Paul Starke
| Paul Starke | ||
| Personal information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Nationality | English | |
| Date of birth | 18 November 1990 | |
| Place of birth | Hereford, Herefordshire | |
| Website | www | |
| Current club information | ||
| British league | Poole Pirates/ Somerset Rebels | |
| Career history | ||
| Buxton Hitmen Plymouth Devils Rye House Rockets Isle of Wight Islanders Berwick Bandits Cradley Heathens Birmingham Brummies Somerset Rebels Poole Pirates |
2007 2008-2010 2010 2010-2012 2013 2013-14 2014 2014- 2015- | |
| Individual honours | ||
| Team honours | ||
| Speedway National League | 2013, 2014 | |
Paul Starke (born 18 November 1990) is an English speedway rider.
Career
Born in Hereford, Starke started his career with the Buxton Hitmen, before going on to have spells at a variety of different clubs during his development into an Elite League rider. Starke's most successful period to date was his 2 years with the Cradley Heathens in the National League. It was here that he won 2 league titles, forming a formidable partnership with Steve Worrall during the second year. His first spell in the Elite League was a disappointing one. After being selected by the Birmingham Brummies in the reserve rider draft the club closed midway through the season due to financial problems. Despite this disappointment Starke said he 'enjoyed his time at Birmingham' and described their downfall as a "crying shame."[1] The following season Starke was back in the Elite League, this time being selected in the draft by reigning champions the Poole Pirates.[2]
References
- ↑ "Paul Starke pays tribute to Birmingham Brummies fans". Birmingham Mail. 7 October 2014. Retrieved 31 March 2015.
- ↑ "UPDATED Speedway: Poole Pirates retain Kyle Newman and pick Paul Starke at reserve for 2015". Bournemouth Echo. 26 November 2014. Retrieved 31 March 2015.