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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> |
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> |
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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 [[ |
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 [[Individual Speedway Long Track World Championship|Long track World Champions]] [[Kelvin Tatum]] and [[Simon Wigg]]. |
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Revision as of 10:22, 28 February 2014
| Born | 4 March 1965 Sydney, New South Wales |
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| Nationality |  Australia |
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| Career status | Retired |
Glenn Doyle (born 3 March 1965 in Sydney, New South Wales) is a retired Australian speedway rider. Doyle is a twice Australian Champion and won the Western Australian Championship in his adopted state on six occasions.
Career
Australia
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 550 metres (600 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 400 metres (440 yd) Newcastle Motordrome in Newcastle, NSW. He successfully defended both titles in 1990, winning his last Australian title at the 450 metres (490 yd) Brisbane Exhibition Ground.
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 near circular 402 metres (440 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 Championship at the tight 280 metres (310 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 Speedway World Championship, the Commonwealth Final at King's Lynn in England.
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.
While also successful on smaller tracks, Doyle was generally considered to be at his best on larger, 400 metres (440 yd) or longer tracks.
England
In 1986, Doyle started racing in England during the Australian winter months. Between 1986 and 1993 he rode for 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.[1]
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 Long track World Champions Kelvin Tatum and Simon Wigg.
International
Glenn Doyle represented Australia on several occasions throughout his career, both in Australia and overseas. He raced against other international teams including England, Sweden, and Poland. He also captained Western Australia in two challenges against a visiting team from Russia in 1991.