Alan Grahame
Alan William Grahame (5 February 1954 – 3 October 2021) was a British Speedway rider.
| Born | 5 February 1954 Kingstanding, England, U.K. |
|---|---|
| Died | 3 October 2021 (aged 67) |
| Nationality | English |
| Career history | |
| 1973–1977 | Birmingham Brummies |
| 1975, 1986 | Swindon Robins |
| 1975 | Poole Pirates |
| 1975 | Wolverhampton Wolves |
| 1975, 1995–1998 | Hull Vikings |
| 1978–1985, 1987–1991, 1993 | Cradley Heathens |
| 1992 | Stoke Potters |
| 1994 | Oxford Cheetahs |
| 1994 | Peterborough Panthers |
| Team honours | |
| 1974 | British League Division Two Champion |
| 1974 | British League Division Two KO Cup Winner |
| 1975 | New National League Champion |
| 1981, 1983 | British League Champion |
| 1979, 1980, 1982, 1983 1987, 1988, 1989 | British League KO Cup Winner |
| 1982 | British League Cup |
| 1980 | Midland Cup |
Grahame was born at Kingstanding, Birmingham, in February 1954.[1] He finished runner-up to his brother Andy Grahame in the 1982 British Speedway Championship, and qualified for the Speedway World Championship Final in 1984 as reserve and scored five points from two rides.
He died at the age of 67 on 3 October 2021, from injuries sustained in a racing crash the previous month.[2][3]
World Final Appearances
- 1984 –
Gothenburg, Ullevi – Reserve – 5pts
References
- Cradley Speedway: Alan Grahame profile
- Cradley Speedway Home Page
- Wigham, Catherine (4 October 2021). "Hull Vikings speedway fans and team-mate pay special tribute to Alan Grahame after sad passing". Hull Daily Mail.
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