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'''Glenn Doyle''' (born 3 March 1965 in [[Sydney]], [[New South Wales]]) is a retired Australian [[Motorcycle speedway]] rider. Doyle is a twice [[Australian Individual Speedway Championship|Australian Champion]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.historyspeedway.nstrefa.pl/indmaustralii.php|title=Individual Australian Championship|website=Historia Sportu Zuzlowego|access-date=21 January 2023}}</ref> and won the [[Western Australian Individual Speedway Championship|Western Australian Championship]] in his adopted state on six occasions.
'''Glenn Doyle''' (born 3 March 1965 in [[Sydney]], [[New South Wales]]) is a retired Australian [[Motorcycle speedway]] rider. Doyle is a twice [[Australian Individual Speedway Championship|Australian Champion]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.historyspeedway.nstrefa.pl/indmaustralii.php|title=Individual Australian Championship|website=Historia Sportu Zuzlowego|access-date=21 January 2023|archive-date=20 January 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230120174815/http://www.historyspeedway.nstrefa.pl/indmaustralii.php|url-status=live}}</ref> and won the [[Western Australian Individual Speedway Championship|Western Australian Championship]] in his adopted state on six occasions. He earned 20 caps for the [[Denmark national speedway team]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://britishspeedway.co.uk/docs/Ultimate_Index_1929-2022.pdf |title=Ultimate rider index, 1929-2022 |website=British Speedway |access-date=29 August 2024}}</ref>


==Career==
== Career ==
Doyle began his speedway career in the mid-1980s in [[Perth]], Western Australia, and quickly rose to prominence as WA's best solo rider, becoming a regular winner at the [[Claremont Speedway]]


In 1986, Doyle started racing in England during the Australian winter months, starting his career with [[Long Eaton Speedway|Long Eaton]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000521/19860522/756/0074 |title=Australian invader |website=Derby Daily Telegraph |date=22 May 1986 |via=British Newspaper Archive|url-access=subscription |access-date=23 August 2024}}</ref> Between 1986 and 1988 he rode for Long Eaton, [[Belle Vue Aces]], [[Hackney Kestrels]], [[Sheffield Tigers]], [[Oxford Cheetahs]], [[Swindon Robins]], [[Ipswich Witches]] and [[Reading Racers]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://wwosbackup.proboards.com/thread/768/glenn-doyle |title=Glenn Doyle |website=WWOS backup |access-date=29 August 2024}}</ref> Doyle joined the Bradford Dukes in 1989 and was team mate to such riders as 1992 World Champion [[Gary Havelock]], and multiple [[Individual Speedway Long Track World Championship|Long track World Champion]] [[Simon Wigg]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000901/19890310/018/0018 |title=Patron's club |website=Huddersfield Daily Examiner |date=10 March 1989 |via=British Newspaper Archive|url-access=subscription |access-date=23 August 2024}}</ref>
===Australia===
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Glenn Doyle began his speedway career in the mid-1980s in [[Perth]], Western Australia, and quickly rose to prominence as WA's best solo rider, becoming a regular winner at the {{convert|520|m|yd}} [[Claremont Speedway]]. He first won the WA State Championship in 1989 and went on to win that years Australian Championship on the opposite side of the country at the {{convert|400|m|yd}} [[Newcastle Motordrome]] in [[Newcastle, New South Wales|Newcastle]], NSW. Going into the final heat of the night (Heat 20), Doyle needed a win to take the title. He was in second place behind NSW rider [[Mick Poole (speedway rider)|Mick Poole]] going into the last lap, but pulled off a miraculous pass on the final turn to win his maiden Australian championship. Before the meeting Doyle was considered one of the riders who would just be making up the numbers and surprised many with his win.


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He first won the [[Western Australian Individual Speedway Championship]] in 1989 and went on to win that years Australian Championship at the [[Newcastle Motordrome]] in [[Newcastle, New South Wales|Newcastle]]. Going into the final heat of the night (heat 20), Doyle needed a win to take the title. He was in second place behind [[Mick Poole (speedway rider)|Mick Poole]] going into the last lap, but pulled off a pass on the final turn to win his maiden Australian championship.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0003894/19890119/056/0056 |title=Doyle is tops |website=Nottingham Evening Post |date=19 January 1989 |via=British Newspaper Archive|url-access=subscription |access-date=23 August 2024}}</ref>
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Doyle repeated as WA champion in 1990 to qualify for the Australian final. Despite being the defending champion, Doyle was again not considered amongst the favourites for the 1990 Australian Championship held at the {{convert|450|m|yd}} [[Brisbane Exhibition Ground]]. Once again the Western Australian defied his critics by finishing the heats in equal first place with 14 out of a possible 15 points, forcing a run-off with exciting young [[Victoria (Australia)|Victorian]] rider and future 10 time national champion [[Leigh Adams]]. Doyle defeated Adams in the run-off to claim his second straight Australian championship. He did it the hard way in his heat races, coming from behind to win 4 races and finish second in the other.


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Doyle retained the WA championship in 1990 to qualify for the Australian final. Despite being the defending champion, Doyle was again not considered amongst the favourites for the 1990 Australian Championship held at the [[Brisbane Exhibition Ground]]. Once again he defied his critics by finishing the heats in equal first place, forcing a run-off with Victorian rider and future 10 time national champion [[Leigh Adams]]. Doyle defeated Adams in the run-off to claim his second straight Australian championship.
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After winning the WA title for the third year in succession, Doyle would finish runner up to Sydney's [[Craig Boyce]] in the [[1991 Australian Individual Speedway Championship|1991 Australian Championship]] in [[Alice Springs]]. Both went into their final heat at the near circular {{convert|402|m|yd}} [[Arunga Park Speedway]] unbeaten in their first four rides. With Boyce winning the start, Doyle was unable to get past and had to settle for second in both the race and the championship. He won his 4th WA championship in succession in 1992, before finishing 5th in the [[1992 Australian Individual Speedway Championship|1992 Australian Championship]] at the tight {{convert|280|m|yd}} [[North Arm Speedway]] in [[Adelaide]]. After being the only undefeated rider following the second round of heats at North Arm, Doyle finished third, second and third again in his final three rides. He then lost a three-way run-off for fourth place, finishing second to [[Mildura]]'s [[Jason Lyons]] and ending his chance of progressing to the next round of the [[1992 Individual Speedway World Championship|1992 Speedway World Championship]], the [[Commonwealth Final]] at [[King's Lynn]] in [[England]].


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After winning the WA title for the third year in succession, Doyle would finish runner up to Sydney's [[Craig Boyce]] in the [[1991 Australian Individual Speedway Championship|1991 Australian Championship]] in [[Alice Springs]]. Both went into their final heat at the [[Arunga Park Speedway]] unbeaten in their first four rides. With Boyce winning the start, Doyle was unable to get past and had to settle for second in both the race and the championship. He won his 4th WA championship in succession in 1992, before finishing 5th in the [[1992 Australian Individual Speedway Championship|1992 Australian Championship]] at the [[North Arm Speedway]] in Adelaide. Doyle represented Australia 20 times throughout his career, both in Australia and overseas. He also captained Western Australia in two challenges against a visiting team from Russia in 1991.
Glenn Doyle created history by winning his fifth straight WA state title in 1993, but his run was stopped when he finished second to [[Steve Johnston]] in 1994, though he would regain his crown in 1995. Doyle holds the record for WA title wins with six.


In 1992, he joined [[Eastbourne Eagles]] before moving to [[King's Lynn Stars]] for the 1993 season despite work permit issues.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0004857/19930325/063/0063 |title=Back on Track |website=Billericay Gazette |date=25 March 1993 |via=British Newspaper Archive |url-access=subscription |access-date=29 August 2024}}</ref> Doyle created history by winning his fifth straight WA state title in 1993, but his run was stopped when he finished second to [[Steve Johnston]] in 1994, though he would regain his crown in 1995. Doyle holds the record for WA title wins with six.
While also successful on smaller tracks, Doyle was generally considered to be at his best on larger, {{convert|400|m|yd}} or longer tracks.


After retiring from riding in the mid-1990s, Glenn Doyle came out of retirement on 31 March 2000 along with other former Perth riders such as [[Glyn Taylor]], to ride a series of match races at the final meeting of the Claremont Speedway which was closing after 73 years. Doyle won most of his races on the night showing he had lost none of his style or speed in retirement.
After retiring from riding in the mid-1990s, Glenn Doyle came out of retirement on 31 March 2000 along with other former Perth riders such as [[Glyn Taylor]], to ride a series of match races at the final meeting of the Claremont Speedway which was closing after 73 years. Doyle won most of his races on the night showing he had lost none of his style or speed in retirement.


===England===
== References ==
In 1986, Doyle started racing in [[England]] during the Australian winter months. Between 1986 and 1993 he rode for [[Long Eaton Speedway|Long Eaton]], [[Belle Vue Aces]], [[Hackney Kestrels]], [[Sheffield Tigers]], [[Oxford Cheetahs]], [[Swindon Robins]], [[Ipswich Witches]], [[Reading Racers]], [[Bradford Dukes]], [[Eastbourne Eagles]] and the [[King's Lynn Stars]].<ref>[http://wwosbackup.proboards.com/thread/768 Glenn Doyle British speedway clubs]</ref>

With the Bradford Dukes who raced out of the [[Odsal Stadium]], Doyle was team mate to such riders as 1992 World Champion [[Gary Havelock]], and multiple [[Individual Speedway Long Track World Championship|Long track World Champion]] [[Simon Wigg]].

===International===
Glenn Doyle represented [[Australia national speedway team|Australia]] on several occasions throughout his career, both in Australia and overseas. He raced against other international teams including [[England national speedway team|England]], [[Sweden national speedway team|Sweden]], and [[Poland national speedway team|Poland]]. He also captained Western Australia in two challenges against a visiting team from [[USSR|Russia]] in 1991.

==References==
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Latest revision as of 13:30, 29 August 2024

Glenn Doyle
Born (1965-03-04) 4 March 1965 (age 59)
Sydney, New South Wales
NationalityAustralian
Career history
1986-1988Long Eaton
1987Belle Vue Aces
1987Hackney Kestrels
1987-1988Sheffield Tigers
1988Oxford Cheetahs
1988Swindon Robins
1988Ipswich Witches
1988Reading Racers
1989-1991Bradford Dukes
1992Eastbourne Eagles
1993King's Lynn Stars
Individual honours
1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993Western Australian Champion
1989, 1990Australian Champion

Glenn Doyle (born 3 March 1965 in Sydney, New South Wales) is a retired Australian Motorcycle speedway rider. Doyle is a twice Australian Champion[1] and won the Western Australian Championship in his adopted state on six occasions. He earned 20 caps for the Denmark national speedway team.[2]

Career

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Doyle began his speedway career in the mid-1980s in Perth, Western Australia, and quickly rose to prominence as WA's best solo rider, becoming a regular winner at the Claremont Speedway

In 1986, Doyle started racing in England during the Australian winter months, starting his career with Long Eaton.[3] Between 1986 and 1988 he rode for Long Eaton, Belle Vue Aces, Hackney Kestrels, Sheffield Tigers, Oxford Cheetahs, Swindon Robins, Ipswich Witches and Reading Racers.[4] Doyle joined the Bradford Dukes in 1989 and was team mate to such riders as 1992 World Champion Gary Havelock, and multiple Long track World Champion Simon Wigg.[5]

He first won the Western Australian Individual Speedway Championship in 1989 and went on to win that years Australian Championship at the Newcastle Motordrome in Newcastle. Going into the final heat of the night (heat 20), Doyle needed a win to take the title. He was in second place behind Mick Poole going into the last lap, but pulled off a pass on the final turn to win his maiden Australian championship.[6]

Doyle retained the WA championship in 1990 to qualify for the Australian final. Despite being the defending champion, Doyle was again not considered amongst the favourites for the 1990 Australian Championship held at the Brisbane Exhibition Ground. Once again he defied his critics by finishing the heats in equal first place, forcing a run-off with Victorian rider and future 10 time national champion Leigh Adams. Doyle defeated Adams in the run-off to claim his second straight Australian championship.

After winning the WA title for the third year in succession, Doyle would finish runner up to Sydney's Craig Boyce in the 1991 Australian Championship in Alice Springs. Both went into their final heat at the Arunga Park Speedway unbeaten in their first four rides. With Boyce winning the start, Doyle was unable to get past and had to settle for second in both the race and the championship. He won his 4th WA championship in succession in 1992, before finishing 5th in the 1992 Australian Championship at the North Arm Speedway in Adelaide. Doyle represented Australia 20 times throughout his career, both in Australia and overseas. He also captained Western Australia in two challenges against a visiting team from Russia in 1991.

In 1992, he joined Eastbourne Eagles before moving to King's Lynn Stars for the 1993 season despite work permit issues.[7] Doyle created history by winning his fifth straight WA state title in 1993, but his run was stopped when he finished second to Steve Johnston in 1994, though he would regain his crown in 1995. Doyle holds the record for WA title wins with six.

After retiring from riding in the mid-1990s, Glenn Doyle came out of retirement on 31 March 2000 along with other former Perth riders such as Glyn Taylor, to ride a series of match races at the final meeting of the Claremont Speedway which was closing after 73 years. Doyle won most of his races on the night showing he had lost none of his style or speed in retirement.

References

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  1. ^ "Individual Australian Championship". Historia Sportu Zuzlowego. Archived from the original on 20 January 2023. Retrieved 21 January 2023.
  2. ^ "Ultimate rider index, 1929-2022" (PDF). British Speedway. Retrieved 29 August 2024.
  3. ^ "Australian invader". Derby Daily Telegraph. 22 May 1986. Retrieved 23 August 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  4. ^ "Glenn Doyle". WWOS backup. Retrieved 29 August 2024.
  5. ^ "Patron's club". Huddersfield Daily Examiner. 10 March 1989. Retrieved 23 August 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  6. ^ "Doyle is tops". Nottingham Evening Post. 19 January 1989. Retrieved 23 August 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  7. ^ "Back on Track". Billericay Gazette. 25 March 1993. Retrieved 29 August 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive.
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