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Lance King

b. 1963

American speedway rider

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Born 1963. Lance King is an American speedway rider.

Lance Alan King (born 13 August 1963) is a former speedway rider from the United States. He earned 47 international caps for the United States national speedway team.

Speedway career King first rode in the British leagues when he joined Cradley Heath Heathens for the 1982 British League season and won the British League Knockout Cup and league Cup in his first season with them. He improved his average to 8.74 the following season and helped Cradley win the league title and knockout cup double in addition to the Midland Cup.

King won bronze medals at both the 1983 and 1984 Speedway World Team Cup and a silver medal in 1985.

By the 1984 season he was recognised as one of the world's leading riders, and his career peaked with him winning the 1984 Overseas Final on his way to a bronze medal in the 1984 Individual Speedway World Championship behind Erik Gundersen and Hans Nielsen. With Cradley he won two more trophies, the League Cup and Midland Cup but was forced to leave the club at the end of the season because of the league's points limits rules.

King later rode for both Bradford Dukes and King's Lynn Stars from 1986 until 1989.

World Final appearances Individual World Championship 1983 - Norden, Motodrom Halbemond - 12th - 4pts 1984 - Gothenburg, Ullevi - 3rd - 13pts + 2pts 1985 - Bradford, Odsal Stadium - 11th - 6pts

World Team Cup 1983 - Vojens, Speedway Center (with Dennis Sigalos / Bobby Schwartz / Kelly Moran) – 3rd – 27pts (6) 1984 - Leszno, Alfred Smoczyk Stadium (with Shawn Moran / Bobby Schwartz / Kelly Moran / John Cook) – 3rd – 20pts (5) 1985 - Long Beach, Veterans Memorial Stadium (with Shawn Moran / Bobby Schwartz / John Cook / Sam Ermolenko) – 2nd – 35pts (9)

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Lance King?

American speedway rider

When was Lance King born?

Lance King was born on 13 August 1963 in Carson City.

What is Lance King's occupation?

Lance King is a speedway rider.

What nationality is Lance King?

Lance King is American.

Sources & further reading

Β· Wikipedia: Lance King

Β· Wikidata: Q11752769

Β· DBpedia: Lance King (speedway rider)

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