Sean Wilson (speedway rider)

Sean Wilson
Born (1969-11-07) 7 November 1969
York, England
Nationality  England
Website www.seanwilsonracing.co.uk
Current club information
Career status Retired
Career history
1986-1988, 1999-2005
1989-1990, 1997-1998
1990
1991-1993, 1995-1996
2000-2003
2000
2001-2002
2003
Sheffield Tigers
Coventry Bees
King's Lynn Stars
Bradford Dukes
Västervik (SWE)
TŻ Lublin (POL)
Opole (POL)
Rawicz (POL)
Individual honours
1999, 2003, 2005 Premier League Riders Champion
Team honours
1991, 1992, 1993
1997
1999, 2002
1995, 2002
2001
1999, 2002
1999, 2000
British League KO Cup winner
Craven Shield Winner
Premier League Champion
Premier League KO Cup Winner
Premier Trophy Winner
Young Shield Winner
Premier League Fours Champion

Sean Wilson (born 7 November 1969 in York, England)[1] is a former international speedway rider who has ridden for Great Britain at test level.

Career summary

Wilson had a career spanning 20 years, starting and finishing at Sheffield. He became Premier League Riders Champion three times.

His career ended early due to a number of injuries. In 2004 whilst riding in Joe Screen's testimonial at Belle Vue he crushed the C7 vertebrate in his neck leaving him in a neck brace for several months. He returned in 2005 but suffered a dislocated shoulder and a fractured humerus. He was subsequently, much to his disappointment, released at the end of 2005 which triggered a retirement.

After retirement

Wilson now has a speedway engine building business and counts former world champion Gary Havelock, Kyle Legault and David Howe amongst his past and present customers.

References

  1. Oakes, P.(2004). British Speedway Who's Who. ISBN 0-948882-81-6

External links

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