Norman Hunter

Norman Frederick Hunter (born 21 February 1940 in Willesden, London) is a former motorcycle speedway rider who won the London Riders' Championship in 1963 and again in 1966 and the Midland Riders' Championship in 1969. He was also a member of the Great Britain national speedway team that won the World Team Cup in 1968.

Biography Hunter worked as an electrician and was a successful cycle speedway rider with Wembley before, winning scores of honours. After taking up motorcycle speedway in 1961 at the Rye House track, his first team place was with the Leicester Hunters in 1962, reaching the Provincial League Riders Final in his first season. He then joined the newly formed Hackney Hawks in 1963, captaining the team in their first season, and won the London Riders' Championship at the first attempt. He then moved on to the West Ham Hammers in 1964 and it was with them he won The London Riders' Championship again in 1966.

He was also a part of the West Ham team that won the inaugural British League championship in 1965. He later rode with the Wolverhampton Wolves and for Swindon Robins.

World final appearances World Team Cup 1968 – London, Wembley Stadium (with Ivan Mauger / Nigel Boocock / Martin Ashby / Barry Briggs) – Winner – 40pts (3)