Fred Brand Explained

Charles Frederick Brand (1925–2016) was an English speedway rider.^{[1] [2]}

Speedway career

Brand trialled as a novice for Norwich Stars in 1949 nefore signing for Yarmouth Bloaters.^[3] He rode for Yarmouth in the British speedway leagues from 1949 to 1953, where he earned the nickname the "Master of Caister Road".^{[4] [5]} He signed for Norwich after the teams agreed a transfer fee of £1,100 in March 1954, despite competition from West Ham Hammers for his signature.^[6]

Brand reached the final of the Speedway World Championship in the 1954 Individual Speedway World Championship.^[7]

World final appearances

Individual World Championship

• 1954 - London, Wembley Stadium - 8th - 7pts

Notes and References

1. Web site: WORLD INDIVIDUAL FINAL - RIDER INDEX. British Speedway. 5 July 2021.
2. Web site: ULTIMATE RIDER INDEX, 1929-2022 . British Speedway . 1 August 2023.
3. News: Norwich sign new speed riders . Daily News (London) . 24 February 1949 . British Newspaper Archive . subscription . 15 September 2024.
4. Web site: History Archive. British Speedway. 5 July 2021.
5. Web site: Fred Brand. Defunct Speedway. 5 July 2021.
6. News: £1,100 fee fixed for Brand move . Daily Mirror . 25 March 1954 . British Newspaper Archive . subscription . 15 September 2024.
7. Web site: World Speedway finals. Speedway Researcher. 5 July 2021.