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Carl Blackbird
Carl Ivan Blackbird (born 26 March 1965) is a former motorcycle speedway rider from England and Great Britain.[1][2][3] Speedway careerBlackbird rode in the top tier of British Speedway from 1981–1993, riding for various clubs.[4] In 1984, he won the league and cup double with Ipswich Witches during the 1984 British League season,[5] in addition to helping Mildenhall Fen Tigers win the Fours Championship during the 1984 National League season[6] In 1985, he became the British Under 21 Champion[1] and reached the final of the British Speedway Championship in 1986.[1][7] In 1985, he signed for Belle Vue Aces for a £20,000 transfer fee from Mildenhall Fen Tigers and spent three years at the Manchester club.[8] In 1988, he signed for Ipswich Witches, moving from Belle Vue.[9] At retirement he had earned 8 international caps for the England national speedway team.[3] FamilyHis son Lewis Blackbird is a former speedway rider, as were Carl's brothers Mark Blackbird and Paul Blackbird.[2] References
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