John Jackson
British speedway rider
About John Jackson
Born 1952.
John Jackson (born 26 June 1952) is a former speedway rider from England.
Speedway career Jackson rode in the top two tiers of British Speedway from 1970 to 1983, riding for various clubs.
He was instrumental in helping the Crewe Kings to win the league title during the 1972 British League Division Two season. He consistently appeared in the leading averages throughout the 1970s.
From 1975 to 1982 Jackson was the leading rider for Ellesmere Port Gunners. He won the National League Pairs, partnering Chris Turner for the Ellesmere Port, during the 1976 National League season. He won another Pairs championship, partnering Steve Finch, during the 1978 National League season.
In 1979, he helped the Ellesmere Port win the Fours Championship during the 1979 National League season.
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Who is John Jackson?
British speedway rider
When was John Jackson born?
John Jackson was born on 26 June 1952 in Cheshire, Chester.
Sources & further reading
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