Reg Wilson

Reginald Wilson (born 26 January 1948 in Sheffield, England)[1] is a former professional speedway rider from England, who was team manager of the Sheffield Tigers until 2011.[2]

Reg Wilson
Born (1948-01-26) 26 January 1948
Sheffield, England
NationalityBritish (English)
Career history
1969-1986Sheffield Tigers
1969Doncaster Stallions
1970Workington Comets
1971Hull Vikings
1984Newcastle Diamonds
1985-6Birmingham Brummies
Individual honours
1978Northern Riders' Champion
Team honours
1974British League KO Cup winner
1974, 1979Northern Trophy

Career

Wilson spent 18 years riding at the Owlerton club and attained a respectable average of 7.42, scoring a club record 3510.5 points including bonuses in the process. He was the team manager from 1992 until 2007. In a recent poll of all the Sheffield riders ever he came in the top three.

References

  1. Oakes, P.(2004). British Speedway Who's Who. ISBN 0-948882-81-6
  2. "ULTIMATE RIDER INDEX, 1929-2022" (PDF). British Speedway. Retrieved 16 June 2023.


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