Terry Betts

Terence Arnold Betts (born 15 September 1943 in Harlow, Essex, England)^[1] is a former international speedway rider^[2] who reached the final of the Speedway World Championship in 1974. He became World Pairs Champion with Ray Wilson in 1972 and was a member of the Great Britain team that won the World Team Cup in 1972 and 1973.^[3]

Terry Betts

Born	(1943-09-15) 15 September 1943 (age 81) Harlow, England
Nationality	British (English)
Career history
1960–1963	Norwich Stars
1961	Wolverhampton Wolves
1965	Long Eaton Archers
1966–1978	King's Lynn Stars
1979	Reading Racers
Individual honours
1970, 1971	Southern Riders Champion
1977	Littlechild Trophy
Team honours
1972, 1973	World Team Cup Winner
1972	World Pairs Champion
1977	British League KO Cup Winner
1963	National Trophy
1973	Spring Gold Cup Winner

Career summary

Betts began his career with the Norwich Stars in 1960^[4] but joined the King's Lynn Stars in 1965 after the closure of Norwich. He remained there for the majority of his career, spending one season with Reading Racers before he retired on the eve of the 1980 season. He was awarded a testimonial meeting in 1975 after ten years of continuous service to the club.^[5] Betts was a regular England international.

At retirement he had earned 55 international caps for England national speedway team and 19 caps for Great Britain.^[5]

In 2005, Betts was voted as the greatest King's Lynn Stars rider of all time by the club's fans.^[6]

World Final Appearances

Individual World Championship

• 1974 - Gothenburg, Ullevi - 12th - 6pts^[7]

World Pairs Championship

• 1972 - Borås (with Ray Wilson) - Winner - 24pts (9)

World Team Cup

• 1966 - Wrocław, Olympic Stadium (with Barry Briggs / Nigel Boocock / Ivan Mauger / Colin Pratt) - 4th - 8pts (0)
• 1972 - Olching, Olching Speedwaybahn (with Ivan Mauger / Ray Wilson / John Louis) Winner - 36pts (8)
• 1973 - London, Wembley Stadium (with Malcolm Simmons / Ray Wilson / Peter Collins) – Winner – 37pts (9)