Frank Charles (speedway rider)
- Frank Charles (speedway rider)
Frank Charles (born 10 March 1908 Barrow-in-Furness, England - died 15 July 1939)[Jacobs, N & Lipscombe, P (2005). "Wembley Speedway : The Pre-War Years". Stroud: Tempus Publishing ISBN 0-7524-3750-X] was a former international motorcycle speedway rider who rode in the first ever World Championship final in 1936.] Career summary
In 1931 Charles rode for Leeds but was badly injured and so retired from the sport. In 1933, the Belle Vue Aces tempted him out of retirement but in 1934 Charles' father died, so he returned to the family business. In 1935 Wembley Lions paid £1,000 to sign Charles, where he became the clubs top scorer and was selected to ride for England against Australia.[Jacobs, N & Lipscombe, P (2005). "Wembley Speedway : The Pre-War Years". Stroud: Tempus Publishing ISBN 0-7524-3750-X] In 1936 he topped the clubs scoring again and qualified for World Championship final.][Bamford, R. & Shailes, G. (2002). "A History of the World Speedway Championship". Stroud: Tempus Publishing. ISBN 0-7524-2402-5] He qualified again for the 1937 final. At the end of the 1938 season he decided to retire to concentrate on gliding.] World Final appearances
* 1936 - Flag|GBR Wembley - 15th - 11pts
* 1937 - Flag|GBR Wembley - 5th - 19pts[Bamford, R. & Shailes, G. (2002). "A History of the World Speedway Championship". Stroud: Tempus Publishing. ISBN 0-7524-2402-5] ] Death
On 15 June 1939 he made a return to the Wembley Lions team. However, after being excused a test call up on 15 July 1939, Charles was killed whilst taking part in a national gliding competition.[Jacobs, N & Lipscombe, P (2005). "Wembley Speedway : The Pre-War Years". Stroud: Tempus Publishing ISBN 0-7524-3750-X] ] References
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