Ben Powell
| Born | 28 November 1984 Rye House |
|---|---|
| 2006 | Mildenhall |
| 2007 | Birmingham |
| 2008 | Newcastle |
| 2008 | Scunthorpe |
Benjamin Richard Powell (born 28 November 1984 in Helensvale, Queensland)[1] is a former Australian motorcycle speedway rider.
Career
Club
Powell signed for
averaged close to six points a meeting with the Brummies in 2007.[1]
Another move, this time to Newcastle Diamonds in 2008, didn't work out and Scunthorpe Scorpions signed him at the beginning of June 2008. Powell was sacked by Scunthorpe after he launched his motorcycle at Newcastle rider Kenni Larsen during a meeting at his former club in October. Powell announced he was retiring from British speedway after he was later banned for 12 months by the Speedway Control Bureau.[3]
International
Powell previously represented New Zealand in the World Long Track Championship and World Under-21 Championship.[1]
References
- ^ ISBN 978-0-7524-4250-1.
- ^ "2008 Rider index" (PDF). British Speedway. Retrieved 1 April 2023.
- ^ "Rider who used bike as weapon is banned". Chronicle Live. 2008. Retrieved 14 November 2008.