Born | 20 January 1957 66) Manchester, England | (age
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Nationality | British (English) |
Career history | |
1976–1978, 1987 | Wolverhampton Wolves |
1976–1977 | Stoke Potters |
1977–1978 | Edinburgh Monarchs |
1979–1988 | Berwick Bandits |
1980–1981, 1983 | Reading Racers |
1984 | Newcastle Diamonds |
Individual honours | |
1983 | National League Riders' Champion |
Team honours | |
1980 | National League KO Cup Winner |
Steven Paul McDermott (born 20 January 1957) is a former speedway rider from England. [1] [2] [3]
McDermott rode in the top two tiers of British Speedway from 1976 to 1988, riding for various clubs. [4]
In 1983, he won the National League Riders' Championship, held at Wimbledon Stadium on 24 September. [5] [1] [6]
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