Kevin Jolly (born 29 January 1958) is an English former motorcycle speedway rider.[1][2] He earned six international caps for the England national speedway team.[3]

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Kevin Jolly
Born29 January 1958 (1958-01-29) (age 66)
Eye, Suffolk, England
NationalityBritish (English)
Career history
1975-1976Mildenhall Fen Tigers
1976-1982, 1988Ipswich Witches
1983-1986, 1988King's Lynn Stars
1986Boston Barracudas
1986, 1988Swindon Robins
1987, 1988Wimbledon Dons
1989, 1991Peterborough Panthers
1990Milton Keynes Knights
Individual honours
1980, 1981, 1982British Championship finalist
1978World U21 silver
Team honours
1976British League Champion
1976, 1978, 1981British League KO Cup winner
1976Spring Gold Cup
1977Inter League Knockout Cup
1989Fours Championship winner
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Speedway career

Jolly rode in the top tier of British Speedway from 1975-1990, riding for various clubs.[4]

After leaving Ipswich Witches he signed for King's Lynn Stars, where he rode from 1983 to 1986 and again in 1988.[5] He also rode for Boston Barracudas in 1986 and was the club captain.[6]

He reached the final of the British Speedway Championship on three occasions in 1980, 1981 and 1982.[1][7]

In 1989, he helped the Peterborough Panthers win the Fours Championship during the 1989 National League season.[8]

References

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