Robert Dugard
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| Born | 12 July 1942 Hove, England |
|---|---|
| Died | 5 August 2018 (aged 76) |
| Nationality | British (English) |
| Career history | |
| 1959 | Eastbourne Eagles |
| 1960 | Oxford Cheetahs |
| 1962 | Ipswich Witches |
| 1963 | New Cross Rangers |
| 1964–1965 | West Ham Hammers |
| 1965–1970 | Wimbledon Dons |
| Team honours | |
| 1968, 1969 | British League KO Cup Winner |
| 1968, 1969 | London Cup |
| 1959 | Southern Area League |
Robert Leonard Dugard (3 July 1942 – 5 August 2018)[1] was a motorcycle speedway rider and promoter from England.[2]
Career
After retiring from racing, Bob Dugard joined
For a long time associated with Eastbourne Eagles, he was active for many years – reputed as being happiest on the tractor and grading the track between races, yet still involved with the management and working alongside his son Martin Dugard and other family members. He was the owner of Arlington Stadium and away from the track he was a successful businessman as a director of Machine Tools in Hove. In later years he underwent heart surgery and was diagnosed with cancer. Bob is survived by his wife Margaret, three children, a step daughter and eight grandchildren.
References
- ^ Eastbourne Eagles' Bob Dugard dies aged 76
- ^ "ULTIMATE RIDER INDEX, 1929-2022" (PDF). British Speedway. Retrieved 10 August 2023.
- ISBN 978-0-7524-4161-0
- ISBN 978-0-244-99725-0
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