Английская Википедия:Carl Blackbird

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Шаблон:Short description Шаблон:Use dmy dates Шаблон:Use British English Шаблон:Infobox Speedway rider Carl Ivan Blackbird (born 26 March 1965) is a former motorcycle speedway rider from England and Great Britain.[1][2][3]

Speedway career

Blackbird rode in the top tier of British Speedway from 1981–1993, riding for various clubs.[4]

In 1984, he won the league and cup double with Ipswich Witches during the 1984 British League season,[5] in addition to helping Mildenhall Fen Tigers win the Fours Championship during the 1984 National League season[6]

In 1985, he became the British Under 21 Champion[1] and reached the final of the British Speedway Championship in 1986.[1][7]

At retirement he had earned 8 international caps for the England national speedway team.[3]

Family

His son Lewis Blackbird is a former speedway rider, as were Carl's brothers Mark Blackbird and Paul Blackbird.[2]

References

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