Billy Bales
Raymond Arthur Bales (born 6 June 1929 in Norwich, Norfolk, England), known as Billy Bales, was a former international motorcycle speedway rider reached the final of Speedway World Championship in 1955.[1]
| Born | 6 June 1929 Norwich, England |
|---|---|
| Nationality | England |
| Current club information | |
| Career status | Retired |
| Career history | |
| 1948–1950 | Yarmouth Bloaters |
| 1952–1963 | Norwich Stars |
| 1965–1969 | Sheffield Tigers |
| Individual honours | |
| 1949 | National Junior champion |
| Team honours | |
| 1955, 1963 | National Trophy winner |
Career
Bales started his career with the Yarmouth Bloaters where he stayed until the start of 1950 when he was called up for National Service. On his return he joined his hometown club, the Norwich Stars and stayed there for thirteen consecutive seasons. The Stars won the National Trophy twice in that time and Bales was selected to ride for England as well as qualifying for the World Final in 1955..
Norwich closed in 1964 so Bales was forced to move on. He was signed by the Sheffield Tigers and remained there until he retired in 1969.
World Final Appearances
- 1955 -
London, Wembley Stadium - 11th - 6pts [1]
References
- Bamford, R. & Shailes, G. (2002). A History of the World Speedway Championship. Stroud: Tempus Publishing. ISBN 0-7524-2402-5
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