Dave Trownson (born 28 February 1954) is a former motorcycle speedway rider from England.[1][2]
| Born | 28 February 1954 Urmston, Greater Manchester |
|---|---|
| Nationality | British (English) |
| Career history | |
| 1973–1974 | Boston Barracudas |
| 1974–1975 | Berwick Bandits |
| 1975–1980, 1984–1985 | Wolverhampton Wolves |
| 1977–1987 | Edinburgh Monarchs |
| 1980, 1982–1983 | Reading Racers |
| 1981 | Halifax Dukes |
| 1988 | Exeter Falcons |
| Team honours | |
| 1981 | Knockout Cup |
| 1981 | Fours championship |
Biography
editTrownson, born in Urmston, Greater Manchester, began his British leagues career riding a couple of times for Boston Barracudas during the 1973 British League Division Two season[3] after being signed from Belle Vue Aces.[4]
The following season he started riding for Boston reserves before securing a season-long loan deal with Berwick Bandits. He enjoyed his time at Berwick and did not want to return to Boston.[5] After riding for Berwick in 1975 and making a few appearances for his new parent club Wolverhampton Wolves, he suffered a miserable 1976 season, struggling to gain selection and then breaking his arm.[6]
Trownson began the 1977 National League season with Wolves[7] but soon found a home at Edinburgh Monarchs, who had returned to speedway after a seven-year break.[8]
Trownson not only became a regular with Edinburgh but soon emerged as fan's favourite, improving his season average for six consecutive years from 6.15 in 1977 to 9.21 in 1982.[9] He was also part of the team that won the 1981 Knockout Cup and Fours championship final, held at the East of England Arena on 26 July 1981.[10][11]
Trownson became the club's number 1 rider and would spend eleven years in total in Scotland until the end of the 1987 season.[12]
References
edit- ^ "Ultimate Rider Index, 1929-2022" (PDF). British Speedway. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
- ^ "Dave Trownson, We were all bike mad, that was all we wanted to do". Edinburgh Speedway. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
- ^ "1973 season" (PDF). Speedway Researcher. Retrieved 22 April 2024.
- ^ "Wins are vital for the Cudas". Spalding Guardian. 17 August 1973. Retrieved 22 April 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "Wins are vital for the Cudas". Lincolnshire Free Press. 11 February 1975. Retrieved 22 April 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "Potters will have Brett available". Staffordshire Sentinel. 7 December 1976. Retrieved 22 April 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "Looking bright for Wolves". Wolverhampton Express and Star. 17 March 1977. Retrieved 22 April 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "Year by Year". Speedway Researcher. Retrieved 22 April 2024.
- ^ "Rider averages 1929 to 2009" (PDF). Speedway Researcher. Retrieved 22 April 2024.
- ^ "Tigers miss the boat in four teams final". Cambridge Daily News. 27 July 1981. Retrieved 23 May 2023 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "1981 full season results" (PDF). Speedway Researcher. Retrieved 23 May 2023.
- ^ "Dave Trownson". WWOS backup. Retrieved 22 April 2024.