Alan Emerson
Robert Alan Emerson (born 29 May 1957), generally known as Alan Emerson is a British former motorcycle speedway rider.
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| Born | 29 May 1957 Haltwhistle, England |
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| Current club information | |
| Career status | Retired |
| Career history | |
| 1973-1977 | Teesside Tigers |
| 1975 | Wolverhampton Wolves |
| 1975-1976 | Leicester Lions |
| 1977 | Belle Vue Aces |
| 1978-1980 | Birmingham Brummies |
| 1979 | Workington Comets |
| 1980 | Glasgow Tigers |
| 1981-1983 | Newcastle Diamonds |
| 1981 | Hull Vikings |
Born in Haltwhistle, Northumberland, Emerson had second half rides at Workington, Belle Vue, and Teesside before making his competitive debut in 1973 for Teesside Tigers.[1] He also competed regularly in grasstrack.[1] In 1975 he had his first rides in British speedway's top flight with Leicester Lions, the team he also rode for in 1976, doubling up with Teesside.[2] In 1978 he had his first of three seasons with Birmingham Brummies, doubling up in 1979 with Workington Comets and Glasgow Tigers respectively.[3] In 1981 he moved on to Newcastle Diamonds, where he rode for three seasons before retiring from the sport.
References
- Oakes, Peter & Mauger, Ivan (1976) Who's Who of World Speedway, Studio Publications, ISBN 0-904584-04-6, p. 39-40
- Jones, Alan (2010) Speedway in Leicester: The Lions Roar, Automedia, p. 164
- Oakes, Peter (1981) 1981 Speedway Yearbook, Studio Publications, ISBN 0-86215-017-5, p. 238
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