About Danny Ayres
Lived 1986 – 2020 (aged 33). Danny Ayres was a British motorcycle racer.
Career Ayres began his career in motocross and converted to speedway relatively late, in 2014. He rode for various teams, including Kent Kings, Glasgow Tigers, King's Lynn Stars, Leicester Lions, Redcar Bears, and Scunthorpe Scorpions.
He was injured in a National League match in August 2019, suffering a broken left tibia.
Death Ayres died in February 2020 of suicide. In the East Anglian Daily Times, written after Ayres' death, he was described as being "hugely popular with speedway folk throughout the country for his all-action style." Various people paid tribute, including Scott Nicholls, Scunthorpe Scorpions, Cradley Heathens, and Peterborough Panthers.
At his funeral, on 14 February, the hearse made a final lap of the Mildenhall Fen Tigers' track.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Danny Ayres?
British speedway rider
When was Danny Ayres born?
Danny Ayres was born on 16 August 1986 in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk.
When did Danny Ayres die?
Danny Ayres died on 1 February 2020.
What was Danny Ayres's occupation?
Danny Ayres was a motorcycle racer.
What nationality was Danny Ayres?
Danny Ayres was British.
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