David Gagen

David Gagen
Born11 August 1953 (1953-08-11) (age 71)
King's Lynn, Norfolk
NationalityBritish (English)
Career history
1972–1979, 1981Kings Lynn Stars
1973–1975, 1979–1984Boston Barracudas
1980, 1982–1983Coventry Bees
Individual honours
1977British Championship finalist
1980Warners Grand National
Team honours
1977British League KO Cup Winner
1973British League Division Two Champion
1973British League Div Two KO Cup Winner
1978Inter 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]

References

  1. ^ Lawson,K (2018) “Riders, Teams and Stadiums”. ISBN 978-0-244-72538-9
  2. ^ a b "Speedway riders, history and results". wwosbackup. Retrieved 21 July 2021.
  3. ^ "Former Barracudas set for dedication". Lincolnshire World. Retrieved 21 July 2021.
  4. ^ "ULTIMATE RIDER INDEX, 1929-2022" (PDF). British Speedway. Retrieved 21 June 2023.
  5. ^ "History Archive". British Speedway. Retrieved 21 July 2021.
  6. ^ "HISTORY SPEEDWAY and LONGTRACK". Speedway.org. Retrieved 21 July 2021.
  7. ^ "Gagen our first local boy in the British final". Lynn Advertiser. 12 July 1977. Retrieved 22 September 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  8. ^ "Gagen's big night". Lincolnshire Standard and Boston Guardian. 15 October 1982. Retrieved 22 September 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  9. ^ "Speedway". Lincolnshire Standard and Boston Guardian. 21 February 1985. Retrieved 24 September 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive.


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