David Peter Gagen (born 11 August 1953) is a former speedway rider[1] from England.[2][3][4]
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| Born | 11 August 1953 (age 71) King's Lynn, Norfolk |
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| Nationality | British (English) |
| Career history | |
| 1972–1979, 1981 | Kings Lynn Stars |
| 1973–1975, 1979–1984 | Boston Barracudas |
| 1980, 1982–1983 | Coventry Bees |
| Individual honours | |
| 1977 | British Championship finalist |
| 1980 | Warners Grand National |
| Team honours | |
| 1977 | British League KO Cup Winner |
| 1973 | British League Division Two Champion |
| 1973 | British League Div Two KO Cup Winner |
| 1978 | Inter League Knockout Cup |
Speedway career
editGagen rode in the top tier of British Speedway from 1972 to 1983, riding for various clubs.[5] He reached the final of the British Speedway Championship in 1977.[2][6]
In 1977 he competed in the British Speedway Championship final.[7]
In 1982, he earned a testimonial meeting for Boston Barracudas, where he had also become the club captain.[8] He retired after the 1984 season.[9]
References
edit- ^ Lawson,K (2018) “Riders, Teams and Stadiums”. ISBN 978-0-244-72538-9
- ^ a b "Speedway riders, history and results". wwosbackup. Retrieved 21 July 2021.
- ^ "Former Barracudas set for dedication". Lincolnshire World. Retrieved 21 July 2021.
- ^ "ULTIMATE RIDER INDEX, 1929-2022" (PDF). British Speedway. Retrieved 21 June 2023.
- ^ "History Archive". British Speedway. Retrieved 21 July 2021.
- ^ "HISTORY SPEEDWAY and LONGTRACK". Speedway.org. Retrieved 21 July 2021.
- ^ "Gagen our first local boy in the British final". Lynn Advertiser. 12 July 1977. Retrieved 22 September 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "Gagen's big night". Lincolnshire Standard and Boston Guardian. 15 October 1982. Retrieved 22 September 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "Speedway". Lincolnshire Standard and Boston Guardian. 21 February 1985. Retrieved 24 September 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive.
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