Phil Collins (speedway rider)
| Born |
2 June 1960 Manchester, England |
|---|---|
| Nationality |
 England |
| Current club information | |
| Career status | Retired |
| Career history | |
| 1976-1978 1977, 1978-1986 1977 1977 1977 1977 1977 |
Ellesmere Port Gunners Cradley Heath Heathens Wolverhampton Wolves Belle Vue Aces Birmingham Brummies Bristol Bulldogs Exeter Falcons |
| Individual honours | |
| 1978 1983 1983 |
British Under-21 Champion Overseas Champion Scottish Open Champion |
| Team honours | |
| 1981, 1983 1979, 1980, 1982, 1983, 1986 1982, 1984, 1986 |
British League Champions British League KO Cup Winners League Cup Winners |
Philip David 'Phil' Collins (born 2 June 1960 in Manchester, England) is a former Speedway rider.[1] He once finished runner-up with England in the World Team Cup final in 1984 and third in 1985. He was British Under-21 Champion in 1978. His transfer from Ellesmere Port to Cradley Heath in 1978 for £15,000 was a record transfer fee at the time.
World final appearances
- 1983 -
Norden, Motodrom Halbemond - 13th - 4pts - 1985 -
Bradford, Odsal Stadium - Reserve - did not ride
Family
Phil has four brothers all of whom were speedway riders, 1976 World Champion Peter, Les who finished second behind defending champion and home town hero Bruce Penhall at the 1982 World Final in Los Angeles, Neil and Stephen. His nephews Aidan and Chris were also riders but have both retired from the sport. Phil also has three daughters: Grace, Abby and Lilly Collins.
References
- ↑ Oakes, P.(2004). British Speedway Who's Who. ISBN 0-948882-81-6
External links
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