Malcolm Simmons facts for kids
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| Born | 20 March 1946 Tonbridge, England |
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| Died | 25 May 2014 (aged 68) |
| Nickname | Simmo |
| Nationality |  United Kingdom |
| Current club information | |
| Career status | Retired |
| Career history | |
| 1963 | Hackney Hawks |
| 1964-1967 | West Ham Hammers |
| 1968-1974, 1993 | King's Lynn Stars |
| 1975-1980 | Poole Pirates |
| 1981-1984 | Wimbledon Dons |
| 1985 | Swindon Robins |
| 1986-1987 | Hackney Kestrels |
| 1989 | Arena Essex Hammers |
| Individual honours | |
| 1976 | British Champion |
| 1974 | Spring Classic |
| 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978 | Blue Riband |
| 1976 | Internationale |
| 1976 | Littlechild Trophy |
| 1977 | Superama |
| 1977 | Skol Southern Masters |
| 1982 | The Laurels |
| Team honours | |
| 1973, 1974, 1975, 1977 | World Team Cup Winner |
| 1976, 1977, 1978 | World Pairs Champion |
| 1965 | British League Champion |
| 1965 | British League KO Cup Winner |
| 1965, 1966, 1967 | London Cup |
| 1973 | Spring Gold Cup |
Malcolm Simmons (born 20 March 1946 – died 25 May 2014) was a famous British speedway rider. Speedway is a type of motorcycle racing where riders race around an oval track. Malcolm was known for his speed and skill on the track.
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Malcolm's Speedway Journey
Malcolm Simmons was born in Tonbridge, Kent, England. He started his speedway career in 1963 when he was just seventeen years old. His first team was the Hackney Hawks.
Early Career and First Wins
After a short time with Hackney, Malcolm joined the West Ham Hammers in 1964. This was a great move for him! In 1965, he helped the West Ham Hammers win two big titles: the British League and the British League Knockout Cup. This showed everyone how talented he was.
Becoming a Star at King's Lynn
In 1968, Malcolm moved to the King's Lynn Stars. He stayed with this team for seven seasons, which is a long time in speedway! He was one of their best riders, always scoring high points. He scored over 2,112 points for the club during his time there.
"Super Simmo" at Poole
Malcolm joined the Poole Pirates in 1975. The fans quickly loved him and called him 'Super Simmo'. In his first year with Poole, he had an amazing season. He scored the maximum possible points in 16 league matches. He was the first Poole rider to achieve a 10-point average in the Speedway British League. This means he was consistently one of the top performers. Malcolm was the Poole Pirates' best rider for six years in a row. He later left the club in 1980.
Later Teams and Comebacks
After Poole, Malcolm rode for the Wimbledon Dons for four seasons, starting in 1981. He then spent a year with the Swindon Robins in 1985. He returned to his former club, Hackney Kestrels, for two years. A serious shoulder injury made him take a break. However, Malcolm made short comebacks with the Arena Essex Hammers and King's Lynn Stars.
Amazingly, in 2001, Malcolm signed with Mildenhall Fen Tigers to ride occasionally in the Conference League. He was 56 years old at the time!
International Success
Malcolm Simmons was a true leader. He was the captain for both England and Great Britain in international races. He won many major championships for his country.
World Championship Highlights
- Individual World Championship: In 1976, Malcolm finished second in the Speedway World Championship. This was a huge achievement, showing he was one of the best riders in the world.
- World Pairs Championship: Malcolm was a three-time World Pairs Champion. He won in:
* 1976 with John Louis. * 1977 with Peter Collins. * 1978 with Gordon Kennett.
- World Team Cup: He also won the Speedway World Team Cup four times!
* 1973 (with Great Britain) * 1974 (with England) * 1975 (with England) * 1977 (with England)
British Champion
In 1976, Malcolm Simmons became the British Champion. This meant he was the best speedway rider in Britain that year.
See also
In Spanish: Malcolm Simmons para niños
