Ray Duggan

Raymond Patrick Duggan (1913 – 20 January 1950) was an Australian speedway rider. He first rode in the United Kingdom with the New Cross Lambs. Duggan represented the Australia many times at test level and was the younger brother of five times Australian champion Vic Duggan.[1]

Ray Duggan
Born1913
West Maitland, New South Wales
Died20 January 1950(1950-01-20) (aged 36–37)
Sydney, New South Wales
NationalityAustralian
Career history
1938–1939New Cross Rangers
1947–1949Harringay Racers
Team honours
1948Anniversary Cup winner

Career summary

He started his career in 1938 with the New Cross Rangers. In 1947 he returned to the UK with the Harringay Racers.[2]

Ray Duggan never became Australian National Champion with his best finish being third on three occasions in 1947, 1948 and 1949. The 1947 event was behind his brother Vic Duggan and Lionel Van Praag, the inaugural World Champion.[3][4]

Death

On 20 January 1950, Duggan was killed at the Sydney Sports Ground after being involved in a high-speed crash with friend Norman Clay. Clay also died from his injuries.

References
  1. Addison J. (1948). The People Speedway Guide. Odhams Press Limited
  2. Jacobs, N. (2001) Speedway in London, ISBN 0-7524-2221-9
  3. "Australian Solo Championship Titles". Wintage Speedway. Retrieved 21 January 2023.
  4. "Individual Australian Championship". Historia Sportu Zuzlowego. Retrieved 20 January 2023.


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