Jason Edwards (speedway rider)

Jason Edwards (born 14 September 2002) is a British speedway rider. He currently rides for Eastbourne Eagles in the SGB Championship and for Mildenhall Fen Tigers in the National League.

Jason Edwards

Born	(2002-09-14) 14 September 2002 Billericay, Essex
Nationality	England
Current club information
British league	Eastbourne Eagles Mildenhall Fen Tigers
Career history
Championship
2019–	Eastbourne Eagles
National League
2018	Eastbourne Eagles
2018	Cradley Heathens (National Trophy only)
2019–	Mildenhall Fen Tigers
Team honours
2018	National League
2018	National League Knockout Cup

Career

2017 season

Edwards was never actually declared in a National League team in 2017 but made a number of guest appearances at reserve after he turned 15 as he was then eligible to ride. He made his National league debut for Lakeside Hammers on 29 September 2017 against Belle Vue Colts,[1] he had an excellent debut scoring 9+1 from 5 rides.[2] Edwards made more appearances for Lakeside and also rode some meetings for Eastbourne Eagles. Edwards helped the Eagles win the National League Knockout Cup defeating Mildenhall Fen Tigers in the final.[3]

2018 season

Eastbourne

It was announced on 7 December 2018 that Edwards would be a member of the Eastbourne team for the upcoming season.[4] After the first set of averages were released, Edwards moved from reserve into the main body of the team for the first time.[5] In the main body of the team, Edwards rode at number 2 for the majority of the rest of the season. For the second consecutive season Edwards won the Knockout Cup with Eastbourne defeating Mildenhall Fen Tigers in the final.[6] He also helped Eastbourne win their first league title in 18 years by winning the National League Play-Off Final against Mildenhall Fen Tigers.[7]

Cradley

For the 2018 season Cradley ran a team that only competed in the National Trophy. It was announced that Edwards would ride for them in that competition on 21 January 2018.[8] He helped the Heathens finish top of the North group taking them to the final against Mildenhall Fen Tigers. Cradley finished as runners-up with the final finishing with an aggregate score of 80-100 in favour of Mildenhall.[9]

2019 season

Mildenhall

With Eastbourne going up into the Championship, Edwards needed to find a new National League club. It was announced on 12 December 2018 that he had signed for the Mildenhall Fen Tigers.[10]

Eastbourne

It was announced on 16 July 2019 that Edwards would re-join the Eagles after their move up to the SGB Championship, replacing Ben Morley.[11]

2020 season

Eastbourne

Edwards resigned for Eastbourne at the start of the 2020 season.[12]

References

1. "Hammers hand teenage ace dream debut". Lakeside Hammers. 27 September 2017. Retrieved 17 July 2019.
2. "Lakeside v Belle Vue" (PDF). Speedway GB. 29 September 2017. Retrieved 17 July 2019.
3. "Eagles Retain KO Cup". Speedway GB. 30 October 2017. Retrieved 3 July 2018.
4. "Eastbourne Eagles delighted to sign teen ace Jason Edwards". The Argus. 7 December 2017. Retrieved 17 July 2019.
5. "2017 National Development League Issue 11" (PDF). Speedway GB. 31 May 2017. Retrieved 15 July 2018.
6. "We Win Again!". Eastbourne Eagles. 13 October 2018. Retrieved 23 December 2018.
7. "Just Champion". Eastbourne Eagles. 25 October 2018. Retrieved 23 December 2018.
8. "Heathens Sign Exciting Prospect". Cradley Heathens. 21 January 2018. Retrieved 25 July 2018.
9. "Mildenhall 49 Cradley 41". Cradley Heathens. 16 September 2018. Retrieved 28 December 2018.
10. "Fen Tigers Appoint Vasey". Speedway GB. 12 December 2018. Retrieved 25 July 2019.
11. "Eagles Announce Team Change". Eastbourne Eagles. 16 July 2019. Retrieved 25 July 2019.
12. "British Speedway Official Website". www.britishspeedway.co.uk. Retrieved 21 December 2019.