Dave Morton
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"David James (Dave) Morton" (born 24 September 1953 in Eccles, Greater Manchester/Eccles, Lancashire, England) is a former international motorcycle speedway rider who started his career with the Crewe Kings. Represented Great Britain speedway team/England at test level. Brother Chris Morton/Chris also rode.

Signed by the Hackney Hawks in 1973 from the Crewe Kings but missed almost the entire 1977 season with a broken leg. Requested a transfer in 1978 and was swapped for Finn Thomsen from Wolverhampton Wolves.

Won the New Zealand Individual Speedway Championship/New Zealand Championship in 1975.

Dave now works for a Baggage handling company (Servisair) at Manchester Airport as a mechanic.

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