Roger John Abel (born 8 April 1954) is a former international speedway rider from New Zealand.[1] He earned one cap for the New Zealand national speedway team.[2]
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| Born | 8 April 1954 Christchurch, New Zealand |
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| Career history | |
| 1976-1979 | Eastbourne Eagles |
| 1977 | Poole Pirates |
| 1977 | White City Rebels |
| 1978 | Reading Racers |
| 1979 | Canterbury Crusaders |
| Team honours | |
| 1979 | Speedway World Team Cup gold medal |
| 1977 | National League Champion |
| 1977, 1978 | National League KO Cup Winner |
Speedway career
editAbel won a gold medal at the Speedway World Team Cup in the 1979 Speedway World Team Cup.[3] He was the reserve for the New Zealand team, and although unused he received the medal as one of the five named riders and was at the event ready to ride as a replacement in any heat called upon[4][5] He rode in the top tier of British Speedway from 1976 to 1979,[6][1] riding for Eastbourne Eagles,[7] Poole Pirates, White City Rebels, Reading Racers and Canterbury Crusaders.
World final appearances
editWorld Team Cup
edit- 1979 -
London, White City Stadium (with Ivan Mauger / Larry Ross / Mitch Shirra / Bruce Cribb) - Winner - 35pts
References
edit- ^ a b "Speedway riders, history and results". wwosbackup. Retrieved 15 July 2021.
- ^ "Ultimate rider index, 1929-2022" (PDF). British Speedway. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
- ^ "Mauger's dream come true". Manchester Evening News. 17 September 1979. Retrieved 23 August 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "1979 WORLD TEAM CUP". International Speedway. Retrieved 15 July 2021.
- ^ "World Team Cup 1960-1990". Edinburgh Speedway. Retrieved 15 July 2021.
- ^ "History Archive". British Speedway. Retrieved 15 July 2021.
- ^ "Steve joins the Rebels and hopes to wow fans". Southall Gazette. 23 April 1976. Retrieved 27 August 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive.