Jack Parker

John (Jack) Parker (1905 – 1989) was an international motorcycle speedway rider who made his debut at the Whitsun meeting at High Beech in 1928. He won the British Riders' Championship in 1949 and finished second in the 1949 World Championship. He earned 89 international caps for the England national speedway team.

Biography Parker was born in Birmingham, England, on 9 October 1905. His early employment was in the experimental department of BSA, where his talent for racing became apparent. He represented the company in road races, including the Isle of Man TT. The team relocated to Harringay where he was re-united with his brother Norman.

After the war, Parker spent much of his career with the Belle Vue Aces. He was also match race champion on and off from 1946 to 1947, holding the title through 1948, 1949 and most of 1950, only losing the title at the end of the 1950 season to Aub Lawson.

Parker was involved in a car crash in Australia during the 1951/52 season which left him seriously injured, and he never regained his top form. He retired from active speedway racing in 1954.

1936 - London, Wembley Stadium - 14th - 12 semi-final points 1937 - London, Wembley Stadium - 4th - 10pts + 11 semi-final points 1938 - London, Wembley Stadium - 10th - 6pts + 4 semi-final points 1949 - London, Wembley Stadium - 2nd - 14pts 1950 - London, Wembley Stadium - 6th - 8pts 1951 - London, Wembley Stadium - 5th - 10pts

Players cigarette cards Parker is listed as number 35 of 50 in the 1930s Player's cigarette card collection.