Dave Perks
British speedway rider
About Dave Perks
Born 1951.
David Ernest Perks (born 16 December 1951) is a former speedway rider from England.
Speedway career
Perks rode in the top two tiers of British Speedway from 1972 to 1987, riding for various clubs.
Perks began a cycle speedway career with a team called the Oldbury Lions and after one appearance for Scunthorpe Saints joined the Cradley Heathens in 1972. He won the Ivor Hughes Trophy for best novice during his inaugural season at Dudley Wood.
In 1984, he won the silver medal at the National League Riders' Championship. Perks captained Newcastle Diamonds in 1986.
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Who is Dave Perks?
British speedway rider
When was Dave Perks born?
Dave Perks was born on 16 December 1951 in Halesowen, West Midlands (county).
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