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Paul Fry (speedway rider)
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Paul David Fry was a British speedway
rider. Fry made his debut with the Cradley Heath Heathens
in 1984 and rode for a number of clubs during his career. He won several team trophies including the British League Knockout Cup with Cradley Heath in 1986 and 1987 and the Premier League Knockout Cup
with the Swindon Robins
in 2000. In 2007 he was awarded a testimonial
meeting at Somerset's Oak Tree Arena
. He spent his final season in 2009 with Premier league team Newport
and briefly doubled-up with the Poole Pirates
. Fry died at his home in March 2010 aged 45. The cause of death has not been disclosed.
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. Fry made his debut with the Cradley Heath Heathens
Cradley Heath Heathens
Cradley Heath Heathens are a defunct motorcycle speedway team from Dudley, England.-History:Cradley Heath speedway team was formed in 1947 and first raced at Dudley Wood Stadium on 21 June 1947 after a number of away appearances prior to the opening of the newly built stadium...
in 1984 and rode for a number of clubs during his career. He won several team trophies including the British League Knockout Cup with Cradley Heath in 1986 and 1987 and the Premier League Knockout Cup
Premier League Knockout Cup
The Premier League Knockout Cup is a motorcycle speedway competition in the United Kingdom governed by the Speedway Control Board , in conjunction with the British Speedway Promoters' Association . The teams from the second tier of league racing, the Premier League, take part...
with the Swindon Robins
Swindon Robins
The Swindon Speedway team, also known as the Swindon Robins, are an English Motorcycle Speedway team established in 1949 that competes in the Elite League....
in 2000. In 2007 he was awarded a testimonial
Testimonial match
A testimonial match or testimonial game, often referred to simply as a testimonial, is a practice in some sports, notably football and especially in the United Kingdom, where a club puts on a match in honour of a player for service to the club....
meeting at Somerset's Oak Tree Arena
Oak Tree Arena
The Oaktree Arena is a speedway racing track located near Highbridge, Somerset, England, and is built alongside the M5 motorway.The track, which was constructed by Glyn Taylor, is in length, with banking around the edge for spectators.-Speedway:...
. He spent his final season in 2009 with Premier league team Newport
Newport Wasps
Newport Wasps are a British motorcycle speedway team based in Newport, South Wales. They were the 1999 Conference League champions.-History:The Wasp logo incorporates the traditional black and amber colours of the City of Newport...
and briefly doubled-up with the Poole Pirates
Poole Pirates
Poole Pirates are a motorcycle speedway team based in Poole, England, competing in the British Elite League...
. Fry died at his home in March 2010 aged 45. The cause of death has not been disclosed.