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Post by speedway_history on Jan 16, 2009 18:38:21 GMT 1
Martyn Piddock
Born:11.12.1947, Ashford, England Died:14.07.1970 British Clubs:Canterbury (1968, 1969) West Ham (1968-1970) Year..Clubs..Meetings..Rides..Points..Bonus..Average..Maxima 1968..Canterbury..22..97..182..11..7.96..1F 1968..West Ham..4..12..6..3..3.00 1969..Canterbury..30..129..302..14..9.80..7F..3P 1969..West Ham..19..54..41..8..3.63 1970..West Ham..20..69..72.5..7..4.61 Other Information:Tragically killed in what became known as the Lokoren Disaster, when the minibus he was travelling in was involved in a road accident in Belgium. Riders Gary Everitt, Peter Bradshaw and Malcolm Carmichael also died, along with team manager, Phil Bishop, and the driver of the bus. Colin Pratt (neck, head and internal injuries), Stan Stevens (broken leg and facial injuries), Garry Hay (head and facial injuries) and a mechanic were all hurt, but survived.
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