Peter Craven
Peter Craven (born June 21, 1934 in Liverpool , † September 24, 1963 in an accident in Edinburgh ) was a British speedway driver and world champion from 1955 and 1962.
career
He started his career in 1949 and started playing in the British professional league at the age of 17. Craven only started for the Belle Vue Aces from Manchester in the British league. In September 1963, Peter Craven had a fatal accident in a show race in England.
successes
- World champion in singles 1955, 1962
team
- British League: Belle Vue Aces
personal data | |
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SURNAME | Craven, Peter |
BRIEF DESCRIPTION | British speedway driver |
DATE OF BIRTH | June 21, 1934 |
PLACE OF BIRTH | Liverpool |
DATE OF DEATH | September 24, 1963 |
Place of death | Edinburgh |