Vic Duggan

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Vic Duggan 1937
Vic Duggan 1937

Victor 'Vic' Duggan (born 16 October 1910 West Maitland, New South Wales, Australia- died 2007)[1] was a Speedway who won the London Riders' Championship in 1947 whilst with the Harringay Racers. [2]

He started his career in 1937 with the Hackney Wick Wolves, before spells with the Bristol Bulldogs in 1938 and Wimbledon Dons in 1939. In 1947 he returned to the UK with the Harringay Racers. Was a co-director of the Sydney Sports Ground with Lionel Van Praag and Max Grosskreutz where he held the track record.[1]

In 1947 he became Australian National Champion, beating his brother Ray who was the 1946 champion, into second place.[1]

[edit] World Final Appearances

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b c Addison J. (1948). The People Speedway Guide. Odhams Press Limited
  2. ^ Belton, Brian (2003). Hammerin' Round. ISBN 0-7524-2438-6
  3. ^ Bamford, R. & Shailes, G. (2002). A History of the World Speedway Championship. Stroud: Tempus Publishing. ISBN 0-7524-2402-5
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