Career
Broadbank was first discovered at the track after working there as a young boy. In the 1950s the track was threatened with closure so Broadbank built a new track on an adjacent site to continue training. After a season the owner of the stadium relented and Broadbank built the track on the site that is still there today.
The training track operated a team known as the Roosters, however, with the involvement of Broadbank, the team were renamed the Red Devils, with reference to the red leathers worn by Broadbank, when almost all riders wore black.
After impressing at he managed to get a full time ride with the Wembley Lions. He then started his long association with Robins before moving on to the Hackney Hawks, Reading Racers and the Stoke Potters.
Whilst with Robins he captained the side to the British League title in 1967. He reached the final of the Speedway World Championship on five occasions.
In 2006 Broadbank was awarded a belated testimonial for sixteen years of service with Swindon.
1958 - London, Wembley Stadium - 12th - 5pts
1961 - Malmö, Malmö Stadion - 16th - 2pts
1962 - London, Wembley Stadium - 15th - 2pts
1964 - Göteborg, Ullevi - 9th - 6pts
1965 - London, Wembley Stadium - Reserve - Did not ride
1966 - Göteborg, Ullevi - 13th - 4pts
1967 - London, Wembley Stadium - Reserve - Did not ride.
