Carl Stonehewer

Carl Bryan 'Stoney' Stonehewer (born 16 May 1972) is a former motorcycle speedway rider.

Carl Stonehewer
Born (1972-05-16) 16 May 1972
Manchester, England
NicknameStoney
Nationality England
Current club information
Career statusRetired
Career history
1988-1989, 1991-1993, 2003Belle Vue Aces
1990Wolverhampton Wolves
1994Peterborough Panthers
1995-1997Long Eaton Invaders
1998Sheffield Tigers
1999-2005, 2007-2008Workington Comets
2009Redcar Bears
1999-2001Zielona Góra (Pol)
2000Lindarna (Swe)
2000-2003Smederna (Swe)
2002Piła (Pol)
Individual honours
2000, 2001Premier League Riders Champion
Team honours
1993Elite League Champion
1997, 2001, 2004, 2008Premier League Four-Team Champion
1997, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003Premier League Pairs Champion
2008Young Shield winner

Career Landmarks

Speedway Grand Prix

World Team Cup

Premier League Pairs Championship

Workington Comets

  • Record for most appearances for the Workington Comets.
  • Stonehewer announced his retirement in early 2006[1] after suffering horrific friction burns in a freak racing accident in 2005.[2]
  • In April 2007 it was announced he was returning to the Workington Comets team.[3]

Zielona Góra

Speedway Grand Prix results

Year Position Points Best Finish Notes
2000 18th 30 8th
2001 12th 46 7th
2002 19th 30 5th Did not ride in three GP meetings due to injury.

References

  1. "Stoney quits". News and Star. 1 December 2006. Retrieved 8 December 2007.
  2. "Stonehewer out for rest of the season". BBC. 25 July 2005. Retrieved 8 December 2007.
  3. "Stoney's back". News and Star. 18 April 2004. Retrieved 8 December 2007.
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