Mick McKeon (speedway rider)

Michael John McKeon (born 4 March 1954) is an Australian former motorcycle speedway rider.

[5] He continued to ride for Coatbridge during the 1976 and 1977 seasons, improving his average to 7.95.

[6] It was also in 1977 that McKeon won the first of his six Western Australian titles and he was signed by Halifax Dukes for the 1977 British League season.

[7] He suffered a serious crash at Belle Vue Stadium, which left him with a fractured skull, leg and ribs.

Although he did ride again the injury ultimately led to him quitting British speedway.