Peter Cunneen

Peter Cunneen (5 July 1926 – 24 November 2007) was an Australian speedway driver who competed during the 1950s and 1960s. He won the Australian Speedcar Championship in 1965.

Career

The toughest driver I've raced against? I suppose I would have to say Jeff Freeman, [but] don't get me wrong, Freeman was not as skilled as, say, Peter Cunneen at his peak... — Three-time Australian Champion, Johnny Stewart – and competed in an incredible 247 feature races at the famous arena, more than any other driver in history. Known for his skilful driving and consistency, Cunneen amassed 18 wins, 23 seconds and 29 thirds at the Showground during his career. This was the first championship that required drivers to compete across the country and, subsequently, it is considered by some to be the first 'true' Australian Speedcar Championship. In the same year, Cunneen was named as Australian Motorsports Driver of the Year.

Cunneen retired from speedway racing in 1969.

Achievements

NSW Speedcar Championship (1958) QLD Speedcar Championship (1958) Australian Speedcar Championship (1965) Australian Motorsports Driver of the Year (1965)