Rick Timmo
New Zealand speedway rider From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
New Zealand speedway rider From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Frederick "Rick" Timmo (born 27 July 1947 in Napier, New Zealand) is a former motorcycle speedway rider. He earned 19 caps for the New Zealand national speedway team.[1]
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| Born | 27 July 1947 Napier, New Zealand |
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| Nationality | New Zealander |
| Career history | |
| 1967-1974 | Oxford Cheetahs/Rebels |
Timmo had his first rides at Napier, where he spent three years before being advised by Colin McKee to try his luck in England. McKee fixed a trial for Timmo at Hackney but promoter Danny Dunton signed him up for Oxford Cheetahs for the 1967 British League season.[2] He stayed at Oxford for a number of years and became a fans favourite.[3] Barry Briggs, another Kiwi, tried to tempt Timmo to ride for Swindon Robins but he declined.[4]
In the season 1968–69, Timmo toured with the British Lions in New Zealand. His performance made him a favourite and he would go on to ride for his home country against England, Australia and Sweden.[5]
His career was prematurely ended when he had a nasty crash at a grasstrack meeting and broke his hip.[6]
Retiring from speedway he returned home to Napier where he set up a business – Timmo Motorcycles. His son, Spencer, became a speedway rider for Mildenhall Fen Tigers and Newcastle Diamonds, and now races cars in the UK.
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