Benjamin Richard Powell (born 28 November 1984 in Helensvale, Queensland)[1] is a former Australian motorcycle speedway rider.
[2] He then spent two seasons with Carmarthen Dragons before they folded and he moved to Rye House where he rode for Rye House Raiders in the Conference League with the number one race jacket.
His performances improved and he was signed by Birmingham Brummies for his first full Premier League season.
[1] Another move, this time to Newcastle Diamonds in 2008, didn't work out and Scunthorpe Scorpions signed him at the beginning of June 2008.
Powell was sacked by Scunthorpe after he launched his motorcycle at Newcastle rider Kenni Larsen during a meeting at his former club in October.