Jack Scott
Australian speedway rider
About Jack Scott
Lived 1934 – 2020 (aged 86). Jack Scott was an Australian.
John Devon Scott (25 March 1934 – 7 August 2020) was a motorcycle speedway rider from Australia. He earned seven international caps for the Australia national speedway team and one cap for the Great Britain national speedway team.
Speedway career Scott's breakthrough year was during the 1961 Speedway National League. Scott, averaged 8.80 for the season with Southampton, finishing third in the team's averages behind two of the world's leading riders, Björn Knutson and Barry Briggs. He also contributed to the Saints' second place finish and Knockout Cup success. Additionally, he averaged an impressive 11.08 for Plymouth Bulldogs in the 1961 Provincial Speedway League.
Scott was champion of Australia when he won the 1967 Australian Championship.
He finished his British leagues career with the Cradley Heathens in 1967.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jack Scott?
Australian speedway rider
When was Jack Scott born?
Jack Scott was born on 25 March 1934 in Adelaide.
When did Jack Scott die?
Jack Scott died on 7 August 2020.
What nationality was Jack Scott?
Jack Scott was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jack Scott (speedway rider)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jack Scott. https://biography.guide/jack-scott-1934/
MLA: "Jack Scott." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jack-scott-1934/.
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