Roger Abel (speedway rider)

Roger Abel (born 8 April 1954) is a former international speedway rider from New Zealand.

Speedway career
Abel won a gold medal at the Speedway World Team Cup in the 1979 Speedway World Team Cup. 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 He rode in the top tier of British Speedway from 1976 to 1979, riding for various clubs.

World Team Cup

 * 1979 - 🇬🇧 London, White City Stadium (with Ivan Mauger / Larry Ross / Mitch Shirra / Bruce Cribb) - Winner - 35pts