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{{short description|Australian speedway rider}}
'''Raymond 'Ray' Duggan''' (born 1913 [[West Maitland]], [[New South Wales]], [[Australia]] - died 20 January 1950 in [[Sydney]], [[Australia]]) was an international [[Motorcycle speedway| Speedway]] first rode in the [[United Kingdom|UK]] with the [[New Cross Rangers|New Cross Lambs]]. Duggan represented the [[Australia speedway team|Australia]] many times at test level.<ref>Addison J. (1948). ''The People Speedway Guide''. Odhams Press Limited </ref>
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{{Infobox Speedway rider
| name = Ray Duggan
| image =
| nationality = Australian
| birth_date = {{birth date text|22 December 1918}}
| birth_place = [[West Maitland]], [[New South Wales]]
| death_date = {{Death date and age|1950|01|20|1918|12|22|df=y}}
| death_place = Sydney, [[New South Wales]]
| years1 = 1938–1939
| career1 = [[New Cross Rangers]]
| years2 = 1947–1949
| career2 = [[Harringay Racers (speedway)|Harringay Racers]]
| teamyear1 = 1948
| teamhonour1 = Anniversary Cup winner
}}


'''Raymond Patrick Duggan''' (22 December 1918 – 20 January 1950) was an Australian [[motorcycle speedway]] rider. He first rode in the United Kingdom with the [[New Cross Rangers|New Cross Lambs]]. Duggan represented the [[Australia speedway team|Australia]] many times at test level and was the younger brother of five times Australian champion [[Vic Duggan]].<ref>Addison J. (1948). ''The People Speedway Guide''. Odhams Press Limited</ref><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 July 2023}}</ref> Duggan was killed in arguably speedway's worst crash on 20 January 1950, which also saw fellow Australian [[Norman Clay]] lose his life.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/47824444 |title = Famed Speedway Rider Killed in Crash |website = Trove |access-date=30 October 2024 }}</ref>
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==Career summary==
He started his career in 1937 with the [[New Cross Rangers|New Cross Lambs]], before a spell with the [[Bristol Bulldogs]] in 1938, returning to the [[New Cross Rangers|Lambs]] in 1939. In 1947 he returned to the [[United Kingdom|UK]] with the [[Harringay Racers (speedway)|Harringay Racers]].<ref> Jacobs, N. (2001) ''Speedway in London'', ISBN 0-7524-2221-9 </ref>


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== Career ==
He became Australian National Champion in 1946 and was beaten into second place by his brother [[Vic Duggan|Vic]] in 1947.
Duggan was noticed by the England captain [[Jack Parker (speedway rider)|Jack Parker]] riding in Australia in early 1938. He persuaded Duggan and fellow Australian [[Frank Dolan]] to travel with him to the United Kingdom.<ref>{{cite news |title=Speed Riders for Harringay |work=Daily Mirror |date=5 February 1938 |access-date=22 February 2024|url=https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000560/19380205/345/0030 | via = [[British Newspaper Archive]]|url-access=subscription }}</ref> He started his career in 1938 with the [[New Cross Rangers]]. In 1947, he returned to the UK with the [[Harringay Racers (speedway)|Harringay Racers]].<ref>Jacobs, N. (2001) ''Speedway in London'', {{ISBN|0-7524-2221-9}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.speedwayresearcher.org.uk/specialfeaturesrideraverages.pdf |title=Rider averages 1929 to 2009 |website=Speedway Researcher |access-date=29 July 2023}}</ref>


Ray Duggan never became [[Australian Individual Speedway Championship|Australian National Champion]] with his best finish being third on three occasions in 1947, 1948 and 1949. The 1947 event was behind his brother Vic Duggan and [[Lionel Van Praag]], the inaugural [[Speedway World Championship|World Champion]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.vintagespeedway.com/Titles.html|title=Australian Solo Championship Titles |website=Wintage Speedway |access-date=21 January 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.historyspeedway.nstrefa.pl/indmaustralii.php|title=Individual Australian Championship|website=Historia Sportu Zuzlowego|access-date=20 January 2023}}</ref>
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==Death==

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On 20 January 1950, Duggan was killed at the [[Sydney Sports Ground]] after being involved in a high speed crash with friend [[Norman Clay]]. Clay also died from his injuries.
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== Death ==
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On 20 January 1950, Duggan was killed at the [[Sydney Sports Ground]] after being involved in a high-speed crash with friend [[Norman Clay]]. Clay also died from his injuries.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.motorsportmemorial.org/focus.php?db=ms&n=3201 |title=Norm Clay |website=Motorsport Memorial |access-date=30 October 2024 }}</ref>

== See also ==
*[[List of rider deaths in motorcycle speedway]]


== References ==
== References ==
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Latest revision as of 13:17, 31 October 2024

Ray Duggan
Born22 December 1918 (1918-12-22)
West Maitland, New South Wales
Died20 January 1950(1950-01-20) (aged 31)
Sydney, New South Wales
NationalityAustralian
Career history
1938–1939New Cross Rangers
1947–1949Harringay Racers
Team honours
1948Anniversary Cup winner

Raymond Patrick Duggan (22 December 1918 – 20 January 1950) was an Australian motorcycle speedway rider. He first rode in the United Kingdom with the New Cross Lambs. Duggan represented the Australia many times at test level and was the younger brother of five times Australian champion Vic Duggan.[1][2] Duggan was killed in arguably speedway's worst crash on 20 January 1950, which also saw fellow Australian Norman Clay lose his life.[3]

Career

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Duggan was noticed by the England captain Jack Parker riding in Australia in early 1938. He persuaded Duggan and fellow Australian Frank Dolan to travel with him to the United Kingdom.[4] He started his career in 1938 with the New Cross Rangers. In 1947, he returned to the UK with the Harringay Racers.[5][6]

Ray Duggan never became Australian National Champion with his best finish being third on three occasions in 1947, 1948 and 1949. The 1947 event was behind his brother Vic Duggan and Lionel Van Praag, the inaugural World Champion.[7][8]

Death

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On 20 January 1950, Duggan was killed at the Sydney Sports Ground after being involved in a high-speed crash with friend Norman Clay. Clay also died from his injuries.[9]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Addison J. (1948). The People Speedway Guide. Odhams Press Limited
  2. ^ "ULTIMATE RIDER INDEX, 1929-2022" (PDF). British Speedway. Retrieved 29 July 2023.
  3. ^ "Famed Speedway Rider Killed in Crash". Trove. Retrieved 30 October 2024.
  4. ^ "Speed Riders for Harringay". Daily Mirror. 5 February 1938. Retrieved 22 February 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  5. ^ Jacobs, N. (2001) Speedway in London, ISBN 0-7524-2221-9
  6. ^ "Rider averages 1929 to 2009" (PDF). Speedway Researcher. Retrieved 29 July 2023.
  7. ^ "Australian Solo Championship Titles". Wintage Speedway. Retrieved 21 January 2023.
  8. ^ "Individual Australian Championship". Historia Sportu Zuzlowego. Retrieved 20 January 2023.
  9. ^ "Norm Clay". Motorsport Memorial. Retrieved 30 October 2024.
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