About Fred Brand
Lived 1925 – 2016 (aged 91). Fred Brand was a British speedway rider.
Charles Frederick Brand (1925–2016) was an English speedway rider.
Speedway career Brand trialled as a novice for Norwich Stars in 1949 before signing for Yarmouth Bloaters. He rode for Yarmouth in the British speedway leagues from 1949 to 1953, where he earned the nickname the "Master of Caister Road". He signed for Norwich after the teams agreed a transfer fee of £1,100 in March 1954, despite competition from West Ham Hammers for his signature.
Brand reached the final of the Speedway World Championship in the 1954 Individual Speedway World Championship.
World final appearances Individual World Championship 1954 - London, Wembley Stadium - 8th - 7pts
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Who was Fred Brand?
British motorcycle speedway rider
When was Fred Brand born?
Fred Brand was born on 3 February 1925 in Spalding.
When did Fred Brand die?
Fred Brand died on 2 December 2016.
What was Fred Brand's occupation?
Fred Brand was a speedway rider.
What nationality was Fred Brand?
Fred Brand was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Fred Brand. https://biography.guide/fred-brand/
MLA: "Fred Brand." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/fred-brand/.
Chicago: "Fred Brand." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/fred-brand/.
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