Geoff Mardon
| Born | 24 November 1927 Christchurch, New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Died | 6 August 2015 (aged 87) Christchurch, New Zealand |
| Career history | |
| 1951 | Aldershot Shots |
| 1952–1954 | Wimbledon Dons |
| 1959 | Southampton Saints |
| Individual honours | |
| 1954 | Brandonapolis |
| 1964 | New Zealand Champion |
| Team honours | |
| 1954 | National League Champions |
| 1953 | National Trophy |
| 1954 | RAC Cup Winner |
Geoffrey Cyril Mardon (24 November 1927 – 6 August 2015) was a New Zealand motorcycle speedway rider.[1] He rode for the Aldershot Shots, the Wimbledon Dons and the Southampton Saints.[2][3]
Career
Mardon began riding at the
New Zealand Championship
.
Mardon also raced cars. In 1954, he competed in an Erskine Staride in England and in 1958 he drove a RA Vanguard in the Lady Wigram Trophy race.[5] In the mid 1960s he drove a New Zealand built sportscar, the Stanton Corvette and in 1970 and 1971 he drove for the Begg Chevrolet Formula 5000 team in the Tasman Series and the New Zealand Gold Star Championship.[6]
He died on 6 August 2015 in Christchurch.[7]
World final appearances
Mardon had four appearances in world championship finals:[8]
- 1951 -
London, Wembley Stadium - Reserve - Did Not Ride - 1953 - London, Wembley Stadium - 3rd - 12pts
- 1954 - London, Wembley Stadium - 11th - 5pts
- 1959 - London, Wembley Stadium - 10th - 6pts
References
- ^ Holmes, Tracy (13 August 2009). "Riders to Remember....Geoff Mardon". Archived from the original on 14 September 2015. Retrieved 13 August 2015.
- ISBN 0-7207-0725-0
- ^ "ULTIMATE RIDER INDEX, 1929-2022" (PDF). British Speedway. Retrieved 5 August 2023.
- ISBN 0-7524-2402-5
- ISBN 0790003023.
- ^ "Obituary: Trail-blazer for three Canty World champions". The Press. Christchurch. 24 October 2015. p. 44.
- ^ "RIP - Geoff Mardon". Motorcycling New Zealand. Archived from the original on 23 August 2015. Retrieved 15 August 2015.
- ISBN 0-354-08551-4