Nigel Sparshott (2 September 1961 - 10 July 1998) was an English speedway rider.

[1][2][3][4] Sparshott began his career at Crayford in 1978 before joining Milton Keynes Knights in 1979.

When the 1981 season started he was riding for Milton Keynes when he was recalled for parent side King's Lynn.

[1][6] It was the 1984 season that saw the Oxford Cheetahs famously break the British transfer records as they started the season in the 1984 British League season, they bought Hans Nielsen for a record £30,000, Simon Wigg for £25,000, Marvyn Cox for £15,000 and Melvyn Taylor for £12,000.

The following year in 1985, he was rarely used during the 1985 season as he spent most of the season at Exeter Falcons on loan but he earned his place in history as Oxford won the league and cup double.