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References
- ↑ Bamford, R.(2007). Speedway Yearbook 2007. ISBN 978-0-7524-4250-1
- ↑ "Year by Year". Speedway Researcher. Retrieved 15 October 2021.
- ↑ "Fours champions". Speedway Archive. Retrieved 15 October 2021.
- ↑ "British Speedway Archive". Speedway GB. Retrieved 15 October 2021.
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