Mark Carlson (speedway rider)
| Born | 24 October 1965 (age 58) Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Australian |
| Career history | |
| Great Britain | |
| 1986–1988 | Milton Keynes Knights |
| 1990 | Stoke Potters |
| 1987, 1991–1982 | Oxford Cheetahs |
| Individual honours | |
| 1992 | Australian Championship bronze medal |
Mark Gary Carlson (born 24 October 1965) was a motorcycle speedway rider from Australia.[1][2][3]
Career[edit]
Carlson made his British leagues debut during the 1986 National League season, where he rode for Milton Keynes Knights.[4] He stayed with Milton Keynes in the National League improving his average to 6.96 during the 1987 National League season.[4][5]
After a season with Stoke Potters he joined the Oxford Cheetahs for the 1991 British League season.[5]
In 1992, he remained with Oxford for the season and won the bronze medal at the 1992 Australian Individual Speedway Championship.[6][7] He represented the Australia national speedway team six times in total.[5]
References[edit]
- ^ Oakes, Peter (1981). 1981 Speedway Yearbook, rider profile Mark Carlson. Studio Publications (Ipswich) Ltd. ISBN 0-86215-017-5.
- ^ Oakes, Peter (1990). Speedway Yearbook 1990, Rider Bio Mark Carlson. Front Page Books. ISBN 0-948882-15-8.
- ^ Oakes, Peter (2004). British Speedway Who's Who, Mark Carlson. Peter Oakes, Peterborough. ISBN 0-948882-81-6.
- ^ a b "Mark Carlson". WWOS Backup. Retrieved 28 April 2023.
- ^ a b c "Ultimate Rider Index" (PDF). British Speedway. Retrieved 28 April 2023.
- ^ "Australian Speedway Championship Results". Australian Speedway Championship. Retrieved 28 April 2023.
- ^ "Individual Australian Championship". Historia Sportu Zuzlowego. Retrieved 28 April 2023.
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