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Charles Cullum

1913 – 1990

American motorcycle speedway rider

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About Charles Cullum

Lived 1913 – 1990 (aged 76–77).

Charles Leonard Cullum (March 8, 1913 – January 9, 1990) was a motorcycle speedway rider from the United States.

Biography Cullum, born in Missouri, was part of Putt Mossman's motorcycle stunt team in the mid-1930s, after the pair met at a motorcycle dealership. Cullum and Mossman travelled all over the America and beyond, performing wild stunts. He gained the unwanted nickname of Pee-Wee Cullum due to his size.

Cullum took up speedway and won the Dirt Track Championnat du Monde (an early version of the Speedway World Championship and rival of the Star Riders' Championship) at Stade Buffalo in Paris during 1936.

As America's third best rider in 1949, behind Wilbur Lamoreaux and Jack Milne, the Belle Vue Aces were keen to secure a contract with him but faced problems over S.R.A rules.

However, Cullum did begin his British leagues career riding for Belle Vue Aces, during the 1949 Speedway National League season. He won the National Trophy with the Manchester club during his debut season. Another highlight was also reaching the Championship round of the 1949 Individual Speedway World Championship.

The following season in 1950, he signed on again for Belle Vue and improved his average to 7.02, despite struggling with cartilage issues in the summer and wearing a special steel leg brace.

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1913
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Charles Leonard Cullum

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Charles Cullum?

American motorcycle speedway rider (1913 – 1990)

When was Charles Cullum born?

Charles Cullum was born in 1913.

When did Charles Cullum die?

Charles Cullum died on 9 January 1990.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Charles Cullum

· Wikidata: Q124322825

· DBpedia: Charles Cullum (speedway rider)

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