Lee Richardson

Lee Stewart Richardson (25 April 1979 – 13 May 2012) was a British international motorcycle speedway rider.

Career Richardson made his British debut for the Reading Racers in 1995.

Richardson represented Great Britain at senior and under-21 level and featured in several World Cup tournaments. Richardson was World Under 21 champion in 1999.

In October 2002, during the Speedway Grand Prix Qualification, Richardson won the GP Challenge, which ensured that he claimed a permanent slot for the 2003 Grand Prix. He won the Elite League Riders' Championship, held at Brandon Stadium on 18 October 2003.

Richardson was also a fully fledged Grand Prix rider for four seasons from 2003 until 2006. Richardson joined the Lakeside Hammers for the 2009 season.

Death On 13 May 2012, Richardson died of internal bleeding in a Wrocław hospital following a collision with a safety fence during a Polish League match.

Family Richardson's mother Julie was a presenter for ScreenSport Television. His father Colin is a former rider. His uncle Steve Weatherley, another rider, was paralysed in a crash with Vic Harding whilst racing in a meeting at the Hackney Wick Stadium (Harding later died in hospital).

Speedway Grand Prix results Year Position Points Best finish Notes 2000 31st 3 19th 1 wild card appearance 2002 25th 17 5th 2 wild card appearances. 5th in British Grand Prix 2003 16th 45 7th Missed 2 Grands Prix through injury 2004 11th 76 3rd 3rd in British Grand Prix 2005 13th 55 2nd 2nd in Polish Grand Prix 2006 15th 39 8th