Martin Yeates

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Martin Yeates (born 24 November 1953 in Salisbury, England) is a former motorcycle speedway rider from England.[1] [2]

Career

Yeates prominently rode for the Poole Pirates, Weymouth Wildcats and Oxford Cheetahs.[3]

In 1980 he signed for Weymouth from Poole for a National League record at the time of £7,000.[4]

In 1982, he won the National League Pairs, partnering Simon Wigg for Weymouth, during the 1982 National League season.[5] The following season he helped Weymouth retain the pairs title, but this time rode with Simon Cross.[6]

In 1984, he reached the 1984 Overseas final round of the Speedway World Championship,[7] becoming the first National League rider to reach that stage.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".

His involvement with Speedway continued with association with Swindon Robins as Team Manager and Co-Promoter.

Personal life

Retiring at the end of the 1987 season, he set up his own business - Martin Yeates Caravans - just outside Salisbury, later renamed as Salisbury Caravan Centre.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".

References

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  1. ↑ Lawson,K (2018) “Riders, Teams and Stadiums”. Template:ISBN
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  3. ↑ Bamford, R. & Shailes, G. (2002). A History of the World Speedway Championship. Stroud: Tempus Publishing. Template:ISBN
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