Martin Yeates (born 24 November 1953 in Salisbury, England) is a former motorcycle speedway rider from England.[1] [2]
Born | Salisbury, England | 24 November 1953
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Nationality | British (English) |
Career history | |
1972-1980, 1985-1986 | Poole Pirates |
1973 | Chesterton Potters |
1973-1974 | Eastbourne Eagles |
1974 | Oxford Rebels |
1975-1976 | Weymouth Wizards |
1977, 1984 | Oxford Cheetahs |
1980-1984 | Weymouth Wildcats |
1980-1985 | Swindon Robins |
Individual honours | |
1977, 1980 | National League Riders' runner-up |
Team honours | |
1982, 1983 | National League Pairs Champion |
Yeates prominently rode for the Poole Pirates, Weymouth Wildcats and Oxford Cheetahs.[3]
In 1982, he won the National League Pairs, partnering Simon Wigg for Weymouth, during the 1982 National League season.[4] The following season he helped Weymouth retain the pairs title, but this time rode with Simon Cross.[5]
In 1984, he reached the 1984 Overseas final round of the Speedway World Championship,[6] becoming the first National League rider to reach that stage.[citation needed]
His involvement with Speedway continued with association with Swindon Robins as Team Manager and Co-Promoter.
Retiring at the end of the 1987 season, he set up his own business - Martin Yeates Caravans - just outside Salisbury, later renamed as Salisbury Caravan Centre.[citation needed]