James Robert Cockle (born 26 May 1986 in Edmonton, England)[1] is a former professional speedway rider from England.[2][3]
| Born | 26 May 1986 (age 38) Edmonton, England |
|---|---|
| Nationality | British (English) |
| Career history | |
| 2001–2003 | Rye House Rockets |
| 2004, 2007 | Sheffield Tigers |
| 2004 | Reading Racers |
| 2004–2005 | Glasgow Tigers |
| 2004–2005 | Boston Barracudas |
| 2005 | Sittingbourne Crusaders |
| 2006 | Scunthorpe Scorpions |
| 2008 | Mildenhall Fen Tigers |
| 2008–2009 | Birmingham Brummies |
| 2010 | Weymouth Wildcats |
| 2011–2012 | Plymouth Devils |
| Team honours | |
| 2007 | Conference League Champion |
| 2008 | Conference League Pairs champion |
Career
editIn just his second season with Rye House Rockets in 2002, Cockle sustained significant injuries in race crash, breaking his leg and missed the remainder of the season.[4]
Cockle was a member of the Scunthorpe Scorpions team that won the Conference League Championship in 2007. In 2008, as a Boston rider, he won the Conference League Pairs Championship, partnering Simon Lambert. The final was held at the Wessex Stadium on 31 May 2008.[5] In 2010, he rode for Weymouth Wildcats during the 2010 National League speedway season[6] before finishing his career at Plymouth Devils from 2011 to 2012.
References
edit- ^ Oakes, P.(2004). British Speedway Who's Who. ISBN 0-948882-81-6
- ^ "2008 Rider index" (PDF). British Speedway. Retrieved 17 February 2023.
- ^ "ULTIMATE RIDER INDEX, 1929-2022" (PDF). British Speedway. Retrieved 30 June 2023.
- ^ "Horror speedway crash". South Wales Argus. Retrieved 19 September 2024.
- ^ "2008 fixtures & results" (PDF). Speedway Researcher. Retrieved 3 July 2023.
- ^ "I thought it was over - Cockle". Dorset Echo. Retrieved 19 September 2024.
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