About George Barclay
Born 1937. George Barclay is a British motorcycle racer.
George A. Barclay (born 1 April 1935 in Elephant & Castle, London, England) is a former motorcycle speedway rider from England.
Career Barclay started his career with the West Ham Hammers in the British League, during the 1966 British League season. He left West Ham to sign for Rayleigh Rockets for the 1970 season.
Barclay joined the Sunderland Stars in 1971 and remained with them until their closure in 1974.
After racing Barclay has been the driving force of the opening of the National Speedway Museum in Broxbourne in Hertfordshire. It is believed George sadly passed away aged 90 in January 2026.
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Who is George Barclay?
British speedway rider
When was George Barclay born?
George Barclay was born on 1 April 1937 in London.
What is George Barclay's occupation?
George Barclay is a motorcycle racer.
What nationality is George Barclay?
George Barclay is British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: George Barclay (speedway rider)
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