Jeremy Doncaster

Jeremy Doncaster (born 16 June 1961 in Grimsby, England)[1] is a former international motorcycle speedway rider who won the World Team Cup in 1989, top scoring for Great Britain with 13 points. He also finished in third place in the 1989 World Final. Doncaster finished equal on 12 points with countryman Simon Wigg who defeated him in a run-off for second place.[2]

Jeremy Doncaster
Born (1961-06-16) 16 June 1961
Grimsby, England
Nationality England

Doncaster spent most of his career with the Ipswich Witches, but when they dropped to the British League Division Two he moved to Reading Racers where he was twice a member of British League winning teams, in 1990 and 1992. He also rode in the Swedish League for Bysarna. He had also twice won the Golden Helmet of Pardubice (CZE) in 1989 and 1990.

World Final appearances

Individual World Championship

World Team Cup

World Longtrack Championship

Finalist

Grand-Prix Years

  • 1997 54pts - 10th (Five Rounds)
  • 1999 42pts - 11th (Five Rounds)
  • 2001 0pts - =21st (One Round)

European Grasstrack Championship
  • 1982 Damme Winner
  • 1983 Nandlastadt 5th

British Grasstrack Championship

500cc

  • 1980 - Third
  • 1988 - Third
  • 1991 - Second
  • 1992 - Third
  • 1996 - Third

250cc

  • 1979 - Second
  • 1980 - First

References
  1. Oakes, P & Rising, P (1986). 1986 Speedway Yearbook. ISBN 0-948882-00-X
  2. Bamford, R. & Shailes, G. (2002). A History of the World Speedway Championship. Stroud: Tempus Publishing. ISBN 0-7524-2402-5
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