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| Born | 27 July 1947 Napier, New Zealand |
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| Nationality | New Zealander |
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| 1967-1974 | Oxford Cheetahs/Rebels |
Frederick "Rick" Timmo (born 27 July 1947 in Napier, New Zealand) is a former motorcycle speedway rider. He earned 19 caps for the New Zealand national speedway team. [1]
Timmo had his first rides at Napier, where he spent three years before being advised by Colin McKee to try his luck in England. McKee fixed a trial for Timmo at Hackney but promoter Danny Dunton signed him up for Oxford Cheetahs for the 1967 British League season. [2] He stayed at Oxford for a number of years and became a fans favourite. [3] Barry Briggs, another Kiwi, tried to tempt Timmo to ride for Swindon Robins but he declined. [4]
In the season 1968–69, Timmo toured with the British Lions in New Zealand. His performance made him a favourite and he would go on to ride for his home country against England, Australia and Sweden. [5]
His career was prematurely ended when he had a nasty crash at a grasstrack meeting and broke his hip. [6]
Retiring from speedway he returned home to Napier where he set up a business – Timmo Motorcycles. His son, Spencer, became a speedway rider for Mildenhall Fen Tigers and Newcastle Diamonds, and now races cars in the UK.
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