Syd Jackson (speedway rider)

Sydney Packwood Jackson (sometimes referred to as Sid Jackson) (3 July 1908 – 18 January 1988) was a British motorcycle speedway rider, who was one of the stars of the early years of the sport in Britain, and an international rider who represented the England national speedway team eight times.

[1] Prior to taking up speedway, Jackson rode in TT racing.

[3] When speedway closed down in Leicester in 1931 he moved on to Coventry Bees, where he became the club captain.

[6] Jackson reached the final of the Star Riders' Championship in five consecutive years between 1930 and 1934.

[2] In the first test of 1933 at Wembley, he scored 15 points from reserve, including three race wins in England's 76-47 victory.