Norman Strachan
British motorcycle speedway rider
About Norman Strachan
Born 1934.
Norman Edward Strachan (born 18 September 1934) is a former motorcycle speedway rider from England.
Biography Strachan, born in Poole, was a cycle speedway rider before he learned how to ride speedway at the Matcham's Park training facilities.
Strachan built up his reputation at Poole and would become a fan's favourite at the club and helped the Pirates win the double of league and Knockout Cup in 1955 but suffered a serious hand injury working in a local sawmill in 1956. and contributed towards Poole's two consecutive Provincial League titles in 1961 and 1962.
He made 303 appearances for Poole from 1953 to 1967 and was inducted into the Hall of fame in 1994. and rode for them for three seasons before moving on to Oxford Cheetahs in 1971.
He retired after the 1974 season, by which time he had also ridden for Coatbridge Tigers and Long Eaton Rangers.
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British motorcycle speedway rider
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Norman Strachan was born on 18 September 1934.
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