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Born | 26 June 1952 Chester, Cheshire, England | (age 72)
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Nationality | British (English) |
Career history | |
1970–1974 | Crewe Kings |
1970, 1972 | King's Lynn Stars |
1971 | Oxford Cheetahs |
1973–1975 | Halifax Dukes |
1975–1982 | Ellesmere Port Gunners |
1976 | Wolverhampton Wolves |
1983 | Stoke Potters |
Individual honours | |
1976, 1978 | National League Riders' runner-up |
Team honours | |
1972 | British League Div 2 Winner |
1972 | British League Div 2 KO Cup Winner |
1976, 1978 | National League Pairs Winner |
1979 | National League Fours Champion |
John Jackson (born 26 June 1952) is a former speedway rider from England.[1][2][3]
Jackson rode in the top two tiers of British Speedway from 1970 to 1983, riding for various clubs.[4]
He was instrumental in helping the Crewe Kings to win the league title during the 1972 British League Division Two season. He consistently appeared in the leading averages throughout the 1970s.[1][5]
From 1975 to 1982 Jackson was the leading rider for Ellesmere Port Gunners.[6] He won the National League Pairs, partnering Chris Turner for the Ellesmere Port, during the 1976 National League season.[7] He won another Pairs championship, partnering Steve Finch, during the 1978 National League season.[8]
In 1979, he helped the Ellesmere Port win the Fours Championship during the 1979 National League season.[9]