 Riding for Oxford Rebels | |
| Born | 23 April 1955 London |
|---|---|
| Nationality | British |
| Career history | |
| 1972-1975 | Eastbourne Eagles |
| 1972-1975 | Oxford Rebels |
| 1973 | Newport |
| 1974 | Wolverhampton Wolves |
| 1976-1978 | White City Rebels |
| 1978 | Mildenhall Fen Tigers |
| Team honours | |
| 1975 | New National League KO Cup Winner |
| 1975 | Midland Cup Winner |
Victor Paul Gachet (born 23 April 1955 in London) is a former motorcycle speedway rider from England. [1] [2]
Gachet started his career with Eastbourne Eagles in 1972 under promoter Bob Dugard and proceeded to spend four seasons woth the club. [3] In 1975, Gachet rode in the British League for the Oxford Rebels, again under co-promoter Bob Dugard. [4]
In 1976, after threat of closure at Oxford, the team relocated to White City Stadium, where league speedway returned to White City for the first time since 1929. [5] Gachet who worked at the stadium at the time, rode for the White City Rebels for three seasons. [2] [6]
For his last year in speedway he moved for his last year of racing to Mildenhall Fen Tigers. [2]
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