John Davis Speedway lapel badge
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John Davis Reading and England Silver Finish John Davis Career history Peterborough Panthers) Poole Pirates Oxford Cheetahs Reading Racers Sheffield Tigers Wimbledon Dons Swindon Robins. 1971, 1981-1983 1971 1971-1974 1975-1981, 1985-1987 1983 1984 John Henry Davis (born 10 November 1954 in Oxford, England) is a former international motorcycle speedway rider who represented England when they won the World Team Cup in 1977 1980 Speedway World Team Cup Winner, Capped for England 68 times, First Englishman to win the prestigious Czech Golden Helmet in Pardubice. was the first Englishman to race in the Polish League for Gdansk, raced for Diedenbergen in the German League for ten seasons, winning four German titles, where he was consistently the top performer> Qualified for 16 consecutive British Final appearances, his best finish being Second to the late Kenny Carter., this was when England ruled The Speedway World.