About Mike Lanham
Born 1951. Mike Lanham is a British motorcycle racer.
Michael William Lanham (born 2 August 1951) is a former motorcycle speedway rider from England, who had a long career with Ipswich Witches.
Career Lanham took up speedway in 1971 at the training school at Rye House, and was given a competitive ride the same year by Canterbury Crusaders. He won the BSSC Junior Trophy in his first season. and Ipswich and, in 1974, doubled up for Peterborough Panthers. In 1983, he moved to Eastbourne Eagles and later Leicester Lions. A broken arm, leg, and pelvis in a crash while racing towards the end of the season at Leicester Stadium put him in hospital for five weeks and led to his retirement from the sport.
Lanham rode in the Second Division 'Young England' team in 1973 and 1974. He reached the British Final in 1976, 1979, and 1980.
Family Lanham's son Leigh followed him into a career in speedway.
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Who is Mike Lanham?
English speedway rider
When was Mike Lanham born?
Mike Lanham was born on 2 August 1951 in Ipswich.
What is Mike Lanham's occupation?
Mike Lanham is a motorcycle racer.
What nationality is Mike Lanham?
Mike Lanham is British.
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