About Jack Hunt
Lived 1921 – 1991 (aged 70). Jack Hunt was a New Zealand speedway rider.
John Casement Hunt (6 April 1921 – 10 October 1991) was a New Zealand motorcycle speedway rider.
Life and career John Casement Hunt was born in Auckland on 6 April 1921, the son of Percy and Nellie Hunt. In 1945, he became champion of New Zealand after winning the New Zealand Solo Championship. He was one of the early overseas riders who travelled to the United Kingdom from New Zealand after World War II and started racing in the British leagues during the 1947 Speedway National League Division Two, when riding for the Newcastle Diamonds.
Hunt then went on to win a second New Zealand Championship in 1948 before returning to ride for Newcastle the same season. During the 1948 Speedway National League Division Two season he topped the Newcastle team's averages, despite his season ending early after a serious accident in which he suffered a fractured shoulder and jaw.
Hunt died in Auckland on 10 October 1991, at the age of 70.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jack Hunt?
New Zealand speedway rider
When was Jack Hunt born?
Jack Hunt was born on 6 April 1921 in Auckland.
When did Jack Hunt die?
Jack Hunt died on 10 October 1991 in Auckland.
What was Jack Hunt's occupation?
Jack Hunt was a speedway rider.
What nationality was Jack Hunt?
Jack Hunt was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jack Hunt (speedway rider)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jack Hunt. https://biography.guide/jack-hunt-speedway-rider/
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