Louis Lawson

Louis Lawson (25 October 1921  5 July 2009[1]) was international motorcycle speedway motorcyclist who finished third in the 1949 Speedway World Championship final.[2]

Louis Lawson
Born(1921-10-25)25 October 1921
Southwell, Nottinghamshire, England
Died(2009-07-05)5 July 2009
Nationality England
Current club information
Career statusRetired
Career history
1946-1953Belle Vue Aces
Team honours
1946, 1947, 1949National Trophy Winner

Career summary

Lawson was born in Southwell, Nottinghamshire, and spent his whole career with the Belle Vue Aces, winning the National Trophy three times.[3] Lawson also featured in the England on eleven occasions.

World Final Appearances

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References

  1. speedwaygb.co.uk
  2. Bamford, R. & Shailes, G. (2002). A History of the World Speedway Championship. Stroud: Tempus Publishing. ISBN 0-7524-2402-5
  3. Pavey,A. (2004) Speedway in the North-West, Tempus Publishing Ltd. ISBN 0-7524-3192-7


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