Career
He was represented the United States of America in several World Team Cup Finals. Cook is mainly remembered for his spell at the Ipswich Witches teams from 1981–1982 and 1984-1986. He also had further spells at Hull Vikings, King"s Lynn Stars, Poole Pirates.
During a speedway hiatus, he also competed as an American Expert Jet Ski racer and was ranked #4 in the World while racing underpowered craft.
Cook continued to ride well into his 40"s and almost qualified for the Speedway Grand PrixSeries for 2002, only failing at the 2001 Intercontinental Final stage. In October 2006 Cook suffered a serious motocross accident while racing at Washougal Washington in which he hurt his back quite badly and had to have metal rods inserted.
The rods were later removed as Cook began to make a recovery but he has had to retire from racing and remains retired in his longtime home of Sacramento, California. 1985 - Bradford, Odsal Stadium - 7th - 9pts
1987 - Amsterdam, Olympic Stadium - 8th - 15pts.
