Ivor Brown (speedway rider)
Ivor John Brown (30 May 1927 – 30 March 2005) was a motorcycle speedway rider from England. He was the captain of Cradley Heathens speedway team during the 1960s. After retiring from riding he became promoter of Long Eaton and Scunthorpe speedway. His off-track occupation was postmaster and grocer of the village General Stores in Wymeswold.
| Born | 30 May 1927 Wymeswold, Leicestershire, England |
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| Died | 30 March 2005 (aged 77) |
| Nickname | Hovis, The Brown Bomber |
| Nationality | British (English) |
| Career history | |
| 1953-1959 | Leicester Hunters |
| 1958-1960 | Yarmouth Bloaters |
| 1961-1968 | Cradley Heathens |
| Individual honours | |
| 1961 (4x), 1962 (8x), 1963 (5x) | Provincial Lge MRC Silver Sash |
| Team honours | |
| 1961, 1963 | Provincial League KO Cup Winner |
| 1963 | Provincial Midland League Winner |
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