Carl Blackbird
English speedway rider
About Carl Blackbird
Born 1965.
Carl Ivan Blackbird (born 26 March 1965) is a former motorcycle speedway rider from England and Great Britain.
Speedway career Blackbird rode in the top tier of British Speedway from 1981–1993, riding for various clubs.
In 1984, he won the league and cup double with Ipswich Witches during the 1984 British League season, in addition to helping Mildenhall Fen Tigers win the Fours Championship during the 1984 National League season.
In 1985, he became the British Under 21 Champion He reached the final of the British Speedway Championship in 1986. In 1988, he signed for Ipswich Witches, moving from Belle Vue.
At retirement he had earned 8 international caps for the England national speedway team.
Family His son Lewis Blackbird is a former speedway rider, as were Carl's brothers Mark Blackbird and Paul Blackbird.
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Who is Carl Blackbird?
English speedway rider
When was Carl Blackbird born?
Carl Blackbird was born on 26 March 1965 in Peterborough.
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