Carl Stonehewer
Encyclopedia
Carl Bryan 'Stoney' Stonehewer (born 16 May 1972 in Manchester
, England) is a former motorcycle speedway
rider.
Manchester
Manchester is a city and metropolitan borough in Greater Manchester, England. According to the Office for National Statistics, the 2010 mid-year population estimate for Manchester was 498,800. Manchester lies within one of the UK's largest metropolitan areas, the metropolitan county of Greater...
, England) is a former motorcycle speedway
Motorcycle speedway
Motorcycle speedway, usually referred to as speedway, is a motorcycle sport involving four and sometimes up to six riders competing over four anti-clockwise laps of an oval circuit. Speedway motorcycles use only one gear and have no brakes and racing takes place on a flat oval track usually...
rider.
Speedway Grand Prix
- The first UK Premier LeagueSpeedway Premier LeagueThe Premier League is the second division of Speedway in the United Kingdom and goverened by the Speedway Control Board , in conjunction with the British Speedway Promoters' Association . The Premier League was founded in 1995 when it replaced the British League as the first division...
rider to qualify for the Speedway Grand PrixSpeedway Grand PrixSpeedway Grand Prix are a series of stand-alone speedway events over the course of a season used to determine the Speedway World Champion. As of 2008, all of the events take place in Europe.- Event format :...
.- Grand Prix Series Rider 20002000 Speedway Grand PrixThe 2000 Speedway Grand Prix season was the sixth season in the Speedway Grand Prix era and was used to determine the Speedway World Champion.- Event format :The system first used in 1998 continued to be adopted with 24 riders, divided into two classes...
, 20012001 Speedway Grand PrixThe 2001 Speedway Grand Prix season was the seventh season in the Speedway Grand Prix era and is used to determine the Speedway World Champion.- Event format :The system first used in 1998 continued to be adopted with 24 riders, divided into two classes...
, 20022002 Speedway Grand PrixThe 2002 Speedway Grand Prix season is the eighth season in the Speedway Grand Prix era and is used to determine the Speedway World Champion.- Event format :The system first used in 1998 continued to be adopted with 24 riders, divided into two classes... - Grand Prix Challenge 1999 (3rd), 2000 (2nd)
- Grand Prix Series Rider 2000
World Team Cup
- World Team CupSpeedway World Team CupThe Speedway World Team Cup was an annual speedway event held each year in different countries. The competition started in 1960 and was replaced with the Speedway World Cup in 2001.-Format:From 1960 until 1985 each team consisted of four riders and a reserve...
20002000 Speedway World Team Cup-Venue : Blijham, Holland:Norway to Semi-Final-Venue : Lonigo, Italy:Italy to Semi-Final-Venue : Częstochowa, Poland:Sweden to World Final-Venue : Landshut, Germany:USA to World Final-Venue : Coventry, England:...
, 20012001 Speedway World CupThe 2001 Speedway World Cup was the 1st FIM Speedway World Cup season. The Final took place on 7 July 2008 in Wrocław, Poland. The tournament was won by Australia and they beat host team Poland , Sweden , Denmark and United States in the Final.-Qualification:The two group winners and runners-up...
, 20022002 Speedway World CupThe 2002 Speedway World Cup was the 2nd FIM Speedway World Cup season. The Final took place on August 10, 2002 in Peterborough, Great Britain...
(Great Britain)- World Team Cup2000 Speedway World Team Cup-Venue : Blijham, Holland:Norway to Semi-Final-Venue : Lonigo, Italy:Italy to Semi-Final-Venue : Częstochowa, Poland:Sweden to World Final-Venue : Landshut, Germany:USA to World Final-Venue : Coventry, England:...
Silver Medal 20002000 Speedway World Team Cup-Venue : Blijham, Holland:Norway to Semi-Final-Venue : Lonigo, Italy:Italy to Semi-Final-Venue : Częstochowa, Poland:Sweden to World Final-Venue : Landshut, Germany:USA to World Final-Venue : Coventry, England:...
- World Team Cup
Premier League Pairs Championship
- A record five Premier League Pairs ChampionshipSpeedway Premier League Pairs ChampionshipThe Premier League Pairs Championship is a contest between the top two riders from each club competing in the Speedway Premier League in the UK. The meetings comprise ten teams of two riders drawn into two qualifying groups.-Gate positions:...
titles with five different partners.- 1997 with Martin Dixon
- 1999 with Brent WernerBrent WernerBrent Werner is an American motorcycle speedway rider who was a member of United States team at Speedway World Cups.He has signed to ride for Plymouth Devils in the 2012 Premier League season.- Career details :...
- 2000 with Mick Powell
- 2001 with Peter I. Karlsson
- 2003 with Simon SteadSimon SteadSimon Stead is an international Speedway rider. Simon currently rides for the Swindon Robins in the British Elite League, Masarna in the Swedish League and for Intar Ostrów in the Polish League.-Career Summary:...
Workington Comets
- Record for most appearances for the Workington CometsWorkington CometsWorkington Comets is a speedway club based in Workington, Cumbria. Their track is at Derwent Park Stadium, which they share with Workington Town Rugby League Football Club.They compete in the Premier League...
. - Carl announced his retirement in early 2006 after suffering horrific friction burns in a freak racing accident in 2005.
- In April 2007 it was announced he was returning to the Workington CometsWorkington CometsWorkington Comets is a speedway club based in Workington, Cumbria. Their track is at Derwent Park Stadium, which they share with Workington Town Rugby League Football Club.They compete in the Premier League...
team.
Speedway Grand Prix results
| Year | Position | Points | Best Finish | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 2000 Speedway Grand Prix The 2000 Speedway Grand Prix season was the sixth season in the Speedway Grand Prix era and was used to determine the Speedway World Champion.- Event format :The system first used in 1998 continued to be adopted with 24 riders, divided into two classes... |
18th | 30 | 8th | |
| 2001 2001 Speedway Grand Prix The 2001 Speedway Grand Prix season was the seventh season in the Speedway Grand Prix era and is used to determine the Speedway World Champion.- Event format :The system first used in 1998 continued to be adopted with 24 riders, divided into two classes... |
12th | 46 | 7th | |
| 2002 2002 Speedway Grand Prix The 2002 Speedway Grand Prix season is the eighth season in the Speedway Grand Prix era and is used to determine the Speedway World Champion.- Event format :The system first used in 1998 continued to be adopted with 24 riders, divided into two classes... |
19th | 30 | 5th | Did not ride in three GP meetings due to injury. |