Ian Gledhill
| Born | 12 August 1958 Diggle, Greater Manchester, England |
|---|---|
| Died | 10 October 2015 (aged 57) |
| Nationality | British (English) |
| Career history | |
| 1976–1978, 1981 | Reading Racers |
| 1976 | Eastbourne Eagles |
| 1977–1979 | Stoke Potters |
| 1979 | Birmingham Brummies |
| 1979, 1982 | Cradley Heathens |
| 1979 | Wolverhampton Wolves |
| 1979 | Wimbledon Dons |
| 1979 | Hackney Hawks |
| 1980–1981 | Mildenhall Fen Tigers |
| 1982 | Oxford Cheetahs |
| Individual honours | |
| 1979 | National League Riders' Champion |
| Team honours | |
| 1977 | Spring Gold Cup Winner |
Ian Gledhill (1958–2015) was a speedway rider from England.[1][2]
Speedway career
Gledhill rode in the top two tiers of British Speedway from 1976 to 1982, riding for various clubs.[3] He began his career with Reading Racers[4] from 1976 to 1978.
In 1979, he won the National League Riders' Champion, held at Wimbledon Stadium on 29 September.[5][1][6]
References
- ^ a b "Speedway riders, history and results". wwosbackup. Retrieved 12 September 2021.
- ^ "Ian Gledhill rider profile". Cradley Speedway. Retrieved 12 September 2021.
- ^ "History Archive". British Speedway. Retrieved 12 September 2021.
- ^ "Gledhill called up for Derby clash". Reading Evening Post. 9 October 1978. Retrieved 30 August 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "Outlaw's Crash". Derby Daily Telegraph. 1 October 1979. Retrieved 20 June 2023 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "Year by Year". Speedway Researcher. Retrieved 12 September 2021.