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2 World final appearances  



2.1  World Team Cup  







3 References  














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Roger Abel
Born (1954-04-08) 8 April 1954 (age 70)
Christchurch, New Zealand
Career history
1976-1979Eastbourne Eagles
1977Poole Pirates
1977White City Rebels
1978Reading Racers
1979Canterbury Crusaders
Team honours
1979Speedway World Team Cup gold medal
1977National League Champion
1977, 1978National League KO Cup Winner

Roger Abel (born 8 April 1954) is a former international speedway rider from New Zealand.[1]

Speedway career

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Abel won a gold medal at the Speedway World Team Cup in the 1979 Speedway World Team Cup. He was the reserve for the New Zealand team, and although unused he received the medal as one of the five named riders and was at the event ready to ride as a replacement in any heat called upon[2][3] He rode in the top tier of British Speedway from 1976 to 1979, riding for various clubs.[4][1]

World final appearances

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World Team Cup

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Speedway riders, history and results". wwosbackup. Retrieved 15 July 2021.
  • ^ "1979 WORLD TEAM CUP". International Speedway. Retrieved 15 July 2021.
  • ^ "World Team Cup 1960-1990". Edinburgh Speedway. Retrieved 15 July 2021.
  • ^ "History Archive". British Speedway. Retrieved 15 July 2021.

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