Martin Hagon

Martin Peter Hagon (born 25 December 1961 in Hackney, England is a former motorcycle speedway, grasstrack and longtrack rider.

Career Hagon raced for Hackney Hawks during the 1982 British League season. After another season with them he joined Sheffield Tigers for the 1984 British League season and would spend three seasons with them.

Peter Adams, the Wolverhampton Wolves promoter made inquiries towards Hagon at the beginning of the 1986 season but Hagon chose to join Ipswich Witches, where he spent his final season riding in league speedway. His last season was with Ipswich Witches in 1987.

Personal life He is the son of Alf Hagon and his son is Sam Hagon (both speedway riders).

World Longtrack Championship Record 1985 – Esbjerg 12pts (7th) 1987 – Mühldorf 19pts (4th) 1988 – Qualifying Round 1989 – Semi-final 1990 – Semi-final 1991 – Semi-final

European Grasstrack Championship 1982 – Damme 10pts (8th) 1983 – Nandlastadt 14pts (6th) 1984 – Eenrum 24pts (Champion)

British Masters Grasstrack Championship 1982 – Exeter Finalist 1983 – Long Marston Airfield Finalist 1984 – Yarm (Champion) 1985 – Andover Finalist 1986 – Exeter (2nd) 1987 – Andover (Champion) 1988 – Abingdon Finalist 1989 – Andover Finalist 1990 – Bridgnorth (2nd) 1991 – Tonbridge Finalist

After racing After his racing career, Martin went into the business his father set up called 'Hagon Shocks'. Today he runs the business and supplies many of the racing fraternity.