John Charles Louis (14 June 1941 – April 2024) was an English international motorcycle speedway rider.

[4] He started his motorcycling career in scrambling and was tempted to have a go at speedway when Ipswich re-opened in 1969.

He won the British League Division Two Riders Championship, held at Hackney Wick Stadium on 2 October 1971[5] and was a leading rider in the division, competing in the silver helmet races.

[6] In 1972, Ipswich gained admission to the top flight by purchasing West Ham's licence and Louis spearheaded the Witches team, making his World Final debut at London's Wembley Stadium in 1972, finishing in 5th place.

[9] Louis won the British League Riders' Championship, held at Hyde Road on 20 October 1979.