This from BDN:
27/04/2018
Ivan Mauger, the speedway champion from New Zealand whose bikes and memorabilia were recently sold at auction in the UK, has died at the age of 78.
Mauger, who had won six world championships, had been suffering for several years from a form of dementia.
Speedway New Zealand CEO John McCallum said Mauger was recognised as the greatest speedway racer of all time. "He was a true New Zealand sporting icon," said McCallum.
Born in Christchurch in 1939, Mauger rode for several British teams, including Wimbledon Dons, Newcastle Diamonds, Belle Vue Aces, Exeter Falcons, and the Hull Vikings.
He was six times world champion, three times world Long track Champion, twice Australasian champion in 1997 and 1981 and four times champion in New Zealand.
He was also selected to carry the Olympic Torch at the Sydney Games and was awarded an OBE and MBE.
Mauger last raced in Adelaide in 1986 and spent his retirement years in Queensland with his family.
He is survived by his wife, Raye, son, Kym, and daughters Debbie and Julie.
27/04/2018
Ivan Mauger, the speedway champion from New Zealand whose bikes and memorabilia were recently sold at auction in the UK, has died at the age of 78.
Mauger, who had won six world championships, had been suffering for several years from a form of dementia.
Speedway New Zealand CEO John McCallum said Mauger was recognised as the greatest speedway racer of all time. "He was a true New Zealand sporting icon," said McCallum.
Born in Christchurch in 1939, Mauger rode for several British teams, including Wimbledon Dons, Newcastle Diamonds, Belle Vue Aces, Exeter Falcons, and the Hull Vikings.
He was six times world champion, three times world Long track Champion, twice Australasian champion in 1997 and 1981 and four times champion in New Zealand.
He was also selected to carry the Olympic Torch at the Sydney Games and was awarded an OBE and MBE.
Mauger last raced in Adelaide in 1986 and spent his retirement years in Queensland with his family.
He is survived by his wife, Raye, son, Kym, and daughters Debbie and Julie.
