Frank Lawrence

Frank Lawrence (born 11 October 1920) was a motorcycle speedway rider from England, who rode for New Cross in the post-World War II period.

Career Lawrence began his career before the war at Dagenham, but his career was put on hold while he served during the war in the Royal Air Force as a fighter pilot, flying Hawker Typhoons. He married in 1940 but was shot down by the German forces and held as a prisoner of war for three and a half years. where he became a regular member of the team.

He scored 15 points in the qualifying rounds for the 1951 Individual Speedway World Championship. He represented England in an unofficial test match against Australia in Dublin in 1950, scoring 10 points.

When New Cross speedway closed in 1953, Lawrence moved on to Harringay Racers.