William Lawson (speedway rider)
William Lawson (born 27 February 1987) is a former motorcycle speedway rider from Scotland.[1][2]
| Born | 27 February 1987 Perth, Scotland |
|---|---|
| Nationality | British (Scottish) |
| Career history | |
| 2002–2003 | Newcastle Gems |
| 2003–2004 | Newcastle Diamonds |
| 2005–2008, 2010, 2018–2022 | Edinburgh Monarchs |
| 2006–2007 | Wolverhampton Wolves |
| 2009 | Berwick Bandits |
| 2009 | Glasgow Tigers |
| 2010 | Belle Vue Aces |
| Individual honours | |
| 2007, 2008, 2009 | British Finalist |
| 2008 | World Under 21 Finalist |
Career
Lawson's first British league team was Newcastle Diamonds, where he spent the 2003 and 2004 seasons. In 2005, Lawson signed for Edinburgh Monarchs for the 2005 Premier League speedway season. He would stay with the club for four years, while also riding for Wolverhampton Wolves in 2006 and 2007. After spells with Glasgow and Berwick in 2009 he rode with the Belle Vue Aces in the British Elite League during 2010. He announced his retirement before the 2011 season.[3]
In 2018, he made a surprise comeback for one of his former clubs the Edinburgh Monarchs. He spent four more seasons with them from 2018 until 2022.[4]
Results
World Championships
- Individual Under-21 World Championship
- Team Under-21 World Championship (Under-21 Speedway World Cup)
- 2008 - 3rd placed in the Qualifying Round One
References
- "2008 Rider index" (PDF). British Speedway. Retrieved 21 March 2023.
- "ULTIMATE RIDER INDEX, 1929-2022" (PDF). British Speedway. Retrieved 26 June 2023.
- "Finalista IMŚJ zakończył karierę z powodu nowych tłumików" (in Polish). SportoweFakty.pl. 26 March 2011. Retrieved 26 March 2011.
- "WILLIAM LAWSON RETURNS". Edinburgh Speedway. Retrieved 14 January 2023.
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