Peter Craven

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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