Savalas Jose Fransisco Clouting (born 8 September 1975) is an English former speedway rider.[1][2]
| Born | 8 September 1975 (age 49) Ipswich, England |
|---|---|
| Nationality | British (English) |
| Career history | |
| 1992–1996, 1998–2001 | Ipswich Witches |
| 1997, 2000 | Poole Pirates |
| 2000 | Arena Essex Hammers |
| 2000, 2002 | Eastbourne Eagles |
| Individual honours | |
| 1998 | British Championship finalist |
| 1996 | British Junior Champion |
Speedway career
editClouting reached the final of the British Speedway Championship in 1998.[1][3] He rode in the top tier of British Speedway from 1992–2002, riding for various clubs.[4] He ended his career at Eastbourne Eagles after the 2002 season.[5]
In addition to reaching the British Final he was crowned British Junior Champion in 1996 and reached the final of the Individual Speedway Junior World Championship in 1995.[1]
In 2024, he was part of a team that undertook a marathon charity cycling ride for the Speedway Riders Benevolent Fund.[6]
Family
editHis son Jacob Clouting is a speedway rider.[7]
References
edit- ^ a b c "Speedway riders, history and results". wwosbackup. Retrieved 24 July 2021.
- ^ "Speedway: Savalas shows his clout". The Argus. 19 August 2002. Retrieved 24 July 2021.
- ^ "HISTORY SPEEDWAY and LONGTRACK". Speedway.org. Retrieved 24 July 2021.
- ^ "History Archive". British Speedway. Retrieved 24 July 2021.
- ^ "Savalas shows his clout". The Argus. Retrieved 19 September 2024.
- ^ "Dramatic conclusion for heroic speedway fundraising ride". Cumbria Crack. Retrieved 19 September 2024.
- ^ "2018 RIDER INDEX". WSpeedway GB. Retrieved 24 July 2021.
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