Ian Cartwright
Speedway rider
About Ian Cartwright
Born 1954.
Ian Thompson Cartwright (born 25 July 1954) is a former motorcycle speedway rider from England.
Speedway career Cartwright, a product of the Halifax training scheme, began his league career with Crewe Kings during the 1973 British League Division Two season. The following season he continued to ride for Crewe but was also introduced to the top tier of British Speedway with the Halifax Dukes.
He would spend the remainder of his career with Halifax, riding for them from 1974 to 1982. During his nine years with the club his average peaked in 1979 at 8.95
He reached the final of the British Speedway Championship on two occasions in 1980 and 1981.
At retirement he had earned 6 international caps for the England national speedway team.
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Who is Ian Cartwright?
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When was Ian Cartwright born?
Ian Cartwright was born on 25 July 1954 in Crayke, North Yorkshire.
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