Stephen Collins (speedway rider)

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Steve Collins
Born (1966-06-08) 8 June 1966 (age 57)
Partington, Manchester, England
NationalityFlag of England.svg  England
Career history
1984 Arena Essex Hammers
1985 Birmingham Brummies
1984-1985 Cradley Heathens
Individual honours
1982British Grasstrack 250cc Youth Division Champion
Team honours
1984League Cup Winners
1984 Midland Cup Winners

Stephen Collins (born 8 June 1966 in Manchester, England) is a former Speedway rider. [1] [2]

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Family

Steve has four brothers all of whom were speedway riders, Peter, Les, Neil and Phil. His nephews Aidan and Chris were also riders but have both retired from the sport.

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References

  1. Oakes, P.(2004). British Speedway Who's Who. ISBN   0-948882-81-6
  2. "ULTIMATE RIDER INDEX, 1929-2022" (PDF). British Speedway. Retrieved 16 January 2024.