Hugh Skidmore
| Born | 2 November 1990 Coffs Harbour, New South Wales |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Skiddy |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Career history | |
| 2009–2012 | Sheffield Tigers |
| 2013–2016 | Redcar Bears |
| Individual honours | |
| 2009 | New South Wales Champion |
| 2018 | Queensland State Champion |
Hugh Skidmore (born 2 November 1990)[1] is an Australian speedway rider, who rode for Sheffield Tigers and Redcar Bears in the Premier League i the UK. He won the New South Wales Championship in 2009, and the Queensland State Championship in 2018.
Career[edit]
Born in Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Skidmore was signed to the Sheffield Tigers in June 2009[2] to ride in the Premier League. He replaced the injured Ritchie Hawkins and impressed during his first few races to earn a contract until the end of the year.
On 29 October 2009 Skidmore was the first rider to be re-signed by the Sheffield Tigers[3] to ride in the 2010 Premier League Speedway Season.
On 3 November 2010 he was again re-signed by the Sheffield Tigers[4] for his third season to ride in the 2011 Premier League Speedway Season.
Skidmore signed for the Redcar Bears for the 2013 season.
References[edit]
- ^ "2010 Rider Index/Riders - S". British Speedway Official Website. 10 November 2010. Retrieved 10 November 2010.
- ^ "Tigers Sign New Aussie". Sheffield Tigers. 2 June 2009. Retrieved 10 November 2010.
- ^ "Skidmore Signs for 2010". Sheffield Tigers. 29 October 2009. Retrieved 10 November 2010.
- ^ "Skidmore Signs on for 2011". Sheffield Tigers. 3 November 2010. Retrieved 10 November 2010.