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Martin Peter Hagon (born 25 December 1961 in Hackney, England is a former motorcycle speedway, grasstrack and longtrack rider.[1]
| Born | 25 December 1961 Hackney, England |
|---|---|
| Nationality | British (English) |
| Career history | |
| 1981–1983 | Hackney Hawks |
| 1981 | Rye House Rockets |
| 1984–1986 | Sheffield Tigers |
| 1987 | Ipswich Witches |
| Individual honours | |
| 1984 | European Grasstrack Champion |
| 1984, 1987 | British Masters Grasstrack champion |
Hagon raced for Hackney Hawks during the 1982 British League season.[2] After another season with them he joined Sheffield Tigers for the 1984 British League season[3] and would spend three seasons with them.[4]
Peter Adams, the Wolverhampton Wolves promoter made inquiries towards Hagon at the beginning of the 1986 season[5] but Hagon chose to join Ipswich Witches, where he spent his final season riding in league speedway.[1]
Away from standard speedway he excelled in Longtrack and grasstrack and reached two Individual Speedway Long Track World Championship finals in 1985 and 1987.[6] His last season was with Ipswich Witches in 1987.[1]
He is the son of Alf Hagon and his son is Sam Hagon (both speedway riders).[1]
- 1982 –
Exeter Finalist - 1983 – Long Marston Airfield Finalist
- 1984 – Yarm (Champion)
- 1985 – Andover Finalist
- 1986 – Exeter (2nd)
- 1987 – Andover (Champion)
- 1988 – Abingdon Finalist
- 1989 – Andover Finalist
- 1990 – Bridgnorth (2nd)
- 1991 – Tonbridge Finalist
After his racing career, Martin went into the business his father set up called 'Hagon Shocks'. Today he runs the business and supplies many of the racing fraternity.[citation needed]
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