Dave Jessup

Career

During his career which commenced in 1969 he rode for Eastbourne Eagles, West Ham Hammers, Wembley Lions, Reading Racers, Leicester Lions, King"s Lynn Stars, Wimbledon Dons and Mildenhall Fen Tigers. Individual World Championship

1974 - Göteborg, Ullevi - 13th - 5pts

1978 - London, Wembley Stadium - 4th - 11pts + 2pts

1979 - Chorzów, Silesian Stadium - 8th - 8pts

1980 - Göteborg, Ullevi - 2nd - 12pts + 3pts

1981 - London, Wembley Stadium - 8th - 7pts

1982 - Los Angeles, Memorial Coliseum - 6th - 8pts

World Pairs Championship

1974 - Manchester, Hyde Road (with Peter Collins) - 4th - 20pts (8)

1981 - Chorzów, Silesian Stadium (with Chris Morton) - 6th - 17pts (7)

World Team Cup

1978 - Landshut, Stadion Ellermühle (with Malcolm Simmons / Peter Collins / Gordon Kennett / Michael Lee) - 2nd - 27pts (5)

1981 - Olching, Olching Speedwaybahn (with Chris Morton / Kenny Carter / John Davis / Gordon Kennett) - 2nd - 29pts (3)

1983 - Vojens, Speedway Center (with Kenny Carter / Michael Lee / Chris Morton / Peter Collins) - 2nd 29pts (2).

Achievements

• The same season he won the World Pairs Championship with Peter Collins and became British Speedway Champion after finishing runner-up in 1978 and third in 1979. He also won the London Riders" Championship in 1975, despite being in his fourth season with Leicester Lions, and the World Team Cup with England in 1974, 1977 and 1980. 1980 - Krsko, Matija Gubec Stadium (with Peter Collins) - Winner - 29pts (15) 1974 - Chorzów, Silesian Stadium (with Peter Collins / John Louis / Malcolm Simmons) - Winner - 42pts (10) 1977 - Wrocław, Olympic Stadium (with Peter Collins / Michael Lee / John Davis / Malcolm Simmons) - Winner - 37pts (9) 1980 - Wrocław, Olympic Stadium (with Peter Collins / Chris Morton / Michael Lee / John Davis) - Winner - 40pts (8).