Jack Young (speedway rider)
Jack Ellis Young (31 January 1925 – 28 August 1987) was an Australian motorcycle speedway rider who won the Speedway World Championship in 1951 and 1952. He also won the London Riders' Championship 1953 and 1954 and was a nine time South Australian Champion between 1948 and 1964.
| Born | 31 January 1925 Adelaide, South Australia |
|---|---|
| Died | 28 August 1987 (aged 62) Adelaide, South Australia |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Career history | |
| 1949–1951 | Edinburgh Monarchs |
| 1952–1955 | West Ham Hammers |
| 1958, 1960–1961 | Coventry Bees |
| Individual honours | |
| 1951, 1952 | World Champion |
| 1948, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1963, 1964 | South Australian Champion |
| 1949, 1950, 1951 | Scottish Riders Champion |
| 1949 (4), 1950 (2) | Adelaide Golden Helmet |
| 1951, 1961 | Tom Farndon Memorial Trophy |
| 1952, 1953, 1955 | British Match Race Champion |
| 1953 | Queensland State Champion |
| 1953, 1954 | London Riders' Championship |
| 1957 | Victorian State Champion |
| 1953 | Brandonapolis |
| 1953 | The Laurels |
| Team honours | |
| 1951 | Northern Shield |
| 1951 | Scottish Cup |
| 1960 | Midland Cup |
| 1961 | Central Shield |
By winning the 1951 and 1952 World Championships, Young became the first Australian to win two World Championships in any form of motorsport.
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