Dave Younghusband
English motorcycle speedway rider
About Dave Younghusband
Born 1938.
Joseph David Younghusband (born 4 May 1938) is a former motorcycle speedway rider from England. He earned eight international caps for the England national speedway team and three caps for the Great Britain team.
Speedway career Younghusband started his career racing for Middlesbrough Bears during the 1962 Provincial Speedway League season and improved his average to 7.92 in 1963 and 9.07 in 1964, the latter topping the club's averages.
He rode in the top tier of British Speedway from 1965-1974, riding for Halifax Dukes from 1965 to 1972. He later rode for Cradley Heathens. He reached the final of the British Speedway Championship in 1968 and 1971.
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Who is Dave Younghusband?
English motorcycle speedway rider
When was Dave Younghusband born?
Dave Younghusband was born on 4 May 1938 in County Durham, Weardale.
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