David Gagen Explained

David Gagen
Nationality:British (English)
Birth Place:King's Lynn, Norfolk
Career1:Kings Lynn Stars
Years1:1972–1979, 1981
Career2:Boston Barracudas
Years2:1973–1975, 1979–1984
Career3:Coventry Bees
Years3:1980, 1982–1983
Indivyear1:1977
Indivhonour1:British Championship finalist
Indivyear2:1980
Indivhonour2:Warners Grand National
Teamyear1:1977
Teamhonour1:British League KO Cup Winner
Teamyear2:1973
Teamhonour2:British League Division Two Champion
Teamyear3:1973
Teamyear4:1978
Teamhonour4:Inter League Knockout Cup

David Peter Gagen (born 11 August 1953) is a former speedway rider[1] from England.[2] [3] [4]

Speedway career

Gagen rode in the top tier of British Speedway from 1972 to 1983, riding for various clubs.[5] He reached the final of the British Speedway Championship in 1977.[2] [6]

In 1977 he competed in the British Speedway Championship final.[7]

In 1982, he earned a testimonial meeting for Boston Barracudas, where he had also become the club captain.[8] He retired after the 1984 season.[9]

Notes and References

  1. Lawson,K (2018) “Riders, Teams and Stadiums”.
  2. Web site: Speedway riders, history and results. wwosbackup. 21 July 2021.
  3. Web site: Former Barracudas set for dedication. Lincolnshire World. 21 July 2021.
  4. Web site: ULTIMATE RIDER INDEX, 1929-2022 . British Speedway . 21 June 2023.
  5. Web site: History Archive. British Speedway. 21 July 2021.
  6. Web site: HISTORY SPEEDWAY and LONGTRACK. Speedway.org. 21 July 2021.
  7. News: Gagen our first local boy in the British final . Lynn Advertiser . 12 July 1977 . British Newspaper Archive . subscription . 22 September 2024.
  8. News: Gagen's big night . Lincolnshire Standard and Boston Guardian . 15 October 1982 . British Newspaper Archive . subscription . 22 September 2024.
  9. News: Speedway . Lincolnshire Standard and Boston Guardian . 21 February 1985 . British Newspaper Archive . subscription . 24 September 2024.