Geoff Ambrose

Geoffrey Ambrose (born 26 July 1946) is a British former motorcycle speedway rider.

Geoff Ambrose
Born (1946-07-26) 26 July 1946
Stoke-on-Trent
Nationality England
Current club information
Career statusRetired
Career history
1967–1971Wolverhampton Wolves
1968–1969Crayford Highwaymen
1972–1973Leicester Lions
1973, 1975Crewe Kings
Individual honours
1969Second Division Riders Champion

Born in Stoke-on-Trent, Ambrose began his career in 1967 with Wolverhampton Wolves, riding in two Division One matches.[1] He stayed with Wolverhampton until the end of the 1971 season, also riding in Division Two for Crayford Highwaymen in 1968 and 1969.[1] His best year was 1969, averaging over 10 points per match for Crayford and over 6 for Wolverhapton, also winning the Second Division Riders Championship.[1] He represented a Young England side against Australasia and Czechoslovakia in 1969, and again in 1973, against Sweden.[1]

In 1972 he moved on to Leicester Lions, and scored well until a series of knee injuries prompted his retirement from the sport.[2] In 1973 he returned to racing with Crewe Kings in Division Two, also making four appearances for Leicester.[1][2]

He retired early in the 1975 season to concentrate on his motorcycle dealership business.[1]

Ambrose was also a musician, and played in a band.[3]

References
  1. Oakes, Peter & Mauger, Ivan (1976) Who's Who of World Speedway, Studio Publications, ISBN 0-904584-04-6, p. 9
  2. Jones, Alan (2010) Speedway in Leicester: The Lions Roar, Automedia, p. 157
  3. Gibson, Sandra (2011) Ain't Bad for a Pink: The Life of Bluesman Pete 'Snakey Jake' Johnson, Matador, ISBN 978-1848766655, p. 54
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