again re-signed by the Sheffield Tigers[4] for his third season to ride in the 2011 Premier League Speedway Season.
Skidmore signed for the Redcar Bears for the 2013 season.

References
  1. "2010 Rider Index/Riders - S". British Speedway Official Website. 10 November 2010. Retrieved 10 November 2010.
  2. "Tigers Sign New Aussie". Sheffield Tigers. 2 June 2009. Retrieved 10 November 2010.
  3. "Skidmore Signs for 2010". Sheffield Tigers. 29 October 2009. Retrieved 10 November 2010.
  4. "Skidmore Signs on for 2011". Sheffield Tigers. 3 November 2010. Retrieved 10 November 2010.
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