About Ray Bales
Born 1951. Ray Bales is a British motorcycle racer.
Raymond H. Bales (born 11 June 1951) is a former motorcycle speedway rider from England.
Biography Born in Norwich, Bales is the son of former international rider Billy Bales. He took up speedway after a successful career in cycle speedway, in which he rode for Tottenham Kangaroos and also represented England. averaging over 5 points per match in the top flight between 1974 and 1976. In 1977 he moved on to Leicester Lions, where he struggled despite riding in every match, averaging below 4, and moved down to the National League with Mildenhall Fen Tigers in 1978, scoring well until the end of the 1982 season.
After missing the 1983 season, he returned to Mildenhall for a final season in 1984. In 1984, he helped Mildenhall win the Fours Championship during the 1984 National League season
Bales represented Young England against Sweden in 1973.
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motorcycle racer
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Ray Bales was born on 11 June 1951 in Norwich.
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Ray Bales is a motorcycle racer.
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