Carl Blackbird

Carl Ivan Blackbird (born 26 March 1965) is a former motorcycle speedway rider from England and Great Britain.

Speedway career
Blackbird rode in the top tier of British Speedway from 1981–1993, riding for various clubs.

In 1984, he won the league and cup double with Ipswich Witches during the 1984 British League season, in addition to helping Mildenhall Fen Tigers win the Fours Championship during the 1984 National League season

In 1985, he became the British Under 21 Champion and reached the final of the British Speedway Championship in 1986.

At retirement he had earned 8 international caps for the England national speedway team.

Family
His son Lewis Blackbird is a former speedway rider, as were Carl's brothers Mark Blackbird and Paul Blackbird.