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Ivan Mauger

New Zealand speedway rider

Died when: 78 years 194 days (942 months)
Star Sign: Libra

 

Ivan Mauger

Ivan Gerald Mauger OBE (4 October 1939 – 16 April 2018) was a New Zealand motorcycle speedway rider.He won a record six World Championships (Finals), a feat equalled only with the inclusion of the Speedway GP Championships by Tony Rickardsson of Sweden who won one World Final and five GP Championships.

Mauger rode for several British teams – Wimbledon Dons, Newcastle Diamonds, Belle Vue Aces, Exeter Falcons, and the Hull Vikings.In 2010, Mauger was named an FIM Legend for his motorcycling achievements.

Mauger and his wife of over 60 years, Raye, lived on Australia's Gold Coast.He was an active supporter of speedway, attending many meetings throughout the Australian season, as well as the Speedway Grand Prix of New Zealand, held at the Western Springs Stadium in Auckland.


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