Billy Burton
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| Born | 3 September 1956 Felixstowe, England |
|---|---|
| Nationality | British |
| Career history | |
| 1974 | Scunthorpe Saints |
| 1974-1977,1983,1984 | Boston Barracudas |
| 1975-1977 | Kings Lynn Stars |
| 1977-1978 | Sheffield Tigers |
| 1979-1980 | Stoke Potters |
| 1980-1981 | Wolverhampton Wolves |
| 1981 | Halifax Dukes |
| 1981-1982 | Ellesmere Port Gunners |
| 1981 | Birmingham Brummies |
| 1983 | Leicester Lions |
| 1984 | Cradley Heathens |
| 1985 | Edinburgh Monarchs |
William Burton (born 3 September 1956 in Felixstowe, England) is a former motorcycle speedway rider in National League (speedway).[1] He started his career with Boston Barracudas (1974 - 1977, and returning 1983 -1984). A consistent rider, his averages per meeting were 11 (1974), 7.19 (1975), 8.26 (1975), and 6.27 (1976). The proximity of his home track to Kings Lynn saw him called to compete for the Kings Lynn Stars on 26 occasions. Joined Sheffield Tigers in 1977 in a swap for Carl Glover. Had 37 appearances in 1978 but the move was not successful for him, averaging fewer than 3 points per match. His fortunes returned with a move to Stoke Potters in 1979, where he resumed his form with averages of 7.07 and 8.02 (1980).[2]
After Speedway[edit]
William "Billy" Burton lives in Halifax, West Yorkshire, England, and is on Facebook
References[edit]
- ↑ Lawson,K (2018) “Riders, Teams and Stadiums”. ISBN 978-0-244-72538-9 Search this book on
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- ↑ Oakes Peter.Daily Mirror (1980) "Speedway Year Book". Studio Publications.ISBN 0-86215-007-8 Search this book on .
External links[edit]
- http://www.defunctspeedway.co.uk/Ellesmere%20Port%20Speedway.htm
- http://www.sheffield-tigers.co.uk/atoz.html
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSldFO6vmYk
- http://edinburghspeedway.blogspot.co.uk/2013/08/billy-burton.html
- https://wwosbackup.proboards.com/thread/230/billy-burton
- http://edinburghspeedway.blogspot.com/2013/08/billy-burton.html
- https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/467811480022874883/
- https://www.famousfix.com/list/scunthorpe-scorpions-riders
- https://reader.exacteditions.com/issues/85475/page/24
- https://www.facebook.com/william.burton.353
- http://www.historyspeedway.nstrefa.pl/zawodnik.php?imie=Billy&nazwisko=Burton
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Once met Billy Burton at Stoke in 1980 as my sporting hero. He amazingly gave me one of his race jackets. So made up. Legend. Thanks Billy.
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- English motorcycle racers
- British speedway riders
- Boston Barracudas riders
- King's Lynn Stars riders
- Sheffield Tigers riders
- Stoke Potters riders
- Ellesmere Port Gunners riders
- Wolverhampton Wolves riders
- Halifax Dukes riders
- Edinburgh Monarchs riders
- Cradley Heathens riders
- Scunthorpe Scorpions riders
- Birmingham Brummies riders
- Leicester Lions riders
- People from Felixstowe
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