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| Born | 8 April 1954 Christchurch, New Zealand |
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| Career history | |
| 1976-1979 | Eastbourne Eagles |
| 1977 | Poole Pirates |
| 1977 | White City Rebels |
| 1978 | Reading Racers |
| 1979 | Canterbury Crusaders |
| Team honours | |
| 1979 | Speedway World Team Cup gold medal |
| 1977 | National League Champion |
| 1977, 1978 | National League KO Cup Winner |
Roger Abel (born 8 April 1954) is a former international speedway rider from New Zealand. [1]
Abel won a gold medal at the Speedway World Team Cup in the 1979 Speedway World Team Cup. He was the reserve for the New Zealand team, and although unused he received the medal as one of the five named riders and was at the event ready to ride as a replacement in any heat called upon [2] [3] He rode in the top tier of British Speedway from 1976 to 1979, riding for various clubs. [4] [1]
London, White City Stadium (with Ivan Mauger / Larry Ross / Mitch Shirra / Bruce Cribb) - Winner - 35pts
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