Career
Bowes was a finalist in the 1990 Under-21 Speedway World Championship, finishing in eighth place. He also rode in the United Kingdom between 1987 and 1997, most notably spending seven seasons with the Glasgow Tigers. United Kingdom
Shane Bowes first rode in the United Kingdom when he signed with the Newcastle Diamonds in 1987.
He then moved on to the Glasgow Tigers in 1988 where he made his United Kingdom home for the next six years, winning both the British League Division Two and the Division Two KO Cup in 1993.
Bowes left Glasgow for Reading in 1994 but returned to the Tigers in 1995. After a single season with Glasgow, Shane moved again, this time to the Coventry Bees for 1996 and 1997, winning the Craven Shield with the Bees in 1997.
International
Shane Bowes made numerous appearances for Australia in Test Matches against various national and composite teams. Bowes retired from riding in the late 1990"s, mostly due to injury.
Shane Bowes made a one-off comeback and got back on a bike for the Gillman Speedway classic speedway meeting held in Adelaide on 1 November 2015.
Bowes showed he had lost little of his skill when he dominated the Two Valve Solo Championship for the over 40-year-old"s, remaining unbeaten on the afternoon. Individual Under-21 World Championship
1990 - Lviv, Stadium Ska - 8th - 7pts.
