About Derek Harrison
Born 1959. Derek Harrison is a motorcycle racer.
Derek Charles Ernest Harrison (born 1 May 1959) is a former motorcycle speedway rider from England.
Career Harrison, born in Brandon, Suffolk, began his career in 1976 with Boston Barracudas. Between 1978 and 1980 he rode for both his parent club King's Lynn Stars in the British League and between 1978 and 1979 rode in the National League (NL) with Milton Keynes Knights.
In 1982 and 1983 he rode for Mildenhall Fen Tigers in the NL as well as spells with Leicester Lions, Reading Racers, and Birmingham Brummies in the top flight. In 1984 he transferred to Peterborough Panthers for a transfer fee of £10,000 before spending his final season with Eastbourne Eagles.
Harrison represented England at National League level in two matches against Scotland in 1979.
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Who is Derek Harrison?
English speedway rider
When was Derek Harrison born?
Derek Harrison was born on 1 May 1959 in Brandon.
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Derek Harrison is a motorcycle racer.
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· DBpedia: Derek Harrison (speedway rider)
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