Phil Collins (speedway rider)
Philip David Collins (born 2 June 1960 in Manchester, England) is a former Speedway rider.[1] He once finished runner-up with England in the World Team Cup final in 1984 and third in 1985. He was British Under-21 Champion in 1978. His transfer from Ellesmere Port to Cradley Heath in 1978 for £15,000 was a record transfer fee at the time.
| Born | 2 June 1960 Manchester, England |
|---|---|
| Nationality |  England |
| Current club information | |
| Career status | Retired |
| Career history | |
| 1976-1978 | Ellesmere Port Gunners |
| 1977, 1978-1986 | Cradley Heathens |
| 1977 | Wolverhampton Wolves |
| 1977 | Belle Vue Aces |
| 1977 | Birmingham Brummies |
| 1977 | Bristol Bulldogs |
| 1977 | Exeter Falcons |
| Individual honours | |
| 1978 | British Under-21 Champion |
| 1983 | Overseas Champion |
| 1983 | Scottish Open Champion |
| Team honours | |
| 1981, 1983 | British League Champions |
| 1979, 1980, 1982, 1983, 1986 | British League KO Cup Winners |
| 1982, 1984, 1986 | League Cup Winners |
| 1980 | Midland Cup |
World final appearances
Individual World Championship
- 1983 -
Norden, Motodrom Halbemond - 13th - 4pts - 1985 -
Bradford, Odsal Stadium - Reserve - did not ride
World Team Cup
- 1984 -
Leszno, Alfred Smoczyk Stadium (with Chris Morton / Peter Collins / Simon Wigg / Neil Collins) - 2nd - 24pts (7) - 1985 -
USA Long Beach, Veterans Memorial Stadium (with Jeremy Doncaster / Kelvin Tatum / Richard Knight / John Davis) – 3rd – 13pts (2)
World Longtrack Finals
- 1981 -
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Gornja Radgona 14pts (6th) - 1982 -
Esbjerg 0pts (18th) - 1986 - Pfarrkirchen 5pts (13th)
Family
Phil has four brothers all of whom were speedway riders, 1976 World Champion Peter, Les who finished second behind defending champion and home town hero Bruce Penhall at the 1982 World Final in Los Angeles, Neil and Stephen. His nephews Aidan and Chris were also riders but have both retired from the sport. Phil also has three daughters: Grace, Abby and Lilly Collins.
References
- Oakes, P.(2004). British Speedway Who's Who. ISBN 0-948882-81-6
External links
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