Chris Turner

Christopher Turner (born 28 May 1958) is a former motorcycle speedway rider from England.

Biography Born in Crewe, Cheshire, Turner took up speedway at the age of fourteen at the training school at Belle Vue. He also competed in grasstrack racing as a junior.

In 1976, he rode for Ellesmere Port Gunners in the National League for whom he averaged more than nine points per match, as well as riding in the British League for Belle Vue, for whom he averaged over five points. He won the National League Pairs with Ellesmere in 1976. In 1977, and 1878 he was a regular part of Belle Vue's British League team, before signing for Leicester Lions in 1979. He struggled to score well and was loaned to National League Stoke Potters for much of the season, although he was recalled by the Lions later in the season.

In 1981, he helped the Edinburgh Monarchs win the Fours Championship during the 1981 National League season.

Turner represented England at National League level against Scotland in 1981 and 1982.