Brian Havelock | |
Nationality: | British (English) |
Birth Date: | 9 May 1942 |
Birth Place: | Yarm, England |
Years1: | 1972 |
Career1: | Teesside Teessiders |
Years2: | 1973, 1974 |
Career2: | Berwick Bandits |
Years3: | 1973–1974 |
Career3: | Sunderland Stars/Gladiators |
Years4: | 1975–1976 |
Career4: | Newcastle Diamonds |
Years5: | 1975–1976 |
Career5: | Hull Vikings |
Years6: | 1976–1979 |
Career6: | Workington Comets |
Years7: | 1976 |
Career7: | Exeter Falcons |
Years8: | 1980–81, 1983 |
Career8: | Middlesbrough Tigers |
Years9: | 1982 |
Career9: | Stoke Potters |
Teamyear1: | 1975 |
Teamhonour1: | National League Pairs Winner |
Teamyear2: | 1981 |
Teamhonour2: | National League Champion |
Robert Brian Havelock (born 9 May 1942 in Yarm, Yorkshire[1]) is a former motorcycle speedway rider and is the former promoter of the Redcar Bears.[2] [3]
Havelock began his British leagues career with Teesside Teessiders in 1972 before joining Berwick Bandits, where he raced for two seasons form 1973 to 1974.[4]
Havelock won the National League Pairs, partnering Tom Owen for the Newcastle Diamonds[5] during the 1975 New National League season.[6] He opened his own training school at Workington.[7]
After his riding career, he managed the Newcastle Diamonds.[8]
His son Gary Havelock was the 1992 World Champion.
Since retiring, worked as a Heating Engineer. Married to Marjorie, they have two children, Lisa and Gary. Enjoys competition fishing.