About Tom Black
Born 1940. Tom Black is a New Zealand motorcycle racer.
Thomas John Black (born 11 July 1941) is a former motorcycle speedway rider from New Zealand. He earned one cap for the New Zealand national speedway team.
Career Black began racing in the mid-1960s, and he won the South Island Championship in 1969 and 1970. He rode in the third Test of 1969/70 against England at Christchurch and also rode for New Zealand against Sweden in 1972. but only rode in seven meetings before his season was ended by a broken collarbone and arm. Disappointing results for Leicester saw him return to Teesside, but in his first match back for the team he suffered a broken ankle, ending his British league career. He continued to ride in New Zealand for several years before retiring.
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Who is Tom Black?
New Zealand speedway rider
When was Tom Black born?
Tom Black was born in 1940.
What is Tom Black's occupation?
Tom Black is a motorcycle racer.
What nationality is Tom Black?
Tom Black is New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Tom Black (speedway rider)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tom Black. https://biography.guide/tom-black/
MLA: "Tom Black." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/tom-black/.
Chicago: "Tom Black." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/tom-black/.
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