About Doug Davies
Lived 1936 – 2000. Doug Davies was a South African speedway rider.
Doug Davies (6 August 1936 – 8 June 2000) was a South Africa international motorcycle speedway rider. He earned 10 caps for the South African national speedway team.
Speedway career Davies reached the final of the Speedway World Championship in the 1956 Individual Speedway World Championship.
He rode in the top tier of British Speedway with Birmingham Brummies from 1954 to 1956, and New Cross Rangers in 1961.
World final appearances Individual World Championship 1956 – London, Wembley Stadium – 13th – 4pts
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Doug Davies?
South African speedway rider
When was Doug Davies born?
Doug Davies was born on 6 August 1936 in Potchefstroom.
When did Doug Davies die?
Doug Davies died in 2000.
What was Doug Davies's occupation?
Doug Davies was a speedway rider.
What nationality was Doug Davies?
Doug Davies was South African.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Doug Davies (speedway rider)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Doug Davies. https://biography.guide/doug-davies/
MLA: "Doug Davies." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/doug-davies/.
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