Bruce Penhall
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Bruce Lee Penhall (born May 10, 1957)[1] is an American former professional motorcycle speedway racer who later starred in television and in film. He was the World Speedway Champion in 1981 and 1982 and rode for the successful Cradley Heath Heathens speedway team in the United Kingdom.[2][3] He retired from speedway racing the night he won his second World Championship in 1982 in front of his home crowd at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
Born | (1957-05-10) May 10, 1957 (age 67) Balboa Island, California, U.S. |
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Nationality | American |
Current club information | |
Career status | Retired |
Career history | |
1978-1982 | Cradley Heath Heathens |
Individual honours | |
1981, 1982 | World Champion |
1980, 1981 | North American Champion |
1981 | Intercontinental Champion |
1978 | Skol Masters |
1979 | The Laurels |
1981, 1982 | Yorkshire TV Trophy |
1981 | Blue Riband |
1981 | Brandonapolis |
Team honours | |
1981 | World Pairs Champion |
1982 | World Team Cup winner |
1981 | British League Champion |
1979, 1980, 1982 | British League Knockout Cup |
1982 | British League Cup |
1978 | British League Pairs Champion |
1980 | Midland Cup |
In his relatively short career, Penhall appeared in 7 World Finals in all speedway competitions, including riding for the United States in the World Pairs Championship and the World Team Cup. He would win 4 World Championships in total, adding the 1981 World Pairs and 1982 World Team Cup to his individual titles.[4]