Neil Collins (speedway rider)
Neil Jeffrey Collins (born 15 October 1961 in Manchester, England) is a former speedway rider.[1] He once finished runner-up with England in the World Team Cup final.[2]
| Born | 15 October 1961 Manchester, England |
|---|---|
| Nationality |  England |
| Current club information | |
| Career status | Retired |
| Career history | |
| 1978 | Ellesmere Port Gunners |
| 1979 | Nottingham Outlaws |
| 1979, 2001 | Workington Comets |
| 1979–1980, 1984–1988, 1995 | Sheffield Tigers |
| 1980–1981 | Edinburgh Monarchs |
| 1981, 1996, 2001, 2003 | Belle Vue Aces |
| 1982–1983 | Leicester Lions |
| 1989–1990 | Wolverhampton Wolves |
| 1992, 1997 | Glasgow Tigers |
| 1993-1994 | Long Eaton Invaders |
| 1998 | Stoke Potters |
| 1999–2000 | Swindon Robins |
| 2002, 2004 | Somerset Rebels |
| 2003 | Hull Vikings |
| 2003 | Peterborough Panthers |
| 2005–2006 | Newport Wasps |
| Team honours | |
| 1981 | National League KO Cup winners |
| 1981 | National League Fours winners |
| 2000 | Premier League KO Cup winners |
| 2001 | Premier League Fours champions |
When Neil retired he had broken the record for domestic appearances (1,132) in British Speedway, overtaking the record previously held by his brother Les (1,084).[3]
2007 would have been his thirtieth season but having not found a team place by the start of the season, due to the reduction in the points limit for team building purposes, he decided to retire.[4]
Family
Neil has four brothers all of whom were speedway riders, Peter, Phil, Les and Stephen. His nephews Aidan and Chris were also riders but have both retired from the sport.
World Final appearances
World Team Cup
- 1984 -
Leszno, Alfred Smoczyk Stadium (with Chris Morton / Peter Collins / Simon Wigg / Phil Collins) - 2nd - 24pts (2)
External links
References
- Oakes, P.(2004). British Speedway Who's Who. ISBN 0-948882-81-6
- Bamford, R. & Shailes, G. (2002). A History of the World Speedway Championship. Stroud: Tempus Publishing. ISBN 0-7524-2402-5
- Bamford, Robert (July 2008). "Retro Speedway Magazine". Retro Speedway. p. 19.
- Bamford, Robert (2008). Methanol Press Speedway Yearbook 2008. Methanol Press. ISBN 978-0-9553103-5-5.
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