Mike Broadbank

Michael John Broadbank (also known as Broadbanks) (born 23 September 1934 in Hoddesdon) is an English former international motorcycle speedway rider who made 560 appearances for the Swindon Robins, scoring over 4,200 points.

Career Broadbank was first discovered at the Rye House track after working there as a young boy. He won the Southern Area League Riders' Championship, held at Rye House Stadium on 25 September 1955. After impressing at Rye House he managed to get a full-time ride with the Wembley Lions in 1956.

In 1960, the Rye House speedway track was rebuilt by Mike Broadbank, along with his father Alfred. Broadbank ran the speedway team known as the Red Devils who raced in challenge matches from 1960 unil 1966. The name Red Devils related to the red leathers worn by Broadbank, when almost all riders wore black.

World Final Appearances 1958 - London, Wembley Stadium - 12th - 5pts 1961 - Malmö, Malmö Stadion - 16th - 2pts 1962 - London, Wembley Stadium - 15th - 2pts 1964 - Gothenburg, Ullevi - 9th - 6pts 1965 - London, Wembley Stadium - Reserve - Did not ride 1966 - Göteborg, Ullevi - 13th - 4pts 1967 - London, Wembley Stadium - Reserve - Did not ride