Peter Craven
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For the Australian literary critic, see Peter Craven (literary critic).
Peter Theodore Craven[1] (21 June 1934 – 24 September 1963)[2] was an English motorcycle racer. He was a finalist in each FIM Speedway World Championship from 1954 to 1963 and he won the title twice (in 1955 and 1962). He was British Champion in 1962 and 1963.[3][4][5]
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Born | (1934-06-21)21 June 1934 Liverpool, England |
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Died | 24 September 1963(1963-09-24) (aged 29) Edinburgh, Scotland |
Nationality | British (English) |
Career history | |
1951-1952 | Liverpool Chads |
1951 | Fleetwood Flyers |
1952–63 | Belle Vue Aces |
Individual honours | |
1955, 1962 | World Champion |
1957, 1959 | Pride of the Midlands winner |
1958, 1959, 1961 | Pride of the East winner |
1959 | Tom Farndon Memorial winner |
1962, 1963 | British Champion |
Team honours | |
1963 | National League Champion |
1957, 1958, 1960 | Britannia Shield |
1958 | National Trophy |
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